Hi! I’m Rogier de Boevé, an independent creative developer based in Belgium. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with leading studios and agencies such as Dogstudio, Immersive Garden, North Kingdom, and Reflektor to craft immersive digital experiences for clients ranging from global tech platforms and luxury watchmakers to national broadcasters and iconic consumer brands.
Following Wildfire
Following Wildfire showcases an innovative project that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect early signs of wildfires by analyzing real-time images shared on social media. As wildfires become more frequent and devastating, tools like this are becoming essential.
I focused primarily on the storytelling intro animation, which featured five WebGL scenes crafted entirely from particles. The response from the community was incredible as it earned two Webby Awards, a Clio, and was nominated for honors like FWA’s Site of the Year.
Agency: Reflektor Digital
Rogier de Boevé Portfolio (2024)
Unlike client work, where you’re adapting to a brand or working closely with a team, my portfolio was a chance to take full creative control from start to finish. I handled both the design and development, which meant I could follow ideas that matched my artistic vision, without compromise. The result is something that feels fully mine.
I wrote more about the process in a Codrops case study, where I shared some of the technical choices and visual thinking behind it. But what makes this project special to me is that it represents who I am, not just as a creative developer, but also as a digital designer and visual artist.
Sprite × Marvel – Hall of Zero Limits
The Hall of Zero Limits is an immersive, exploratory experience built in partnership with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, to help creators find inspiration.
Working with Dogstudio is always exciting and being part of the Sprite × Marvel collaboration even more so. It was easily one of the most prestigious and ambitious projects I’ve worked on to date. We created a virtual hall where users could explore, discover behind-the-scenes stories, and immerse themselves in the world of Wakanda.
Agency: Dogstudio/DEPT
The Roger
Campaign site ‘The Roger’ for On Running. A performance shoe sportswear brand tailored to both casual and athletic needs.
As a massive sports enthusiast and fan of Roger Federer, it was a privilege to be part of this project. I was commissioned by North Kingdom to develop a range of WebGL components promoting On Running’s new collection, The Roger. These included immersive storytelling scenes and a virtual showroom showcasing the entire collection.
Agency: North Kingdom
Philosophy
Don’t approach a technical difficulty as an insurmountable burden, but as a creative challenge that starts with close collaboration.
Make a point to experiment and research a lot before saying “this can’t be done.” Many times, what seems impossible just needs a creative workaround or a fresh perspective. I’ve learned that by sitting down with designers early and hashing out ideas together, often result in finding the smartest approach to bring the concepts to life.
Tools & Tech
I don’t always get to choose which framework I have to work with, so I try to keep up with most of the popular frameworks as much as possible. When I do have the freedom to build from scratch, I often choose Astro.js because it’s simple, flexible, and customisable without imposing too many conventions or adding unnecessary complexity. If I’m just building a prototype and don’t need any content-driven pages, I use Vite, which is also the frontend tooling that Astro uses.
Regardless of the framework, I often use open-source libraries that have a big impact on my work.
- Three.js – JavaScript 3D library.
- GSAP – Animation toolkit.
- Theatre.js – Timeline-based motion library.
Final thoughts
At the end of the day, it’s not about how fancy the code is or whether you’re using the latest framework. It’s about crafting experiences that spark curiosity, interaction, and leave a lasting impression.
Thanks for reading and if you ever want to collaborate, feel free to reach out.