Merlin Studio

We are Merlin. A Code Boutique. A bunch of jolly folks that share a common enthusiasm for pretty, yet innovative development. Merlin is a partner. Your partner. We become part of your team. Talk, laugh and spin up ideas. We bring creative digital concepts to life for agencies and studio’s. We have changed. Previously known as Level30Wizards, continuing as Merlin. Merlin always says; “A day without laughter is a day wasted” and we try to follow that advise. We have a keen eye for detail, motion and aesthetics. Merlin is a nerd, gaining in wisdom and growing by numbers. Merlin is a professional, serious and fun all at once. We create magic. Now more than ever. Merlin is award winning. Creating anything web. We are confident, knowledgable and ready for growth. We are ready. We, are Merlin.

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the Dutch Digital Design curation session. It’s always inspiring to dive into the digital work coming from our industry and share thoughts on what’s shaping the field. If you’ve seen (or created) something great, you can submit it here: https://lnkd.in/eGMEXDWN. And we might curate your work in the next session. A big thank you to everyone who joined us—it was a magical night! And of course, a special thanks to Esmee, Jop, Sebastiaan, and Nicole from DDD.

Chapter 2: Our final newsletter Thank you for another amazing year. This is our final newsletter for this year, we'll be back first thing next year with an edition about our plans and progress in the final quarter of this year. In the meantime, you can find us on all the social media platforms, and there will be a few project announcements soon!

Met een gemiddelde klanttevredenheid score van 9.07, staan we in de FONK150 voor FONK magazine! Daarmee is Merlin niet alleen 1 van de 54 bureau's boven de 9, maar ook enorm trots op het team ;)

What sets successful brands apart, is their ability to remain flexible and think modular, while being creative. Flexibility doesn’t mean compromising on quality—it’s about finding new ways to deliver digital experiences. One of the most effective ways to build this flexibility is by empowering internal teams. When teams are encouraged to take ownership of certain aspects of the brand’s digital presence, they can act as a base for external creative partners, allowing for more efficient use of time and budget. It also creates an environment where creativity can thrive, as those closest to the brand are often best equipped to understand its needs and nuances. At the same time, it’s important to explore solutions that can scale. Modular digital experiences—especially in the form of marketing websites—have proven to be valuable when maintaining flexibility. These platforms allow brands to adapt quickly to new demands while still providing a cohesive and engaging experience. Flexibility doesn’t mean cutting corners; it means being prepared to 180 when necessary while staying true to the core of what makes your brand special. Our philosophy at Merlin is that flexibility, creativity, and modularity are what should set us apart. Being able to rush in, lift the quality of a digital project, add immersive animations, minigames, or microsites in apps, or help set up a base that remains strong for years to come is invaluable. Last year, we created a highly flexible modular video generator tool for Converse together with WØRKS. The tool allows creatives to work within the company's motion guidelines and allows marketing to update content on a whim; all without costing anything to generate the video as they are rendered on-device within minutes. No more sharing latest_final_v1.23_but-seriously-final-v3 named AE files, no more software lock, and no more waiting for assets. Being able to create a tool that helps multiple departments, while staying flexible in a way where we can add ANY animation, ANY machine learning and AI library, or API connection to power content, is a cheat code for any brand. Similarly, last year we created an experience for Heineken they embedded into their own website structure. The flexibility this provided, by their internal team, allowed us to go all out on creativity. Ending up with a platform containing a machine-learning tool calculating the size of your face, an AI API cutting out your face, and a WebGL script generating a video that displayed you as a spooky ghost. Being able to serve people a campaign that generates a personalized page and a funny, branded video for you to share within 30 seconds is flexibility, creativity, and modularity at its core. I'd love to hear your experiences, and what you think!

Servin Nissen is speaking about the ins and outs of crafting a WebXR experience at the XR Creators Connect during Dutch Design Week today! He will go over all the learnings we got from projects we built for Dior and Talpa, together with GoSpooky 💙 Thanks Jan Verwoerd and Pieter Siekerman for the opportunity 💛 #ddw #ddw2024 Dutch Design Week Dutch Digital Design

Our very own Servin Nissen will be speaking about the ins and outs of crafting an exceptional WebXR experience at the XR Creators Connect during Dutch Design Week He will go over all the headaches and learnings we got from projects we built for Dior and Talpa, together with GoSpooky 💙 If you are interested in immersive web, WebAR or WebVR; do RSVP as spots are limited ;) Thanks Jan Verwoerd and Pieter Siekerman for the opportunity 💛 #ddw #ddw2024 Dutch Digital Design

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Hi everyone, we're extremely excited to announce: We won Site of The Day on awwwards. together with WØRKS and erthos®! A huge thank you to everyone who worked on this project! #creative #codeboutique #webdev #studio

we're so back After pixel perfecting, testing with MacOS VoiceOver, and checking our SEO efforts; we won the Developer Award at awwwards. The Developer Award honors exceptional web experiences that prioritize inclusivity across all devices and browsers. It recognizes the effort in optimizing for mobile, ensuring accessibility for visual or hearing impairments, creating adaptable experiences for legacy browsers, and pushing technological boundaries without exclusion. erthos®, a bio­ma­te­ri­als company reimagining the building blocks of plastics. Alongside the erthos® team and WØRKS, we crafted a cutting-edge visual identity system and website. #a11y #webdev