These stools were designed by freshmen in DESIGN 166 in Winter 2025, tackling an ambitious challenge: create a stool that supports a 180-pound adult using only a single 4' × 8' sheet of corrugated cardboard—without glue or fasteners. Corrugated cardboard is economical and lightweight, yet remarkably strong when folded. As a sustainable resource, cardboard can be recycled or composted after use, making the resulting seating ideal for temporary applications such as concerts, outdoor events, or pop-up installation. The project demonstrates how creative thinking and practical problem solving can be combined to transform everyday materials into functional objects.  
 

Instructors
Professors Karen Cheng and Dominic Muren 
Guest Faculty Naomi Pleasure-Park 
Teaching Assistants Lisa Bambach, Dahae Cheon