The PT Stool was designed in response to the thousands of jobs at the Port Talbot steelworks that are set to be lost. The stool is made from sturdy steel, echoing the industrial aesthetic of the steelworks itself. Its three legs are authoritative pillars reflecting the essential role of the steelworks in the community, the economy, and the landscape. The choice of materials and craftsmanship reflects the perseverance of the workers who have been the backbone of the industry for generations.

The stool's details convey the sadness and scale of what has been decided. The black oxidation process seen at the base of the stool symbolizes the mark the steelworks has left on society. Atop the stool, the human impact of the impending job losses is evident. Two thousand eight hundred nails, each representing a worker facing unemployment, pierce the stool's surface. The rust spreading along their edges signifies the erosion of livelihoods, families, and community. The nails symbolize the magnitude of the loss and the jobs that are about to be lost, reminding us of the human cost behind corporate decisions. It is a stark echo of past struggles, reminding us of the closure of coal mines that destroyed many Welsh communities decades ago.

The PT Stool is a symbol of what is happening as well as a way to reflect on the situation and show empathy, raising the question of why more isn't being done to protect the jobs of the people of Port Talbot?