Projects

What do you actually do? I get asked this question a lot, and the best way to explain it is through concrete examples of my work. Here’s an overview of projects, ideas, and concepts from my previous jobs—and I’ve included a few takeaways for each one.

Personal Branding Workshop

During the winter semester of 2025/26, I had the opportunity to conduct a Personal Branding Workshop at Hof University of Applied Sciences (FH Hof) and the Einstein 1 Startup Center.
Blaue Moderationskarte mit der Aufschrift "My Superpower" – Übung aus einem Workshop von Dr. Martin Gebhardt

Exhibition Workshop, Kassel

Working with the DFG Research Group "Understanding Social Relationships" at the University of Göttingen and the German Primate Center, we developed an exhibition concept in collaboration with Forum Wissen.
Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer eines Ausstellungsworkshops im Gespräch – Konzeptentwicklung mit Dr. Martin Gebhardt für das Forum Wissen Kassel

70 Years of adidas

In 2019, adidas celebrated its 70th anniversary, and our History Management Team was at the very heart of the festivities.
Große schwarze "70 Years"-Letterninstallation im adidas Campus Herzogenaurach – Jubiläumsprojekt begleitet von Dr. Martin Gebhardt

Brand Flagship Stores

When adidas opened its new flagship stores in New York City and London, we collaborated closely with the Retail and Design teams to integrate the brand’s heritage into the store environments.
Hände halten ein Designbuch mit großer Typografie auf dem Cover – Storytelling- und Designkonzept für adidas Brand Flagship Stores in New York und London

Rugby World Cup

For the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, we brought the legendary All Blacks together with our partner O’Rugby in Toulouse.
Dr. Martin Gebhardt vor dem offiziellen Banner der Rugby World Cup France 2023 in Toulouse – Partneraktivierung für adidas und die All Blacks

Handball Euros

Germany served as the host for the 16th EHF European Handball Championship in 2024. The opening match between Germany and Switzerland in Düsseldorf set a spectacular world record attendance of 53,586 spectators.
Vollbesetzte Arena bei der Handball Europameisterschaft 2024 in Düsseldorf – Event-Aktivierung für das Spiel Deutschland gegen die Schweiz

Mindset Workshop

In 2025, I developed a mindset workshop concept for the Start-Up Lab at Hof University of Applied Sciences (FH Hof), focusing on the power of perspective.
Handgeschriebener Zettel mit den Worten "Hook Hof" – Ergebnis eines Mindset-Workshops für das Start-Up Lab der Hochschule Hof

Keeping the Brand Exhibition Fresh

From 2012 to 2020, I was responsible for the adidas Brand Exhibition—an internal showcase at the heart of the company headquarters designed to narrate both the history and the unique stories of the brand.
Adidas "Walk of Fame Anniversary Exhibition" - exhibition space with "WE LISTEN" wall installation and product display

Roland Garros Tennis Activation

As part of Roland Garros 2025, the iconic Grand Slam tournament in Paris, we organized a premium event for tennis partners from across Europe to launch the new adidas Ubersonic 5.
Two men in conversation at a round table in an adidas environment – professional exchange and consulting.