https://merlin.studio We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Merlin Studio 60 https://merlin.studio/favicon.png https://merlin.studio The Rise of the Merlin https://merlin.studio/updates/merlin-nominated-for-webby-award-for-pendragon-cycle https://merlin.studio/updates/merlin-nominated-for-webby-award-for-pendragon-cycle Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Update Mees Rutten Rise of the Merlin Read: "Merlin Nominated for Webby Award for Pendragon Cycle" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Senior Front-end Developer https://merlin.studio/updates/hiring-senior-front-end-developer https://merlin.studio/updates/hiring-senior-front-end-developer Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Update Emiel Muis Senior Front-end Developer Read: "Hiring: Senior Front-end Developer" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Giving invested fans a place to call their community. To take back intellectual property, launch new music and fuel artistry. https://merlin.studio/work/fandom-musicow https://merlin.studio/work/fandom-musicow Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:31:02 GMT Case Study Musicow Fandom forum community Read: "FANDOM" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Creative Cruise – 2026 https://merlin.studio/updates/creative-cruise-returns-to-the-amsterdam-canals https://merlin.studio/updates/creative-cruise-returns-to-the-amsterdam-canals Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Update Mees Rutten Creative Cruise' Tender Canvas and Merlin Read: "Creative Cruise returns to the Amsterdam canals" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Headless CMS development and craft https://merlin.studio/expertise/headless-cms https://merlin.studio/expertise/headless-cms Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT From global campaign localization to custom video pipelines and optimized image delivery, we handle the full content infrastructure of Headless CMS so your team can move. Mees Rutten Merlin Read: "Headless CMS" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Prototyping https://merlin.studio/expertise/prototyping https://merlin.studio/expertise/prototyping Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT From global campaign localization to custom video pipelines and optimized image delivery, we handle the full content infrastructure of Headless CMS so your team can move. Mees Rutten Our Process & Co-Creation Read: "Prototyping" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> AI-Powered Web Experiences https://merlin.studio/expertise/ai-powered-web-experiences https://merlin.studio/expertise/ai-powered-web-experiences Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:32:10 GMT AI-Powered Web Experiences PPG's Histor AI personal paint finder web experience Read: "AI-Powered Web Experiences" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Digital Products & Platforms https://merlin.studio/expertise/digital-products-and-platforms https://merlin.studio/expertise/digital-products-and-platforms Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:26:39 GMT Custom-built digital tools and platforms that give brands and agencies the power to create, control, and scale their own experiences. Built to last. FANDOM - Interactive digital product with immersive 3D and community Read: "Digital Products & Platforms" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Immersive (3D) Experiences https://merlin.studio/expertise/immersive-experiences https://merlin.studio/expertise/immersive-experiences Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:51:58 GMT Expertise Mees Rutten Dior - Garden of Dreams – a 3D immersive web ar experience Read: "Immersive (3D) Experiences" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Crafting interactive & experience design https://merlin.studio/expertise/experience-and-interaction-design https://merlin.studio/expertise/experience-and-interaction-design Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:02:17 GMT Experience design at Merlin is about turning identity into experience — one that takes off, flows, and lands with the people who matter. Mees Rutten Pendragon - Rise of the Merlin – interactive 3d web experience Read: "Experience & Interaction Design" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Creative Technology https://merlin.studio/expertise/creative-technology https://merlin.studio/expertise/creative-technology Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Creative Technology Mees Rutten Coca-Cola & Sprite's Recycled Records Read: "Creative Technology" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Crafting a digital environment where artistry and community are merged in an intuitive and visually compelling way. https://merlin.studio/updates/merlin-crafts-digital-platform-fandom-for-jay-z-backed-startup-musicow https://merlin.studio/updates/merlin-crafts-digital-platform-fandom-for-jay-z-backed-startup-musicow Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Platforms Mees Rutten FANDOM - Interactive digital product with immersive 3D and community Read: "Merlin crafts digital platform: ‘Fandom’ for Musicow" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/servin-nissen_yesterday-i-gave-a-talk-at-the-react-amsterdam-activity-7329061972241481729-1wh5 https://merlin.studio/updates/https://www.linkedin.com/posts/servin-nissen_yesterday-i-gave-a-talk-at-the-react-amsterdam-activity-7329061972241481729-1wh5 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:39:07 GMT Update Presenting "3d web development" at Picnic Read: "Presenting "3d web development" at Picnic" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mees-rutten_some-call-it-the-oscars-of-the-internet-activity-7419638628865163264-oQQU https://merlin.studio/updates/https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mees-rutten_some-call-it-the-oscars-of-the-internet-activity-7419638628865163264-oQQU Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Update Mees joins Webby Jury Read: "Mees joins Webby Jury" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. https://www.awwwards.com/MerlinStudio/ https://merlin.studio/updates/https://www.awwwards.com/MerlinStudio/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Update Mees 6 awards won for Pendragon Cycle - Rise of the Merlin Read: "Rise of The Pendragon wins 6 industry awards" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mees-rutten_merlin-moved-to-the-beautiful-canals-of-amsterdam-activity-7399766812504248320-MhNQ https://merlin.studio/updates/https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mees-rutten_merlin-moved-to-the-beautiful-canals-of-amsterdam-activity-7399766812504248320-MhNQ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Update Merlin opens Amsterdam HQ Read: "Merlin opens Amsterdam HQ" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> An immersive interactive experience for Rise of the Merlin https://merlin.studio/work/pendragon-rise-of-the-merlin https://merlin.studio/work/pendragon-rise-of-the-merlin Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:40:24 GMT Case Study The Pendragon Cycle Rise of the Merlin Read: "Rise of the Merlin" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Summoner, a Co–Creative Marketing Studio founded by Game Industry veterans. https://merlin.studio/work/summoner-studio https://merlin.studio/work/summoner-studio Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:35:22 GMT Case Study Summoner Summoner Studio Read: "Summoner" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mees-rutten_merlin-loved-every-second-of-haarlem-agency-activity-7373272029363486720-g2Sp https://merlin.studio/updates/https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mees-rutten_merlin-loved-every-second-of-haarlem-agency-activity-7373272029363486720-g2Sp Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Update Merlin presents Club Merlin Read: "Merlin presents Club Merlin" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKt-aa8gFoQ/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://merlin.studio/updates/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKt-aa8gFoQ/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Update Merlin goes SXSW London Read: "Merlin goes SXSW London" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Craft & Collaboration https://merlin.studio/updates/cocreating-award-winning-digital-experiences https://merlin.studio/updates/cocreating-award-winning-digital-experiences Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Collaborating Mees Rutten Our process of co creation web experiences with agencies and design studios Read: "Collaborating with design driven teams" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7220043529664765952 https://merlin.studio/updates/https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7220043529664765952 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Update Newsletter Read: "Follow Merlin's newsletter" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Unlocking the Potential of DOOH Campaigns: Merging Technology with Outdoor Advertising https://merlin.studio/updates/digital-out-of-home https://merlin.studio/updates/digital-out-of-home Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Digital Out Of Home Mees Rutten Digital Out Of Home by Merlin – a creative tech studio Read: "Digital Out Of Home" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. https://www.awwwards.com/sites/erthos-r https://merlin.studio/updates/https://www.awwwards.com/sites/erthos-r Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Update ErthosAwwwards Read: "Awwwards SOTD: Planet Erthos" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Crafting an award-winning web experience for erthos® that's elegant, performant and accessible. https://merlin.studio/work/erthos https://merlin.studio/work/erthos Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:59:54 GMT Case Study erthos® Erthos® Read: "erthos®" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. https://diary.ensoul.it/a-kind-of-magic-interview-with-mees-rutten-merlin-studio/ https://merlin.studio/updates/https://diary.ensoul.it/a-kind-of-magic-interview-with-mees-rutten-merlin-studio/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Update Interview with Mees Read: "Interview with our Co-Founder Mees Rutten by Ensoul" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> An immersive world experience using webAR https://merlin.studio/work/dior-garden-of-dreams https://merlin.studio/work/dior-garden-of-dreams Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:01:27 GMT Case Study Dior Dior - Garden of Dreams Read: "Dior – Garden of Dreams" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> How we build high-end campaigns for WebAR projects https://merlin.studio/updates/pushing-webar-to-its-limits https://merlin.studio/updates/pushing-webar-to-its-limits Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT WebAR Mees Rutten Crafting a premium 3d web ar experience Read: "How to create a premium WebAR Experience" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/merlin-dot-studio_digital-design-partnership-activity-7125730769213247488-5eQc https://merlin.studio/updates/https://www.linkedin.com/posts/merlin-dot-studio_digital-design-partnership-activity-7125730769213247488-5eQc Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Update Merlin, Partner Agency at Dutch Digital Design Read: "Merlin, Partner Agency at Dutch Digital Design" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. https://www.topinteractiveagencies.com/digital/agency/leaders/mees-rutten-we-want-to-be-the-leading-creative-tech-boutique-in-the-netherlands-and-a-strong-player-globally/ https://merlin.studio/updates/https://www.topinteractiveagencies.com/digital/agency/leaders/mees-rutten-we-want-to-be-the-leading-creative-tech-boutique-in-the-netherlands-and-a-strong-player-globally/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Update interview with top interactive agencies Read: "Interview with Top Interactive Agencies" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> We are Merlin, a Code Boutique crafting exceptional interactive experiences through deep technical expertise, collaboration, and obsessive attention to detail. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/merlin-dot-studio_whotowatch-whotowatch2023-activity-7117858836857638914-U7rZ https://merlin.studio/updates/https://www.linkedin.com/posts/merlin-dot-studio_whotowatch-whotowatch2023-activity-7117858836857638914-U7rZ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Update Fonk's Who To Watch 2023 Read: "Merlin is Fonk's Who To Watch 2023" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Creating an accessible, high-performance and elegant web experience for SKKY Partners https://merlin.studio/work/skky-partners https://merlin.studio/work/skky-partners Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:05:33 GMT Case Study SKKY Partners SKKY Partners Read: "SKKY Partners" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Partnering with DEPT® to craft an animated one-pager for Inter Milan and Nike https://merlin.studio/work/interxnike https://merlin.studio/work/interxnike Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:43:26 GMT Case Study Inter Milan x Nike Inter X Nike Read: "Inter Milan x Nike" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Helping DEPT® to deliver a groundbreaking virtual experience for the Eurovision Song Contest, crafting an accessible 3D world to host Eurovision https://merlin.studio/work/eurovision-village https://merlin.studio/work/eurovision-village Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:42:29 GMT Case Study Eurovision Song Contest Eurovision Read: "Eurovision Village" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> A custom-built beat-sampler & mixing-panel to create your own beats from MadLibs & MarkRonson's album of sounds in Sprite's recycle facility, celebrate the shift to clear plastic. https://merlin.studio/work/recycled-records https://merlin.studio/work/recycled-records Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:41:13 GMT Case Study Coca Cola & Sprite Recycled Records Read: "Recycled Records" on the Merlin Studio website ]]> Last few months we at Merlin Studio worked on a project that required transparent videos. Here is how we did it. https://merlin.studio/updates/using-transparent-video-in-your-website https://merlin.studio/updates/using-transparent-video-in-your-website Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Transparent Video Daan Korver using transparent video in your web experience Read: "Using transparent video in your website" on the Merlin Studio website ]]>