Hero Image Marten Gierth

a media designer based in Dresden. I create websites, games and videos, with a focus on interactive and gamified experiences.

You’ll find my latest projects showcased here. If you’d like to collaborate on a game, a web project, or something new, I’d be glad to hear from you.

Projects

Caveman hits Giraffe in a Car

Game, Action Roguelite, Singleplayer, Hand-drawn, Unity, University project

Slash, survive and get tougher - a wacky action roguelike with hand-drawn graphics and a caveman on the hunt for monsters! Just when you think you've seen it all, here it comes: a giraffe in a car. In collaboration with Karl Kuhne and Philip Ahlers.

Caveman hits Giraffe in a Car

Dresden is UNreal

Video, Hyperlapse, University project

A fast-paced journey through Dresden - match cuts, hyperlapses, and vibrant street art blend into a seamless visual flow. In collaboration with Ragnar Schott.

Dresden is UNreal

Jurassic Park 1993

Video, Sound Design, University project

For this project, I took on the challenge of creating my own sound design for iconic scenes from the film. All sounds – from the roaring T-Rex to clattering pots – come from the FreeSounds.org library and were carefully timed to recreate the atmosphere of the original.

Jurassic Park 1993

Mein Baum Mein Dresden

Video, Image Film, Voice Over

A Image Film I created for the initiative Mein Baum – Mein Dresden during my Voluntary Ecological Year at Wilderness International.

Mein Baum Mein Dresden

Pay-to-Win in Mobile Games

Video Essay, German, University Project

In this German video essay, I explore the pay-to-win mechanics in mobile games. I discuss the ethical issues surrounding manipulation and the game mechanics designed to maximize in-game purchases. Additionally, I examine how real-money purchases give players advantages and their impact on the gaming community.

Pay-to-Win in Mobile Games

Peaceful Rainy Vibes

Video, Music, Lo-Fi

Rainy Lo-Fi beat to study to - a relaxing, atmospheric track.

Peaceful Rainy Vibes

Pearl Hyper Cars

Video, Voice Over, Challenge, University project

A cinematic toy car ad, crafted in a three-day challenge for the fictional project PEARL. Inspired by over-the-top childhood toy commercials, it’s a high-energy ride—dramatic, fast-paced, and just a little too epic for a tiny car. In collaboration with Ragnar Schott and Karl Kuhne.

Pearl Hyper Cars

Pearl Western Style

Video, Sound Design, Challenge, University project

A cinematic fragrance ad, created in a three-day challenge for the fictional project Pearl. Filmed in a retired bank vault. In collaboration with Ragnar Schott and Karl Kuhne.

Pearl Western Style

Photo Editing

Image Editing, Hobby Project

I enjoy editing photos in Adobe Lightroom. Check out my profile for more!

Vacation

Animation, Vector, Sound Design, University Project

A fictional soft drink ad, brought to life through a dynamic vector animation in After Effects with sound design.

Vacation