I’m Robert Menzel
a creative / developer
from Hamburg.
I am an expert in creative coding and web motion graphics. My medium is the interweb and any device that has a micro processor. I’m working for independent clients and agencies.
What do I do?
I create, animate and code - preferably all at the same time! I enjoy finding new, unconventional and practical technical solutions that look good and are functional.
Why me?
I have an excellent sense for the development and implementation of creative digital ideas. My skills make me an asset to both analog and digital teams.
Experience
In the past, I have worked for numerous agencies, both as a freelancer and as a permanent employee, dealing with all aspects of the digital craft.
Timeline
What I have done so far.
since 2022
Freelancer
Creative / Developer
After building my boutique business and an instructive time as an employee, I'm ready for new exciting digital projects again in 2022.
since 2018
Robaux Musique
Owner
With my boutique company robaux I pursue my second passion, electronic music. Under this brand I design, engineer and build modular synthesizer hardware for thousands of musicians worldwide.
2019 - 2022
Denkwerk
Senior Developer
While starting a small family, I remotly worked part-time for the Cologne Internet Agency on more traditional web projects.
2014 - 2019
Jung von Matt
Creative Technologist
In my second term, I was able to sharpen my profile as a creative developer in many microsites and web special projects. During my time at the next Alster branch, I was also head of a small in-house creative tech lab that dealt with creative research and feasibility studies as well as mixed reality, IOT and prototyping.
2012
Philipp und Keuntje
Creative Tech
For a short period of time, I am worked as a creative tech on digital ideas for both the agency's classic brands and new business.
2012 - 2013
Freelancer
Creative Coding
For a while I worked again as a freelancer. Besides working on microsites and web specials, I deepened my knowledge in rapid prototyping and physical computing during this time.
2009 - 2012
Jung von Matt
Senior Art Director RIA
In my first tenure, I developed games, interactive microsites and web specials, primarily in Flex/ActionScript, later with the emerging HTML5. As a coding art director, I was also a hub between creation and development.
2007
Sinner Schrader
Media Designer
For a short time I took a little break from freelancing and worked some months at the renowned digital agency as a Flex/Flash developer.
2006 - 2009
Freelancer
Art Direction, Flash Development
While the web was changing fundamentally and interesting digital projects were emerging, I ventured into self-employment as a hybrid art director and flash developer. I gained first experiences with big agencies and global brands.
2003 - 2006
Das Tor
Art Director
In the advertising agency Das Tor, I took my first steps as an art director with large and small brands as well as business clients.
2000 - 2003
Freelancer
Graphic Designer
I start as a graphic designer. I created graphics for websites but also flyers, posters, booklets mainly for the contemporary art and music scene.
Services
Creative Coding, Prototyping, Physical Computing, Web Development (HTML/CSS), WebAudio, WebGL, Games, Motion Design
Brands
Adidas, Audi, Bahlsen, BMW, Bosch, Ecco, Electronic Arts, General Motors, Getty Images, GlaxoSmith Kline, IWC, Lorenz Snacks, Kinderkanal, Kinowelt, Mercedes Benz, Motor Music, Nikon, Postbank, RWE, Senator Film, Skoda, Sony Pictures, Sparkasse, Storck, Swarovski, Telekom, ZDF neo, Vodafone
Agencies
Blackbeltmonkey, Deep Blue, E7, Faktor 3, Jung von Matt, Leagas Delaney, Mellow Message, Neue Digitale, Ogilvy Interactive, Saatchi & Saatchi, SinnerSchrader, Switch Lifebrands, TBWA, Torpedo, Tribal DDB, Vast Forward, Xenion