2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Valley

Entrant

Guangzhou Huanmengdao Creative Design Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Animals & Pets

Client's Name

Peachy Wong

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

Many pet products today fall short in two critical aspects: they’re single-purpose and rarely eco-conscious. Conventional cat scratchers, for instance, can’t double as resting spots, forcing owners to buy separate beds for their cats and clutter their homes with extra items. To make matters worse, many are held together with adhesives that can emit unpleasant odors or even release harmful chemicals, posing hidden health risks for cats. That’s where the Valley steps in. It reimagines the cat scratcher from the ground up, seamlessly blending functional integration, safe materials, and natural beauty into one thoughtful, cohesive design. It doesn’t just meet expectations—it resets the standard for what a modern cat scratcher should be.

Its defining innovation is a seamless two-in-one design that unites scratching and lounging in a single form. Guided by principles of minimalist and nature-inspired aesthetics, its sculpted silhouette echoes the soft hollows of a natural valley, perfectly aligning with a cat’s instinct to curl up snugly while offering ergonomically contoured surfaces that support a natural scratching posture and force distribution. The compact square base fits neatly into corners or against walls, making the most of even the tightest spaces without compromising style or functionality. Thoughtful material choices enhance both safety and sensory appeal. The outer shell is made from matte pale gray cardboard, which is smooth and completely splinter-free, while the inner core retains the raw, warm brown texture of corrugated paper. This deliberate contrast isn’t just visual—it intuitively delineates functional zones. The rugged corrugated area invites vigorous scratching, while the smoother surface offers comfortable support for resting. Every dimension has been precision-engineered based on the average body length and preferred curled resting height of cats, ensuring ideal comfort and usability. Complementing this focus on feline well-being is a deep commitment to both health and sustainability: the entire product is made entirely from recycled paper, and the corrugated core is held together through an interlocking mechanical fit—a glue-free construction that eliminates formaldehyde and VOCs, protecting the wellness of both pets and their owners.

Credits

Product Designer/ Guangzhou Huanmengdao Creative Design Co., Ltd.
Peachy Wong
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