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The Robben Island Swim is one of South Africa's most iconic open water challenges. Crossing between Robben Island and the mainland, it stands for endurance, resilience, and a hard-earned achievement. For swimmers, completing the route is a true badge of honour.
Event Design
Merchandise
Friends & Strangers was asked to create the event identity for the Robben Island Swim. Our scope included the event logo, apparel, merchandise, and swim caps, developing a visual system inspired by the crossing itself. By celebrating the route, distance, and significance of the swim, we created an identity that honours one of South Africa's most respected open water achievements.
© 2026 Friends & Strangers — All rights reserved.
The Robben Island Swim is one of South Africa's most iconic open water challenges. Crossing between Robben Island and the mainland, it stands for endurance, resilience, and a hard-earned achievement. For swimmers, completing the route is a true badge of honour.
Friends & Strangers was asked to create the event identity for the Robben Island Swim. Our scope included the event logo, apparel, merchandise, and swim caps, developing a visual system inspired by the crossing itself. By celebrating the route, distance, and significance of the swim, we created an identity that honours one of South Africa's most respected open water achievements.
Event Design
Merchandise
Merchandise
The Robben Island Swim is one of South Africa's most iconic open water challenges. Crossing between Robben Island and the mainland, it stands for endurance, resilience, and a hard-earned achievement. For swimmers, completing the route is a true badge of honour.
Event Design
Merchandise
Friends & Strangers was asked to create the event identity for the Robben Island Swim. Our scope included the event logo, apparel, merchandise, and swim caps, developing a visual system inspired by the crossing itself. By celebrating the route, distance, and significance of the swim, we created an identity that honours one of South Africa's most respected open water achievements.
