Design collective Capitalism has presented the latest design project in the form of the Uncomfortable Table which rests on top of 34 legs. This ensures that meals are an awkward experience and plays on the frustration of being sat at the end of the table where there is a leg in the way at larger gatherings. It is all purposefully designed to distribute inconvenience to prioritize discomfort over practicality.
The creative minds behind the project share the process, noting "In almost all middle-class Spanish families, there's always someone stuck with the leg. We decided to democratise the discomfort with a table where everyone gets a leg. Our goal is quite simple: we want people to think, 'Damn, I got the leg'. The difference is that, with this table, everyone has the chance to experience that feeling equally."
Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables
The Uncomfortable Table by Capitalism Has 34 Legs
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