Dutch Grand Prix - Pon
Full branding for Pon at the Dutch Grand Prix. Event CI, on-site signage, and visual identity across all touchpoints.
Creative Designer
Creative concepting for events and the brands behind them - from event CI and identity to the liveries and show-stoppers that bring them to life. Fuelled by a deep love for automotive and motorsport.
Portfolio
Full branding for Pon at the Dutch Grand Prix. Event CI, on-site signage, and visual identity across all touchpoints.
Designed all creative concepts for the Dutch Grand Prix Drivers Parade - from the MAN parade truck to the fleet of ID.Buzz vehicles.
A Shopify-powered environment where Koopman Racing runs its events and sells tickets. From webshop to Apple Wallet.
A bespoke livery for the Porsche GT3 RS celebrating Porsche's 75th anniversary in the Netherlands. Inspired by Delfts Blauw - the centuries-old Dutch ceramic tradition - blending heritage craftsmanship with high-performance design.
Created the Tulip brand logo and configured the car for this Porsche special edition - a uniquely Dutch take on an iconic machine.
Designed the sill guards for a special Gijs van Lennep edition Porsche - a tribute to the Dutch racing legend, crafted with precision and attention to detail.
Full product design and production of automotive-inspired candles - from concept and form to materials and packaging.
A full creative concept for Audi's anniversary - livery design paired with a bold rally-inspired look featuring iconic rally headlights.
A creative campaign during the Corona pandemic - we surprised our customers with a Porsche postcard paired with a Pathé Thuis voucher.
Designed the exclusive 75 Years Edition badge for Volkswagen Bedrijfswagens - a commemorative emblem featured across several models.
A livery for one of the cars in the Autojobs rental fleet, with a nod to the BMW Motorsport identity.
An ad campaign for MountainHero, the brand that builds sportswear with back protectors woven into the design.
A brand identity for Jay Kay. A communications consultancy with a heart for automotive.
A full brand identity for F1autohuren.nl, the company where you can rent an actual full size F1 simulator.
A new website for car dealership Auto Romviel, with a stock module that plugs straight into the technology they already had.
About
I'm Martin Bal, a creative designer specializing in events and experiences - brand identity, event CI, and the creative concepts that bring thousands of people together. Automotive and motorsport are where my heart beats loudest, but it's the energy of a live event that really gets my blood flowing.
From complete event identities that captivate thousands of visitors to the liveries that steal the show - I bring brands to life where the crowd is loudest.
Every project starts with a deep understanding of the brand, the audience, and the environment. Whether it's a festival ground buzzing with energy or a car tearing around a circuit, the design has to perform under pressure and land the moment it's seen.
Services
Strategic creative direction for events and brands. I develop visual concepts that capture the energy of the moment and carry it across every touchpoint, from initial ideation to final execution.
Corporate identity systems for events of every kind. From logo design and typography to comprehensive brand guidelines that keep everything consistent, from the entrance to the merch.
Full-scope event branding including stage design, signage systems, digital assets, social media templates, and merchandise. From festivals and brand activations to motorsport and automotive gatherings.
Complete vehicle livery concepts from initial sketch to production-ready files. Race cars, show cars, and fleet vehicles - designed to turn heads at 200 km/h.
Clients
Contact
Have a project in mind? Whether it's event branding, a full creative concept, or a livery - I'd love to hear about it.