3rd Half Chess
The Chess Project moves beyond 3rd Half’s screen printing foundation with the idea that design isn’t limited to one method or medium, using recycled materials to create something new that can stand on its own.
Paying homage to a game that instills childhood nostalgia while elevating it through recycled materials.
For the chess table, we pushed the idea of repurposing materials even further. The legs are made from old squeegees—tools once used to push ink, now supporting the foundation of the piece. Staying true to the screen printing roots, we burned the design directly into a screen, keeping the process embedded in the final work. To bring it all together, we custom-cut a glass top, adding a refined finish that contrasts the raw, utilitarian elements beneath it.
With the help of one of the oldest Sunday chess communities, the project was put to the test in the wild, reinforcing the idea that design isn’t solely about aesthetics, but about function, interaction, and lived experience.