Hi, I'm Martin — a multidisciplinary designer based in Singapore with over 18 years of experience shaping digital products and motion narratives that move people.
I create impact by combining systematic product thinking with cinematic motion craft, helping teams build experiences that are clear, intuitive, and emotionally resonant.
I create impact by combining systematic product thinking with cinematic motion craft, helping teams build experiences that are clear, intuitive, and emotionally resonant.
As a product designer, I turn complex systems into clear, human-centered experiences. I combine structured product thinking with hands-on collaboration across engineering and strategy. Previous work includes a Reputation Scanner for a blockchain game and a cross-functional animation system for a fintech platform — projects that improved clarity, decision-making, and product consistency.
As a motion designer, I help brands communicate with clarity and emotion through purposeful storytelling and expressive animation. I craft motion that strengthens identity and supports strategic goals. Recent work includes the opening video for Binance Blockchain Week Dubai and the brand manifesto film for a secondhand marketplace.
I also run Pop & Strange, a small design studio where we craft fun, delightful experiences that pop with a touch of strangeness. The studio blends product thinking, storytelling, and motion to help brands stand out with work that’s playful, bold, and strategically sharp.
I graduated from the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design (CIID), where my final thesis explored how design can support teachers dealing with burnout.
The project shaped my belief that design should do more than “look good” — it should solve meaningful problems and make people’s lives just a little lighter.
The project shaped my belief that design should do more than “look good” — it should solve meaningful problems and make people’s lives just a little lighter.
When I’m not designing, I’m usually moving.
I’m a sports addict — CrossFit, Muay Thai, yoga, badminton — and occasionally you’ll find me surfskating along the Kallang River, cruising with a view of Singapore’s skyline and clearing my head for the next idea.
I’m a sports addict — CrossFit, Muay Thai, yoga, badminton — and occasionally you’ll find me surfskating along the Kallang River, cruising with a view of Singapore’s skyline and clearing my head for the next idea.
Let's connect at martin@popandstrange.com