Post by Nera Leather Tanning

At Royal Smit & Zoon, we believe in supporting the next generation of designers shaping the future of materials and sustainable product design. We were proud to support Riccardo Cossu, Master’s student at the Glasgow School of Art, on his footwear thesis focused on circularity and compostable design. Using Zeology leather - enabled by our Nera Leather Tanning agent and high-performance wet-end solutions, he developed a prototype showcased at the GSA Degree Show. A strong example of how our solutions unlock new applications and bring circular innovation to life. Collaborations like these demonstrate how young talent and industry can accelerate innovation - and make circular design tangible. Congratulations, Riccardo, on your impressive work and exhibition! #Sustainability #Leather #Innovation #FootwearDesign #CircularDesign #NextGen #Collaboration