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    "The Kink Vase—named for the two sharp bends that create its suggestive, humanoid form—was an experiment combining digital and analog processes. Specifically, I was experimenting with Rhino, a digital tool, and slip-casting, a traditional, analog process, to create a form that would not be possible by other means of production," says Griffin when asked about her inspiration for the Kink Vase. 

     

    With a background in graphic design, Rachel Griffin of Earnest Studio spent five years producing exhibitions and books before moving to the Netherlands to study at the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2007. In 2012, she launched her studio, which focused on furniture, lighting, and accessories. 

    • A studio shelf displays various design samples and materials, including two Kink Vases in beige and soft blue. Their bold, U-shaped silhouettes contrast with vibrant red panels, curved fabric swatches, and grid-patterned tile samples in the background.
    • A close-up of the light blue Kink Vase on a wooden surface, surrounded by a textured stone base, circular marble coaster, blue metal tiffin container, and grid-patterned tiles. The vase’s soft matte finish and sculptural form are highlighted by bright lighting.

    On choosing the Netherlands to shape her design practice, Rachel explains, "I chose the Netherlands for the Design Academy Eindhoven and, after graduation, Rotterdam felt like the natural choice with its vibrant design community. Sharing a studio with fellow designers has been inspiring—we each bring unique strengths and backgrounds, allowing us to give each other refined feedback throughout the design process." 

     

    Reflecting on her approach to design, she says, "I often begin projects with something physical, such as a tool, a material, or a production technique. I rarely have finished products in mind; exploration in and around the starting point eventually defines form and function. I'm most interested in simple shapes that have a strong relationship to process and material."

    Speaking on the thoughts behind her design philosophy and approach, she explains: "I'm interested in themes of modularity and multiplicity. I prefer simple, flexible structures that do more with less," and continues:  

    Rachel Griffin "The crossover between graphic and product design is probably most evident in the products which have a simple, bold silhouette, and in the modular pieces—in the sense that they're built using a structure being repeated again and again."

    With its characterful kink, the Kink Vase brings a contemporary form to the archetypical flower vase through a combination of modern technology with traditional ceramic craftsmanship.  

    Rachel Griffin "The Kink Vase combines modern technology and traditional craft to produce a unique form, which is simple, graphic, and humorous, and represents my identity most clearly with its simple, bold form."
    • Rachel Griffin stands near a large window in her bright studio, resting one hand on a sand-colored Kink Vase on a wooden workbench. The space is filled with light, houseplants, and shelves full of colorful design books, models, and material samples.
    • In a black-and-white close-up, Rachel holds a Kink Vase close to their torso.
    • Two Kink Vases—one in deeo red, the other in creamy white—sit side-by-side on a curved metal bench in an outdoor garden setting. The gravel ground and leafy green backdrop contrast with the vases’ smooth, modern ceramic forms.

    Kink is crafted from earthenware with a glazed interior, adding a refined touch to its design. "Earthenware allowed us to explore a wider range of sizes, colors, and finishes that wouldn't have been possible otherwise," she says. Available in four colors—Sand, Light Blue, Light Green, and Deep Red—each hue brings a unique expression to the piece.  

    A lineup of six Kink Vases in a range of soft finishes—lilac , beige, blue, white, and deep red—sits neatly on a wooden shelf beneath a row of books and design objects. Each vase features the iconic U-shaped form with twin cylindrical openings.
    Rachel Griffin smiles while seated at a white desk in her studio, holding a white ceramic mug. Behind her, several Kink Vases in matte blue and neutral tones are displayed among material samples, tools, and a large collection of design books.

    Rachel shares her thoughts on the new colors: "The Light Green and Deep Red shades highlight the vase's form in distinct ways. The lighter green brings out the shadows, making the rounds and folds more visible, while the darker red offers a richer, moodier feel." 

    The new scaled-up floor vase introduces exciting possibilities for interior design. "It's a perfect complement to the series, providing space for larger, more sculptural arrangements and making a bold statement in any room," states Rachel. 

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