Studio Merkas
Quality · Agility · High Quality Software

Solutions for
Education

We give our clients well-founded software solutions, built on a unique portfolio of expertise and distinguished by the highest quality and flexibility.

Expertise

  • React
  • Blender
  • Three.js
  • Nuxt
  • Unity
  • Unreal
  • iOS
  • Android
  • AR & VR

Delivering solutions with ease

High-quality software products that move your business forward

We build experiences with measurable effect: from web configurators and VR/AR training to AI-supported gamification. We combine design, technology and prototyping speed so you can test, learn and scale with a first working product in weeks instead of months.

Trust is better

Partners

AudiBSHDehogaDeutsche BahnLMU MunichMCQSTFRIDIEDrees & SommerQ GamingSparkasseTU MunichUnityUnreal EngineW&WKosmosRossmannSnoop DoggVolkswagenMesse StuttgartDaimler

Expertise

Every discipline under one roof

Strategy, engineering and design sit in the same studio. Our team accompanies projects from the first idea to the finished result.

Strategy & concept

  • Discovery sessions
  • Game design documents
  • Concept work
  • Art direction
  • Consulting

Web & app development

  • Corporate websites
  • 3D browser experiences
  • Cross-platform (iOS / Android)
  • Backend integration
  • Configurators

3D & animation

  • Product models
  • 2D & 3D animation
  • Rendering
  • Real-time environments
  • Asset packages

Configurators & business

  • Real-time 3D configurators
  • 360° product apps
  • Virtual showrooms
  • Digital twins

XR

  • Immersive AR for marketing
  • Walkable VR from BIM/CAD
  • VR training apps
  • Virtual learning
  • Eye-tracking solutions

Game development

  • Gamification
  • Playful learning
  • Game design
  • Game production
  • iOS / Android / Steam

What our clients say

Collaboration that keeps going

Sabine GroßSabine GroßUI Designer, BSH Home Appliances Group
„The client's draft is not only implemented in outstanding quality — the concept itself is thought through further and refined. Broad expertise meets genuine enthusiasm for the idea.“
Oliver PaulOliver PaulCOO, 4Players GmbH
„We found working with Studio Merkas both pleasant and competent. The fast response times and the quality of the work convinced us in particular.“
Torro TwitchTorro TwitchStreamer
„The team at Studio Merkas is truly in its element. From planning to individual improvements — what was delivered here is simply amazing!“
Irma SlavenskaiteIrma SlavenskaiteInterroll Group
„Explaining pallet conveyor technology is hard. After a brainstorm with Nikola it became playfully easy: an application built on 360° video. It is very popular with our sales colleagues worldwide.“
Felix SchreiberFelix SchreiberCamera operator, Orangeskyfilm
„For me Studio Merkas is the first address in Stuttgart for software and game development. The team is genuinely likeable and you feel welcome from the very first minute.“
Niklas WankNiklas WankDigital Product Designer, KOSMOS
„Competent delivery of our animation project, a likeable contact and flexible adaptation to our needs. Working with Studio Merkas was a lot of fun.“
Dr. Stephanie HuwilerDr. Stephanie HuwilerMindMetrix AG
„Niko is an exceptional VR developer who drives our complex, scientifically grounded product forward with precision and foresight. His analytical thinking makes him indispensable to our team.“
Marina KnolMarina KnolMarketing & Social Media, intersoft GmbH
„As an IT company we faced the challenge of making our public image exciting. Nikola and his team convince with competence, professionalism and excellent time management.“
Oliver BergOliver BergCEO, Berg Animation GmbH
„Working with Studio Merkas was straightforward, reliable, high in quality and successful. Nikola and his team supported us very well on the technical side.“
Claudia BerneckerClaudia BerneckerProject Management, W&W
„We worked with Nikola Merkas on VR — the campus was built as a VR model. The collaboration was constructive and pleasant, and the quality convinced us.“
Alex DoldeAlex DoldeHead of Development, FRIDIE
„I would like to thank you sincerely! For your great work, your commitment, your easy-going nature, your flexibility and not least your collegiality.“
Eunice Baguma BallEunice Baguma BallCo-founder & Head of Operations, ishango.ai
“The Merkas team was a pleasure to work with! They made a real effort to understand our needs, brought great ideas to the table, and delivered high-quality work within a very tight deadline.”

Portfolio

Current projects

These are the projects we are working on right now.

Muddini's Adventure
Games

Muddini's Adventure

Muddini's Adventure is a mobile game developed for intersoft AG. Through numerous conversations with intersoft, it became clear to the development studio that the game should be packed with programming jokes and insider references to guarantee the ultimate gaming experience for the intersoft team and all other players.
Intersoft GmbH
Qookies
Educational game

Qookies

Players have the opportunity to collaborate with an AI, solve problems together and make productive learning progress. The AI will learn alongside the player and can be asked at any point how it would approach a given challenge.
LMU Munich, TUM, MCQST, Q Gaming
GastroMobil
Digital and Analog Experiences

GastroMobil

The hospitality industry is constantly evolving. DEHOGA Baden-Württemberg is committed to attracting more young talent and making apprenticeship offerings more appealing. The goal is to offer young people exciting prospects in the hotel and restaurant sector while securing the quality and diversity of the industry in the long term.
DEHOGA Baden-Württemberg

About us

Our team

Nikola Merkas

Nikola Merkas

Managing Director

Patrick Löfflad

Patrick Löfflad

Head of Game Art

Marcel-Andre Hille

Marcel-Andre Hille

Software Architect & AI Specialist

Shayan Heinzelmann

Shayan Heinzelmann

Unreal Engine Developer

Simon Arndt

Simon Arndt

Head of Web Development

Kaja Yoo

Kaja Yoo

3D Artist

Jan Rothbauer

Jan Rothbauer

Accountant

Corvin Schwab

Corvin Schwab

Web Development Intern

Niko Frankovic

Niko Frankovic

Web Development Intern

Jessica Wachenfeld

Jessica Wachenfeld

2D Art Intern

From the blog

Notes from production

10 Tips for Your Discord Server
Society, Culture

10 Tips for Your Discord Server

In this article, we present 10 valuable tips to optimize your Discord server and get the most out of the platform.
5 Strategies for Successful Gamification
Gamification

5 Strategies for Successful Gamification

Gamification only works with the right execution. These 5 strategies, from simplicity to meaningful rewards to flow, make gamification truly effective.
8 Tips for Your VTubing Success
Streaming

8 Tips for Your VTubing Success

8 practical tips to launch your VTuber career: from character design and branding to the right technology, community building, and networking.

Our web comic

Get to know us through Money's eyes

Officially, the little pug called Money is our studio mascot. He sees things differently, though: he thinks he’s the boss. In our webcomic, every Friday he takes you along on his very own day-to-day life in the studio.

Read the comicNew episode every Friday
Money in the studio — panel from episode 01

Ready to get started?

Let’s start your project.

We appreciate your interest in working with us. Whether you have an idea, a proposal, a question, or need assistance in another area, we’ll get back to you quickly—within 24 hours.

Contact

Get in touch

Two locations, one team. Write to the studio or call us directly — we answer the same working day.

Germany
Immenhofer Str. 17, 70180 Stuttgart
+49 177 4797472
Switzerland
Müllerstrasse 25, 8004 Zurich
+41 78 2671338
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri, 9:00 – 17:00
Response Time
Within 24 hours