Projects of ll ceramic | ceramic designer

Synaesthetic Dining | Cocktail ware design

This collection of cocktail drinkware combines elements that represent the connections between flavour, visual aesthetics, and texture. Grounded in research, interviews, and experimentation, there is an established synesthetic relationship between visual, tactile, and flavour associations. The traditional cocktail glassware has been redesigned based on the visual associations with five distinct flavours. The vessel itself gives the drink a distinct character, and these visual cues provide an overall impression to enhance the drinking experience.

Texture palette explore with clay

Sweet | Brandy Alexander in Coupe Cup

Salty | Barrel Aged Soy Old Fashioned in Lowball Cup

Sour | Whiskey Sour in Sour Cup

Visualising flavours with Forms and Colours

Spicy | Bloody Mary in Highball Cup

Bitter | Dry Martini in Martini Cup

Synaesthetic Dining | Dining ware design

A set of dining ware designed for The Elephant, a fine dining restaurant in Torquay, in collaboration with Steelite International. (MA Ceramics collaborative project in Staffordshire University

The chef personally serves the food directly into the diner's hand. This unique approach allows you to feel the texture of the vessel, enhancing your tactile experience and creating a stronger connection between the dish and your senses. The dining platform brings you closer to the food, allowing you to fully appreciate each dish with all your senses.

Stamp as a Vessel

Inspired by the iconic Portland vase from Wedgewood and London Shape cup from Spode, they made a modern twist on the classic design. The back stamp of the vase puts a special emphasis on the maker/designer, showcasing their artistry and craftsmanship.

The company's unique date mark and brand mark are unusually located at the bottom of the vessel. In this reimagined version, the back stamp is elegantly embossed on the handle. As you lift the vase, your finger will be stamped, leaving a distinctive mark—an intriguing interaction between the user and the piece itself.