Pigmalion takes its name from the Greek myth of Pygmalion, a sculptor who created an ideal companion according to his own vision. The story became a starting point for thinking about design as something shaped by personal ideals rather than predefined standards.

Developed during my bachelor studies and inspired by Enzo Mari’s <em>Autoprogettazione</em>, the project explores self-design as a way of reconnecting people with their own bodily needs. Rather than receiving a finished piece of furniture, users are invited to observe their bodies, articulate their preferred states of comfort, and take part in creating furniture shaped around those needs.