Originally from a small town just outside Cape Town, Nico discovered his passion for design and drafting early on. This passion led him to pursue formal studies in Mechanical Engineering in Cape Town. Since then, he has built a career in design and production within the marine industry. Drawn by the sector’s complexity and unique challenges, Nico expanded his expertise by venturing into the yachting industry.
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Jan-Hendrik Wentzel
Designer
Jan-Hendrik is a passionate interior designer with a fresh perspective, having recently graduated with a degree in Sustainable Interior Design from Inscape College. His approach to design focuses on creating spaces that evoke specific emotions and sensory experiences, blending beauty with intentional functionality.
With a deep love for crafting environments that resonate emotionally and visually, Jan-Hendrik’s work reflects his innovative, practical, and fresh style. Though new to the industry, he has already developed a strong passion for yacht design, drawn by the unique challenge of optimizing spaces while delivering luxurious designs.
He is driven by a desire to push creative boundaries, question design norms, and make thoughtful, intentional design choices that truly stand out. His work embodies his belief in the power of design to not only transform spaces but also influence how people feel within them.
Monique Brider
Designer
Monique joined Du Toit Yacht Design in 2023. She has a Bachelor’s degree and Honours in Interior Design at Vega School of Art in Pretoria. Following her academic pursuits, she gained invaluable experience as a personal assistant and interior designer before founding her own interior design business.
Driven by a passion for innovation and the allure of the yachting industry’s dynamic nature, Monique seamlessly transitioned into her role at DTYD. She thrives on pushing boundaries, crafting spaces that are as daring as they are functional and finding the perfect balance between form and function.
Monique finds inspiration and creativity in Cape Town’s vibrant culture and picturesque coastal landscapes.
Ingo Ferreira
Designer
Ingo has had a lifelong fascination with design. After completing his Industrial Design Degree at the University of Johannesburg he started his career as a designer at Du Toit Yacht Design. From there he ventured into the outdoor leisure industry with an extensive list of caravan designs under his belt as well as building a few himself. Ingo has now gone full circle and is back at Du Toit Yacht Design to continue his passion for designing yachts.