Hero legacy in motion

branding

Together we stand

Art Direction
Brand Design

This branding project, developed in collaboration with logo designer Joey Schouten and guided by my art direction, centers around the conceptual sublabel Maestro within the Cruyff brand. Although the label never launched, I further developed its visual identity, deliberately omitting specific Cruyff brand elements.

Maestro honors Johan Cruyff as the maestro of the field while building a distinct persona that captures a broader football culture—one that’s confident, slightly cocky, and unapologetically bold. It subtly channels the raw energy and rebellious spirit often associated with hooligan culture, balanced with loyalty, respect, and brotherhood.

The brand stands for leadership, attitude, and effortless style—with just enough edge to make it unmistakably authentic.

Portfolio item Maestro

Credits

Art Direction, Brand Design

Marijke Heijdra

Logo Design

Joey Schouten

Photography

John Simmons, Florian Olivo

This conceptual project originated as part of a potential sublabel for the brand Cruyff. As the label was never realized, I further developed the concept independently, without any brand-specific elements.