Kim Jeoung-Ah

Institution/Department: School of Design and Crafts HDK
Previous studies: University of Gothenburg, Sweden; University of Arts and Design Helsinki UIAH, Finland; Ewha Womens University, South Korea
Thesis: Paper-composite porcelain: Characterisation of material properties and workability from a ceramic art and design perspective.
Research areas: Design; Ceramics; Interdisciplinary
Current research: A practice-based research project on the aesthetic ­experience of ceramic art and design.
The aim of this project is to explore the aesthetic experience of ceramic art and design products. As in many other design-related fields, the public’s experience is also of importance in ceramics.
The project is based on two major studies. The first is exploring visual ­appearances in ceramic objects and how aesthetic experiences can be applied to the creation of designs while the second is investigating the public’s attitudes towards eco-materials and eco-design. This study uses prototypes produced with new sustainable ceramic material which develops during this project.
The expected outcomes are: (1) the revelation of the value a ceramic object ­actually brings to people, which may lead ceramic designers and industries to new ideas and new creations, (2) new knowledge to support the possible ­development of eco-ceramic products through the use of sustainable ­ceramic materials, (3) the provision of insight into people’s expectations and ­experiences, and finally, (4) the establishment of a platform for further research development in this field through a better understanding of public desires and attitudes toward ceramic art and design products.

E-mail address: Kim.jeoung-ah@hdk.gu.se or fsk0kim@hdk.gu.se
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