collaborating

Duvel the cat

Jaron

PiCatSofa, for the graduation show VOMO Mechelen 2022

close-ups of the cat-scratches,PiCatSofa

PiCatSofa embraces the natural wear and tear caused by cats, transforming their scratching instincts into an integral part of the design. Rather than seeing scratches as damage, this project reinterprets them as a form of artistic contribution, allowing the sofa to evolve over time. By integrating the natural behavior of cats into the design process, PiCatSofa creates a living piece of furniture that gains character with each mark, demonstrating how collaboration with non-human species can lead to creations that are dynamic, sustainable, and genuinely shared: a home object that lets cats be cats, and rewards humans with something utterly one of a kind.

Prototype-study