Next to my professional commitments I do other stuff. This is a random collection of those manifestations. Some of them also tell a story about me.
Jutefix is a simple clip made from recycled plastic that turns almost any cotton tote bag into a bicycle pannier (rear rack bag). Made out of recycled plastic and printed on demand it is not only a sustainable product itself, it also extends the life cycle of traditional tote bags while making urban mobility more practical for everyday errands and short trips. Created through a successful crowdfunding campaign where I produced a first prototype batch the product is currently under review for its next steps.
→ Jutefix
In 2023 I co-founded an initiative to advance agroforestry policy in Germany, advocating for legal frameworks that enable the integration of trees into agricultural landscapes as a nature-based climate solution. I coordinated and aligned the advocacy efforts of hundreds of nonprofit organizations to amplify their collective voice in policy discussions. For this we created multiple policy briefs.
→ more on www.agroforst.jetzt
As part of my work with LEIHKLUB Bremen, I created LEIHWAND—a sharing initiative for apartment buildings. The project centers on a poster displayed in residential lobbies, inviting neighbors to indicate items they are willing to share. Designed as an icebreaker, it helps residents connect, borrow infrequently used items from one another, and reduce unnecessary consumption.
→ download the LEIHWAND
Klimalandschaft Wolfenbüttel is a regional initiative to strengthen climate resilience through collaborative landscape design. Working with farmers, local businesses, municipalities, and civil society, the project promotes agroforestry as a practical tool for improving local microclimates and adapting to climate change. By providing free planning and consultation services, as well as developing dedicated funding opportunities, the project supports the implementation of agroforestry systems and lays the foundation for a more resilient landscape in the Wolfenbüttel region of Lower Saxony.
→ more on www.klimalandschaft-wolfenbuettel.de
While preparing for my own wedding, I drew on methods from my experience as an innovation consultant, agile coach, and design thinker to create a shared planning framework for one of life’s most important events. The Wedding Planning Canvas helps couples align on their vision, priorities, budget, and expectations, creating a common understanding before diving into detailed planning. → download the Hochzeits Model Canvas (German)
This project combines two discarded pieces of furniture into something entirely new: an original cinema seat from a local movie theater and a vintage rocking chair. As one of my first ventures into furniture design and woodworking, the Rocking Movie Chair reflects my passion for creating unique, functional objects from existing materials. The result is a one-of-a-kind piece that brings together comfort, craftsmanship, and a touch of cinema nostalgia.
The turn of the year is a natural moment for reflection. Yet, like many people, I often find it easier to focus on mistakes and challenges than on my achievements. To create a more balanced perspective, I designed the Success Medallions template—a simple tool that helps individuals and groups celebrate personal successes, strengths, and meaningful moments from the past year. Participants can draw, write, and exchange medallions with one another, or create them for themselves. → download the template
Catch (2016) was a project developed with Radio 1 (RBB), and the d.school at HPI School of Design Thinking. It explores radio as a linear but highly powerful medium—valued for its immediacy, its flow, and especially its ability to create serendipitous moments for listeners. Catch translates this idea into a simple physical interface: a single, intuitive button that allows radio listeners to interact with what they hear in real time, lowering the barrier between passive listening and active engagement.
After discovering the unique joy of riding a tandem bicycle, I wanted to share the experience with others. Tandem Günther is a neighborhood tandem rental project where every ride supports a nonprofit—and hundreds of people have already experienced tandem cycling for the very first time. → Tandem Günther
The LaFutura 2020 in Copenhagen was a great inspiration for me. In order to spread the knowledge and inspiration into the world I created a visual documentation of all the talks and inputs using my graphic recording skills. → download the field notes
I ride a Triumph Bonneville T100 and I can say: I love to be on the road with it. It helps me think. Looking back at all of those rides some of them start to fade away. So I created a system do properly und easily document them. → download the bike logbook template
During the corona pandemic we had to be physically distant. I designed a DIY tool to play cards via simple video conference.
→ download the template (A3)
→ download the template (A4)
There is this one tabletop game that really got me. It is called TAC and resembles the classical „Mensch arger dich nicht“. Unfortunately it only exists as a big wooden version that is unsuitable for travel. No problem for my new 3D printing skills. Well, let’s say I learned a lot. → download the print files
Think about your death! Think about how your loved once say goodbye. Do you want a big party? Where do you want to be buried? And how? These are essential questions that we should all ask ourself. But first we need to break the stigma and the knowledge gap around this topic. Together with a funeral company I created this website that is purely about helping you make a choice. No strings attached. Pure information, a philosophical blog and a tool to document your wishes for the people around you.
Think about your last New Year’s resolution? Think about how hard it was to stick to your goals. It takes commitment and repetition to integrate new behaviors in your all day life. That’s also the case if you want to live more sustainable. One of my favorite projects of 2020 was „Nachhaltigkeitspraktiker“, where I created a simple peer group program for citizens all ages to change their all day life behavior to become more sustainable. → visit Nachhaltigkeitspraktiker
In my role as Mission Lead at ProjectTogether for the Farm-Food-Climate team, I had the joy of creating two large festivals for changemakers, initiatives, farmers, and politicians working on a sustainable future food system. With over 300 participants each year, we successfully brought together a wide range of people and perspectives from across the sector for several days. Also watch the Video from 2023
As a graphic recorder, I visually capture talks and conversations in real time. I listen closely and translate spoken ideas into clear, engaging sketches and illustrations that make complex content more accessible and memorable. Through live drawing, I turn discussions into visual stories that help groups reflect, share, and remember what was said.
The Zukunfts-Hof Canvas is a template I developed to help design a fictional agricultural business. Its goal is to support young farmers as they prepare to take over family farms. The canvas offers a structured yet creative framework to explore future visions of farming—covering values, production systems, economic models, and ecological impact. It was tested in a workshop setting with young farmers, where it supported reflection, discussion, and concrete planning for the future of their farms. → download the template
As a teenager I started playing around with Dreamweaver and Photoshop, which then became a small profession. Later I enjoyed taping my first GoPro to the dad’s motorcycle and other things. Also during my studies of media management at the Hochschule RheinMain I stumbled upon some projects. Take a look into my awkward past.
Some old travel videos from my 20s
Timmelsjoch 2013 a motorcycle ride across the Alps with my father
1 Bike a dream vacation with a Harley Davidson and my father in the USA
New Year Sandboarding, a short greeting video from my trip to New Zealand
Diving Koh Tao from my time of learning diving in Thailand
Stuff from my earl time as a student of Media Management at Hochschule RheinMain
Appoholic was a personal project for a database of app ideas that never got off the ground
Utu was an app concept for spontaneous weekend traveler based on weather predictions
I started the college radio station „ECHT – Dein Hochschulradio“, including it’s visual identity
We create a promotional video showing possible present and future use-case scenarios for startup and app „pixoona“.
A student created TV-magazine with 3 episodes.
Promotional videos for the University RheinMain introducing the different categories of an annual award show
From Germany to Wisconsin River Falls a promotional video for the University in Wisconsin.
University-paper covering hybrid games. Use-Case for the game Settlers of Catan.
Concept for high quality digital news platform for a young and educated target audience. Preview on Vimeo
Conception of a innovative and competitive snack product including package design and product positioning analysis
Poster design concept for promoting the University to new students
Even earlier in my time as a teenager I freelanced and experimented as a designer and photographer
Managing editor of the school newspaper „Veto“, creating 3 interesting issues. Work ragend from photography, writing, layout to financing and organization.
Various designs from logos to flyers for local businesses and NGOs in my early youth.
Various illustrations and articles for Frankfurter Neuer Presse including a map of Frankfurt Sachsenhausen, Layout and strong participation on two special youth issues
Photoshooting for the “Stadtteilbotschafter” scholarship holder creating a 1,5m panoramic print
Photo series, illustrations, logo-design and consulting for the neighborhood magazine Oberrad
Art-project in Frankfurt. A sketchbook is handed from person to person creating a unique art piece, followed by an exhibition. → kunstbuch.net / Flickr
360° photography of Frankfurt panoramic spots in cooperation with Christopher Scholz.