Ceramics has always been a subject of interest to me. Coming across a well-equipped ceramic studio in the Industrial Design Centre during my master's programme raised my excitement to play with clay and make things, which otherwise I would only sketch in my notebook. Imagery from nature on ceramics is a theme taken for a design research seminar project with the intention of understanding how the things we use today are inspired by nature. The beauty of any aesthetically appealing object made by man is indirectly a creation of God since this whole universe is his creation.

Studio work has been a major part of this project, where I experienced the pleasure of making my own clay objects that can actually be used. Made tiny mugs, tiles, jewellery, and other articles. While exploring the methods and techniques to make quality clay articles, I also thought of how making such usable clay articles would benefit small potters in the villages located around Mumbai city and help them earn a better livelihood. This report outlines the detailed design process being followed while creating the clay articles.