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Timon Kuhlenkamp

On Running / Performance Footwear Designer

Timon Kuhlenkamp is a Creative and Performance Footwear Designer based in Zurich, Switzerland. He recently joined ON to focus on projects for their Elite Athletes (street and track). During his time at adidas, he was involved in the design and development the ADIZERO range for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 as well as designing for key franchises like SOLAR and 4D.

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Current Jury

Havva Mustafa HAVVA Founder & Designer, Footwear Design Lecturer United Kingdom

Luis Valenzuela MIAMI Shoe Museum Founder/Director/Chief Curator United States

Felipe Fiallo Felipe Fiallo S.R.L.S Founder & Creative Director Italy

Caroline de Baere Laforma Footwear Industry Expert, Adjunct Professor and Educator United States

Robbie Fuller Anta group Creative Director China

Sissi Johnson Berlin fashion Film Festival President United States

GFA Jury Member Sean Williams Reflects on His Remarkable Journey

Sean Williams OSD, SOLEcial Studies Co-Founder United States

Jazerai Allen-Lord True to Size Founder United States

Ann Williams Schwilliamz Creative Consultants Co-Founder and Footwear Design Director United States

Mary Norton Savannah College of Art Luxury Accessories Design Director/Specialist United States

Oronzo De Matteis OROORO BRAND LUXURY CEO Founder & Creative Director Italy

Chen Wang RedBoots Award Director China

Monica Mei Vera Wang Footwear Designer - Product Manager Italy

Marta Andreassi Freelance / ex Dolce and Gabbana Footwear Designer Italy

Mathew Kurien MIT Institute of Design Head of Department India

Arshiya Kapoor MIT Institute of Design Head Of Department India

Eelko Moorer London College of Fashion / Eelko Moorer Design Studio Course Leader MA Footwear UK

Matteo Fermani Hugo Boss Product Development Coordinator Italy

Sara Paiva The Shoe Museum Director Portugal

Fionn Corcoran-Tadd adidas Innovation Designer United States

Yael Joyce Vantu Balena CPO and head of design Italy

Robert Quach Nike Expert Designer Jordan SP United States

Julia Lebosse Sneakers by Women Founder UK

Timon Kuhlenkamp On Running Performance Footwear Designer Germany

Past Jury

Richard Kuchinsky The Directive Collective

James Lee Thompson On Running

Flora McLean Royal College of Art

Anna Maria Giano Vogue Italia

Nick Daiber Adidas

Brock Cardiner GOAT / ex Highsnobiety

Mar and Elizabeth Shoe Girls Studio

Max Gruettner adidas

Andrew Yip PANGAIA

Thomas Le Puma

Zak Maoui British GQ

Trevett McCandliss Earnshaw's, Footwear Plus and MR magazines.

Nick DePaula ESPN