# Studio Merlin

> Studio Merlin is a creative studio from Slovenia (EU) that designs and builds interactive and 3D websites (WebGL, Three.js), branded web games and gamified campaigns, brand identities, custom web apps and AI automations for companies in Europe, the US and worldwide. Founded and led by designer and developer Tjaša Peterle. Work is done in English and Slovenian, fully remote.

Key facts:
- Website: https://studio-merlin.com
- Founder: Tjaša Peterle (https://studio-merlin.com/about)
- Contact: office@studio-merlin.com, +386 51 77 44 44, inquiry form https://studio-merlin.com/contact, free 30 minute consultation https://calendly.com/mina-milovano/30min
- Legal entity: STUDIO MERLIN, s.p., Simončičeva ulica 2, 8210 Trebnje, Slovenia
- Typical project budgets: €3,000 to €5,000, €5,000 to €10,000, and €10,000+
- Design and development happen in the same studio
- Portfolio: https://studio-merlin.com/projects (clients include Bus Station Ljubljana, ALFA SP Logistics, Mi-Line, Doktor 1A, The Grower Circle, Café del Cielo)
- Interactive examples: the studio's own site https://studio-merlin.com (real-time 3D phoenix in WebGL) and Trebnje from Above (https://trebnje.studio-merlin.com), a 3D drone exploration game built on real OpenStreetMap and elevation data

## Services
- [Interactive & 3D Websites](https://studio-merlin.com/services/interactive-3d-websites): Studio Merlin designs and builds interactive 3D websites with WebGL and three.js: scroll stories, 3D product scenes and immersive brand sites that stay fast and SEO friendly.
- [Branded Web Games & Gamified Experiences](https://studio-merlin.com/services/gamified-experiences): Studio Merlin designs and builds branded web games and gamified experiences: browser games, quests, quizzes and interactive campaigns for brands, tourism and education.
- [Website Design & Development](https://studio-merlin.com/services/website-design-development): Studio Merlin designs and develops custom websites, landing pages and online stores: premium design, fast code, SEO foundations and clear paths to inquiries.
- [Branding & Brand Identity](https://studio-merlin.com/services/branding): Studio Merlin designs brand identities: logo, colors, typography, brand guidelines and rebrands, created together with your website so everything feels like one brand.
- [AI Automations for Business](https://studio-merlin.com/services/ai-automations): Studio Merlin builds AI and workflow automations for businesses: lead handling, content pipelines, file organization, reports and alerts, GDPR-aware and EU hosted.
- [Custom Web Apps & Tools](https://studio-merlin.com/services/web-apps): Studio Merlin designs and develops custom web apps: MVPs, internal tools, client portals, booking systems and PWAs, with clear UX, payments and App Store wrappers.

## Articles
- [How to Write a Website Brief, With a Free Template](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/how-to-write-a-website-brief): A website brief template with the 12 sections designers need, example answers, and what to add for 3D, games or other interactive features. Copy and fill in.
- [Web App, PWA or Native App? How to Choose What to Build](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/web-app-vs-mobile-app): Web app vs native app vs PWA, compared on cost, reach, offline use, push notifications and app store rules, so you can pick the right first build.
- [n8n vs Zapier vs Make for Business Automation in 2026](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/n8n-vs-zapier-vs-make): n8n vs Zapier vs Make compared on how each bills, self-hosting, EU data, AI steps and learning curve, plus which one fits your business and when to switch.
- [Logo vs Brand Identity, and What You Are Actually Paying For](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/logo-vs-brand-identity): Logo vs brand identity explained. What a logo can do, the parts of an identity system, why a logo alone fails, and how to tell which one you need.
- [Custom Website vs Template, Which Is Right for Your Business?](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/custom-website-vs-template): Custom website vs template, compared honestly. Cost, speed, SEO, ownership and when a template is enough, plus the hybrid most small businesses should use.
- [How Much Does a Branded Web Game Cost in 2026?](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/branded-web-game-cost): What a branded game costs in 2026, from a quick quiz to a 3D world. Budget bands, timelines, cost drivers and the hidden costs most quotes leave out.
- [WebGL, Three.js or Spline? Which Should Power Your 3D Website](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/webgl-vs-threejs-vs-spline): Three.js vs Spline vs raw WebGL, plus Babylon.js and React Three Fiber. A buyer's guide to which tool fits your 3D website, budget, team and timeline.
- [How We Built a Real-Time 3D Phoenix for Our Own Website](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/how-we-built-the-studio-merlin-phoenix): A real-time 3D website case study. How we built our three.js phoenix with instanced feathers, a burn shader, scroll poses, phone poses and a fallback.
- [What Is an Interactive Website? Examples, Types and When You Need One](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/what-is-an-interactive-website): An interactive website lets visitors explore, choose and play. See the main types, real examples, rough costs and how to tell if your business needs one.
- [How Much Does a Web App Cost in 2026? Budgets and What Drives Them](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/how-much-does-a-web-app-cost): Web app cost in 2026, explained by a studio that builds them. Budget bands from simple tool to SaaS, the features that double budgets, and running costs.
- [AI Automation for Small Businesses and What to Automate First](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/ai-automation-for-small-business): AI automation for small business, ranked by effort and payoff. What to automate first, what to leave human, real examples, risks and a 30-day plan.
- [How Much Does Branding Cost in 2026? Budgets by Scope](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/how-much-does-branding-cost): What branding really costs in 2026, from a starter identity to a strategy-led brand system. Budget bands, what drives the number, and where to save.
- [How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026? A Studio's Honest Breakdown](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost): Website cost in 2026 explained by a design studio. Budget bands for templates, custom design, ecommerce and 3D sites, plus the hidden costs nobody quotes.
- [Gamified Marketing, How Brands Use Web Games to Win Attention](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/what-is-gamified-marketing): Gamified marketing explained by a studio that builds branded web games. Formats, why play holds attention, when it fails, costs and how to measure it.
- [How Much Does a 3D Website Cost in 2026? Budgets by Scope](https://studio-merlin.com/blog/how-much-does-a-3d-website-cost): What a 3D website really costs in 2026, from a simple 3D hero to a full WebGL experience or configurator, what drives the price and where you can save.

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