Green Concept Award

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Green Projects / Fashion

Closed Loop Footwear

Footwear for the Circular Economy

Editor's Choice Winner

Closed Loop Footwear is a modular, glue-free sneaker designed for a broad audience seeking circular economy solutions in footwear. It enables DIY assembly, easy repair, and efficient disassembly for maximum recyclability. Production uses decentralized 3D-printing and innovative materials like Bananatex and hemp leather (Revoltech LOVR), minimizing waste, overproduction, and transport distance.

“Closed Loop Footwear” presents a clear and convincing vision of truly circular shoe design. Its modular, glue-free construction enables repair, disassembly, and high-quality recycling, while decentralized micro-manufacturing supports local value creation and reduces overproduction. Innovative materials like Bananatex and hemp-based alternatives further strengthen its regenerative approach. A smart, scalable concept that redefines responsibility in the footwear industry.
Official Jury Statement

Company/Institution
FH Joanneum Graz
Country
Austria
Designer(s)
Dominik Scherrer
Dominik Scherrer is an interdisciplinary industrial designer with a foundation in mechanical engineering, a combination that equips him with a deep understanding of functionality, materials, and production techniques. His passion for drawing and his drive for creative expression eventually led him toward industrial design at the age of 27. After completing a Master’s degree in Eco-Innovative Industrial Design at FH Joanneum in Graz, he founded his own studio, Dominik Scherrer Design. His work centers on creating physical expressions of quality, precision, and sustainability.
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