Our Team

You know how a lot of agencies feed you crap about how they are a ‘family’? Well, we actually are.

We’re not just a team. We’re family, the real kind, not the agency cliché. Pink Dog Studio was founded by Yuri Trechswjakow, Cata Trechswjakow and Nick Akkanen, a trio of creatives tied together by blood, marriage and a serious love of good design.

We back each other. We back our clients. We back every project like it’s our own brand on the line.

Meet the pack!

Yuri Trechswjakow

Co-Founder
Industrial Designer
Creative Director

I’m Yuri, founder and MD of Pink Dog Studio Chile, responsible for leading the interior and architecture division of the agency. In this capacity, I oversee projects in the field, support our Chilean team and other partners and maintain communications. My background is in industrial design, but I am also a muralist and illustrator with a passion for art, travel, music and film.

Santiago, Chile

Cata Trechswjakow

Co-Founder
Creative Director
Film Director

I’m Cata, the founder and creative director of Pink Dog Australia, responsible for leading the film, motion and photography team and in ensuring that communications run smoothly between our Australian and Chilean teams. (Not always an easy task!)

I am known within Pink Dog for having an obsessive eye for detail. And this fortunate (or unfortunate depending on the day) trait sees me acting as the final check on all finished deliverables before they go out.

Sydney, Australia

Nick Akkanen

Co-Founder
Managing Director
Digital Designer

I’m Nick, the founder and managing director of Pink Dog and general pink dogsbody. I lead the design team and make sure they’ve got everything they need to do their best work.I’ve dipped my paws in just about everything. Print. Digital. Web design. Email development. It means I can usually spot what’s missing before anyone else can.

When I’m not working (which is rare) you’ll find me restoring old furniture, tinkering with cars or convincing myself that DIY counts as relaxation.

Sydney, Australia

Fer Urrutia

Graphic Designer

I’m Fer, Social Media Manager and Graphic Designer at Pink Dog. I lead our social media strategy while also supporting branding and creating visual assets for our projects. With a background in fashion and illustration, I have an eye for trends and a knack for spotting what’s next. Whether I’m curating content or designing graphics, I’m always working to keep our creative output fresh and engaging for our audience.

Camila Díaz

Graphic Designer

I’m Camila, an experienced graphic designer with a strong background in branding. I have the ability to read clients and deliver funky, bold designs that speak to their needs. I’ve been with Pink Dog for almost 4 years, contributing to every step of the journey. Outside of design, I run my own beer brand, offering DIY home brewing kits for anyone looking to craft their own beer.

Berna Rode

Video Editor
Ilustrator

I’m Berna, from Bariloche, Argentina. As Pink Dog's video editor, I bring ideas to life through editing and storytelling. I'm also an illustrator, creating quirky characters and fresh concepts to fuel our creativity (beyond client work). A bit of a unicorn, I can shoot photos, grab the camera, and let inspiration take the lead. I also lead our team of editors, ensuring we always deliver standout content.

Nicolás Blas

Architect

I'm Nicolás, an architect and close collaborator with Pink Dog. I lead projects that blend architecture, design, and real estate, ensuring creative ideas become practical realities. I handle client communications and coordinate teams to deliver visually striking and functional spaces.

My architectural background gives me an eye for aesthetics and structural details. At Pink Dog, I'm known for my careful planning and proactive style—qualities that bridge creativity and execution, making sure each project is spot-on.

Ernesto Muñoz

Motion Designer
Graphic Designer

I’m Salvador, but everyone at Pink Dog calls me Ernesto. I’m the master of motion around here, part of the original pack since day one. I bring movement, rhythm, and a splash of colour to everything we create. I know the team like the back of my tablet and love turning ideas into dynamic stories. When I’m not animating, you’ll find me painting walls or cruising around the city on my bike, soaking up inspiration.

Nicolás Arias

Graphic Designer

I’m Nico, but around here I go by Sub (there are just too many Nicolás and Nicholases floating around). I’m the resident unicorn—design, motion, editing, art direction, you name it. I bounce between projects and styles, blending my skills to create work that actually makes people look twice. When I’m not working with the pack, I’m out painting murals or building characters just for fun.

José Maulén

Graphic Designer

I’m José, graphic designer and visual artist at Pink Dog. I’m all about building strong, coherent identities—whether it’s brand design, apparel, typography or art direction. A couple of years ago, I traded the capital for the calm of southern Chile, where I now juggle life as a dad of two girls and unofficial sticker master (yes, I’ve got the perfect one for any convo).

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