Independent Tech Lead—Developer
Melt
Client
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A portfolio website for Melt, a creative studio working across direction, VFX, and visual experimentation.
Built around a highly visual experience, the site showcases the studio’s work through an interactive project player and playful navigation.
A collaboration with Fil Studio, with development focused on the project player and interactive 3D menu.
Internationally awarded creative studio
15+ years of visual storytelling
Client
Credits
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A gamified, geo-fenced experience across Chamonix during the UTMB World Series. Designed like a scavenger hunt, participants followed scenic trails, using image recognition to locate landmarks. Scanning each unlocked a multiple-choice question that challenged their knowledge and offered insights into the sport. I collaborated with Feels Like implementing the 8th Wall-powered image recognition, along with page transitions and other core functionalities.
MacMillan Studio—Independent Development Studio led by Christian MacMillan
Over a decade of experience implementing fully custom, high-quality interactive experiences.
Services
Joining your team as a freelancer or taking on the project independently.
Front-end
From large-scale websites to creative campaign landing pages, bringing designs to life with precision. Rooted in technology but with an equal focus on design, every project is built from the ground up with careful attention to motion, interaction, and user experience.
The result is high-performance digital experiences that work seamlessly, feel considered, and are visually compelling.
Back-end
Fully customizable experiences built with a headless approach, choosing the right platform for each project. Every implementation is structured and documented to make content management simple and give teams the independence to work efficiently.
Experience across platforms including Strapi, Sanity, Contentful, Contentstack, Prismic, Storyblok, WordPress, and Shopify.
AI
Integrating the latest AI models and APIs into digital products to create smarter, more useful experiences. From text, voice, and image generation to intelligent search and structured data extraction, each integration is shaped around the needs of the product.
From custom AI workflows to autonomous agents, automating repetitive tasks, supporting teams, interacting with customers, and integrating with existing tools and processes.
Installations
Interactive installations for physical spaces, combining creative technology with reliable software. From touch displays and large-scale screens to custom hardware integrations, creating experiences that extend beyond the browser.
Built for museums, exhibitions, corporate spaces, trade shows, and visitor centres, with the same attention to interaction, performance, and long-term reliability.
E-Commerce
Custom e-commerce experiences built beyond the limitations of standard templates. From Shopify and WooCommerce to headless solutions, with a focus on performance, usability, and a shopping experience shaped around the brand.
From storefront development to custom features and integrations, building scalable solutions around the needs of each business.
Site Maintainance
Built around long-term relationships, providing ongoing support beyond launch. Annual packages cover everything from updates and optimizations to security, maintenance, and new features.
Flexible support whenever it’s needed.
In-house Support
Working independently with studios and agencies on a project basis, becoming a flexible extension of the team when extra development support is needed. Adapting to existing workflows and schedules, with a strong focus on clear communication and an easy collaborative process.
Especially effective for teams working with Nuxt/Vue, Next/React, Vanilla JS, and WebGL.
About
Over a decade of experience implementing fully custom, high-quality interactive experiences for brands and companies worldwide.
Christian MacMillan
Born in Mallorca, I’ve always been interested in both design and technology. While studying Computer Engineering, I found myself drawn to more creative ways of building software, particularly through motion, interaction, and visual experiences.
That interest took me to Madrid and later Barcelona, where I spent six years working at agencies like Vasava and B-Reel on projects for brands including Google, Nike, and Netflix.
In 2020, I started working independently. What began as a freelance practice has gradually evolved into a small studio, collaborating with developers, designers, copywriters, and other specialists depending on each project.
Above all, I try to make collaboration easy. Clear communication, asking the right questions, and being open throughout the process are just as important as the work itself.
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Our sister studio
Strong digital work often starts with a strong design partnership. For the past eight years, Gatzara has been that partner, building a proven way of working together that allows the studio to scale when needed and approach each project through an efficient, established process.
I had the privilege to work with Christian in many projects, and I can say it has always been a pleasure to have him as part of the team. As a reliable and collaborative Tech Lead, he is very keen to push for the quality on every single detail, working fully integrated with the Creative team, and adding a lot to the final output.
Working with Christian is always a pleasure. He is very detail-oriented and ensures that the design is elevated with high-quality animations. His keen eye for design consistently brings our projects to life, and communication with him is effortless. He takes the time to thoroughly understand the project and asks the right questions, which is incredibly important and helpful. Collaborating with him has always been a smooth and enjoyable experience.
The life of my business would end without my website. I trust Christian with my life. In addition to world-class developer skills, he brings a level of insight, empathy, and collaborative-ness that makes him the perfect partner on our projects.
I highly recommend Christian for any development project. He is a super talented developer with a strong focus on problem-solving and possesses an exceptional eye for design and animation. His unique combination of technical expertise and creative skills ensures high-quality, innovative solutions.
When quality meets deadlines! He has a great eye for detail, making it a pleasure for designers to work with him. He consistently delivers solid projects with the latest tech and features, always on time, ensuring the smoothest workflow and maximum efficiency!
Working with Christian means happy clients. He’s an all-round developer with problem-solving and leadership skills. The cherry on top is his great eye for design and animation, a hard-to-find quality in a dev that always help our projects shine. Always on my team!
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Some of the awards and recognition received over the years, both at agencies and working independently.
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Independent of the Year Nominee
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Developer Site of the Year Nominee
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Site of the Day
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Developer Award
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Honorable Mention
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Mobile Excellence
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The FWA
Featured of the Day
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Panel Judge
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The Webby Awards
Winner
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People's Voice Winner
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Honoree
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Other
Cannes Lions
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Clio Awards
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Bima Awards
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Eurobest Awards Grand Prix
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