The Scratch

The Challenge
Seating is often approached as a purely functional discipline, guided by ergonomics and convention. The challenge of The Scratch was to question these boundaries and explore how the act of sitting could become experimental, tactile and playful. At the same time, the project investigated how discarded materials could be reintroduced into contemporary design practice.

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The Concept
The Scratch was developed as a sculptural chair constructed from repurposed brooms and papier mâché made of recycled paper and cardboard. By combining rigid broom structures with layered, hand formed surfaces, the piece blurs the line between object and experiment.

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Material reuse was not treated as an afterthought but as a starting point. The familiar components remain recognisable, yet are recontextualised into a new typology of seating. The result challenges expectations around comfort, aesthetics and value, encouraging users to reconsider what defines a chair.

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The Outcome
The Scratch transforms a functional object into a statement on material exploration and perception. It demonstrates how resourcefulness and experimentation can lead to unexpected forms that engage both body and imagination. By rethinking everyday materials, the project invites a renewed awareness of how design can reshape the ordinary into something expressive and questioning.

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