Martin Pohlmann is an award-winning art and design director from Germany based in Sarasota, Florida. He is a design lead at AKQA specializing in digital branded experiences and design systems. Previously, he worked at Ogilvy 485 on brand platforms and identity systems. He has worked with globally recognized brands including Absolut Vodka, Audi, City of Chicago, Delta Air Lines, IBM, Modelo, TD Bank, The Masters, and U.S. Soccer.
Along with his work in branding and design systems, he has also designed various typefaces and publications. His work has been featured on AdAge, AIGA, Communication Arts, GDUSA, and The One Club.
AKQA
Design Director
Atlanta, GA
2022 – Present
Ogilvy 485
Designer
Chicago, IL
2020 – 2022
Ringling Design Center
Art Director
Sarasota, FL
2018 – 2020
Fuenfwerken
Freelance Designer
Berlin, Germany
2018
Brandship
Design Intern
Hamburg, Germany
2017
MBLM
Design Intern
New York, NY
2016
Omnia Media
Freelance Designer
Los Angeles, CA
2014 – 2016
Awards
Graphic Design USA (2019, 2020)
ADDY Awards (2020)
Best of Ringling (2019, 2020)
Ringling Trustee Scholar Awards (2019)
Adobe Design Awards (2019)
The One Club for Creativity (2019)
Published in
AdAge
BrandNew
Communication Arts
Talks + Interviews
AIGA Design + Business
Conference (2020)