Fun and deliberately uncomfortable objects

Katerina Kamprani is a Greek designer known for her extraordinarily uncomfortable works, which defy conventional functionality. Her work focuses on transforming everyday objects into something decidedly impractical and sometimes even frustrating to use .

The series of projects titled “The Uncomfortable” includes many familiar objects reworked in ways that challenge their essential functionality. Among the most iconic creations are the unusable chairs, because they have legs of different lengths, thickened cutlery and deformed glasses.

In addition to raising a smile, Katerina Kamprani’s work offers ideas for a deeper reflection on the culture of design. Her works highlight the fact that we often take for granted the ergonomics and functionality of the objects that surround us and force us to evaluate our relationship with the material world and consider the importance of design in shaping our daily experience . In a world where we often seek comfort and practicality, Katerina reminds us that design can also embrace the unexpected and uncomfortable, and that this can be just as meaningful.

Born in Athens, Katerina Kamprani studied architecture at the University of Thessaly, where she developed an interest in design and creativity. Over time she has gained an international following, so much so that her works have been exhibited in numerous contemporary art exhibitions around the world, gaining significant attention from both critics and the public.