I’m Max Ziebell. I turn ideas into digital experiences. With clear concepts, animation that tells a story, and code that works.
Let’s make it happen28 years of curiosity.
And still exploring.
Good digital work happens when ideas, design and technology work together. I help shape the concept, bring it to life and build it.
First, the right questions. Then, a good idea. Together, we define your goals, explore the possibilities and give your project a clear direction.
From technical evaluation and wireframes to a working prototype, I make ideas tangible and help you plan the next steps.
Motion guides attention and tells a story. I bring content to life with a feel for timing, interaction and the right moment.
Animation has fascinated me since the late nineties: from Flash and film production through After Effects to interactive HTML5 experiences.
Good looks deserve solid foundations. I turn design into well-considered code and support your project after it goes live.
Web technologies, platforms and integrations: I choose the right tools while keeping the whole project in view.
One point of contact. From the first “What if…” to “It works.”
Big names, small teams, good people. Over the years, I’ve helped create projects for a wide range of clients.
Allianz, Aperto, Architectural Digest, Ärzte ohne Grenzen, Audi, Axel Springer, Baeckerei Goeing, Batman Forever, BearingPoint, Berliner Klamotten, Berliner Wasserbetriebe, Beuth Verlag, BigRig, Butter, Bundesverband der Pharmazeutischen Industrie, Bund der Steuerzahler, BVG, Cedavis, Christ Juwelier, Cirque du Soleil, Club Cola, Comparial, Connex, CWK Berlin, DeTeWe, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Börse, Deutsche Presse Agentur, Deutschlandfest, Deutscher Industrie- und Handelskammertag (DIHK), Diki Medow, easyJet, Deutsche Post (ePost), eventworx, Fachwerkhof Melzow, FanMiles, FashionSustain, FashionTech, filumen, Fork, Frischpack, Frohberg Verlag, Global Creatures, Grüne Woche, Gutshaus Below, Halbekatoffl, Hudson’s Bay Company, Immoscout24, Innovationspreis Berlin Brandenburg, ITB Berlin, Jam FM, Junge Union, Juwelier Gelber, Karneval der Kulturen, Kiss FM, Kia Deutschland, Kreativschneiderei, Ledavi Networks, LiveFromDeathRow, M2 Cinematography, Mercedes Benz, Media Impact, Melzower Sommerkonzerte, Messe Frankfurt, Michael Huse, MLK, ModeSalon Berlin, Nana Krüger, Nuon / Lekker, Oldemeyer Consulting, OMS / Ströer Digital, OverSeas, Pfizer, Premium Group, Publicis, QiTime, Rausch Schokoladen, rs2, RWE Group, Sarah Wiener, Schabernacki, Schulengel, Sarggeschichten, Seat Deutschland, Semmel Konzerte, Sephora, Shiatsu Zimmer, SONOS, Sparkasse, Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, Street Football World, Swiss Smile, Sylvia Gabelmann, T-Mobile, The Franklin London, Tom Vogt, Tommy Hilfiger, Tutanchamun, Udo Walz, ufaFabrik, Ultra OHH, Urlaub in Österreich, Versicherungskammer Bayern, Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (vzbv), VisibleVision, Visit Copenhagen, Visit Denmark, Visit Holland, Visit Amsterdam, Vobis, Vodafone, WALL, worldoptimizer, WWF, Yael Bartana, Zentralverband der Augenoptiker, Zum Golden Hirschen
“Max is reliable, explains technical details clearly, works with us as an equal and always stays calm. That makes working together both efficient and enjoyable.”Translated from German
“Every now and then, Max pulls a useful trick out of his sleeve that you won’t find written down anywhere else.”Translated from German
“The smooth communication was a particular pleasure. Max was always available, listened to my wishes and implemented them with great precision.”Translated from German
“Time and again, he impresses us with his exceptionally broad expertise, clear focus and experienced eye for the bigger picture.”Translated from German
“I’d call this a winner of greatest Hype hack of all time, but I think it is in an entirely different category than a ‘hack’”
I work independently, but not alone. In 2001, I co-founded worldoptimizer: a collective of creative people who support each other across a wide range of projects.
Each project brings together the right people, with different perspectives and a shared desire to make something good.
“Those who still believe in the good, even when the cynics seem wiser.”
Small experiments, open questions and things worth keeping. Technology, AI, music and stories. Mostly in English.
Explore the collection
Tools, extensions and support for the creative community, on GitHub and in my publication Hype Satellite. My Hype Cook Book project also collects practical tips for working with Tumult Hype.
Hype 4 · Tools & ExtensionsSmall tools. More possibilities.Extensions, experiments & an open toolbox.Finding my work useful? Sponsor me on GitHub or buy me a coffee.
An early idea, a specific brief or a tricky question? Tell me about it. I’ll help you think it through and put together a no-obligation quote.
