Green Concept Award

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Felt the Future

walking with wool - circular shoes

Winner in category Fashion

Shoes have become throwaway products. Millions end up in german landfills annually due to complex material blends that prevent recycling. This project reimagines circular footwear through a radical monomaterial approach, using only wool: fully compostable, without synthetic materials, adhesives, or chemicals. Two contrasting prototypes, a handsewn Brogue and a CNC-milled clog demonstrate how traditional shoemaking and digital fabrication create durable, elegant shoes that return completely to nature.

“Felt the Future” shows how innovation can emerge from rethinking materials. By combining traditional craftsmanship with CNC milling, the project highlights the versatility of wool. Nearly entirely made of wool, the prototypes represent circular economic thinking, material efficiency, and regional value creation. Truly a visionary contribution to sustainable footwear design.
Official Jury Statement

Company/Institution
Hochschule für Gestaltung Pforzheim
Country
Germany
Designer(s)
Philipp Remus
Philipp Remus is a Stockholm-based product designer from Freiburg, Germany, bridging material research, circular design, and craft. His focus on wool stems from formative experiences on a sheep farm, sparking his interest in reimagining wool's potential. He holds a Bachelor's in Industrial Design from Pforzheim University. His work gained international recognition: iF Design Student Award 2025, German Design Council Award, Bundespreis Ecodesign award. He is currently pursuing his Master's at Konstfack University Stockholm, developing expertise in ecoliterate design and material research.
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