Don't worry, student architects, like all students, are prawn to being given naff assignments. part of thetraining.

Consider it a challenge OP. Architects have to be able to design their work effectively. The weirder the task, the harder it will be and the more it will prove your skill once you accomplish it!

Love your name js

this actually sounds so interesting! my sister is a prop maker and the things she makes for work are so cool. Very talented people get to do these things - I hope you have fun!

Even odd things can be made to look awesome.

Op your boss is trying to make your creativity flow.

You could make it a night light. Since shrimp are small. Nothing? I'll see myself out...

I fail to see how this is anything but a win...

Honestly, that sounds like a fun project to tackle

Go for it!! you can do it