Mixed media object designer amalgamating experimental ceramic and glaze practice with tactile sculptural forms.
Final year project
Kneaded Lamps
Bubble Tea Light
A captivating culmination of the hard and soft; Bubble Tea Light is the first in a collection of playful and tactile lighting pieces combining both sculpture and functionality.
Pistachio Brioche Buns
Dynamic duo of stacked stuffed-shape lamps. Derived from experimental pattern making, this pair represents a diversity of soft surface qualities. Adorned with a selection of custom glazed ceramic embellishments.
Lava Lantern
Hand-built ceramic lantern coated with a gloopy icing-like matte glaze.
Spearmint Sundae
A tall melting lamp that pools onto the floor, topped with a digitally embroidered lampshade.
Crumble and Custard
Crackle and crawl glazed ceramic blob drizzled with polyurethane foam.
Marshmallow Fluff, Bubble Tea XS and Cheesy Fondu
A tactile triptych of smaller lamps with a selection of glaze qualities differing in sheen and texture.
Flump Tower
A large undulating ceramic lamp finished with an engobe and combinations of crackle, crawl and gloop glazes.
Bubble Tea Light (in full)
Ellen Smith
Final year project
Kneaded Lamps
Work Experience
ANNE KYYRO QUINN - 6-month placement at a bespoke acoustic wall covering and interior accessory company. Industrial machine sewing and hand sewing meticulous samples for clients and finishing details on larger scale work. Digitally designing and visualising custom pieces for private and corporate clients, in addition to creating a making guide detailing the construction process of the existing staple AKQ designs for current and future employees to refer to.