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Zachary Berry

The Royal College of Art

Innovation Design Engineering (MA/MSc)

Zachary Berry is a student currently pursuing a dual master's degree in Innovation Design Engineering at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London. With a rich background in digital art and creative computing, Zachary specialises in 3D animation and Virtual Reality (VR). His passion lies in harnessing VR to promote environmental sustainability by enhancing public awareness and training individuals in eco-friendly practices. Alongside his work in VR, Zachary is dedicated to innovating sustainable footwear design. He focuses on developing shoes that minimise manufacturing waste, employ biodegradable materials, and introduce new forms which blend aesthetics with eco-conscious design.

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This Side Up

Category: Footwear

Competitions: Fashion

This Side Up offers an environmentally friendly alternative to the current disposable footwear on the market. Usually found in hotels, airports, hospitals and even spray tanning booths, these shoes are usually made from un-biodegradable materials such as EVA and polypropylene. Instead, This Side Up was constructed with waste cardboard, found on my commutes to and from university. It’s flat-pack, making it easy to transport and store in bulk, and also tackles the overlooked issue of cardboard pollution, which is a significant source of methane emission in landfills.

In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.