In early 2021, Adidas Basketball launched a new technology— and in the process, ushered in a daring new era in performance through the brand’s biggest basketball star, James Harden. Not only did this launch feature an all-new silhouette, The Harden Vol. 5, but it also introduced the brand’s newest technology: Futurenatural, which is primed to change the landscape of the space. Due to the unique nature of this launch, Code and Theory was tapped to skillfully deploy distinct messages across the digital campaign ecosystem in a cohesive manner. Based on the unique purpose and audience of each touchpoint, the narrative would slightly shift and scale to highlight either the technology, the fashion, or the talent behind the product. Through a combination of on- and off-foot photography, technical illustrations, and longer form video content, Code and Theory was able to introduce a new proprietary technology by Adidas through their biggest Basketball star—all while grounding the digital experience in consumer-first e-comm needs. The interconnected story between James Harden, Futurenatural, and The Harden Vol. 5 was purposefully deployed across the ecosystem—leveraging a variety of formats and parsing out conversion touchpoints from storytelling-led ones. Credits: Digital Creative Agency: Code and Theory www.codeandtheory.com/