Chang Shi: ceramic lifestyle

CHANG Shi graduated from Jingdezhen College of Ceramic Arts. In 2009, he founded “CS-Ceramic”,  a ceramic lifestyle brand. He combines minimal aesthetics with traditional handicraft from Jingdezhen, China’s “Porcelain Capital”.

Chang likes to discuss the relationship between Chinese traditional culture and contemporary lifestyle. He believes that objects can reflect everyone’s attitude towards life.

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“Daffodil” Filter Coffee Set

Year: 2016
Material and Process: Black glaze, reduction 1300°

Applying design details inspired by daffodil motifs in Chinese art onto the coffee set, makes it a decorative item with high functionality. The curve surface of the “petals” and the single hole at the bottom of the filter cup will help the water flow faster. There is an insulating layer in the cup that can keep the water warm. The wooden handle brings some softness and elegance.

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“Chrysanths” Filter Coffee Cup

Inspired by gold and silver wares from Tang dynasty in Chinese history, “Chrysanths” filter coffee cup combines the traditional decorative pattern with practicality of modern lifestyle.

The uneven surface, which looks like Chrysanthemum’s flower shape, provides the ideal texture to keep water flowing while making grounded coffee fully contact the air.

The oak base can be easily detached and adopted to different methods of coffee making, giving an extra touch to the product.

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“Carefree” Wine Set

Year: 2016
Material and Process: Porcelain, misty blue glaze, reduction 1300°

At a time when people drink excessively, a set of delicate wine wares can let you remember the elegance of the past days and appreciate the etiquette again. The functions of the wine set have been carefully considered to make it easy to use. The bowl is especially good for warm wine.

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“Tangram” Plate

Inspired by Tangram,  a dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat shapes. Several different ways of arrangement can be played around with. The creamy colour of the glaze, adds a warm touch to the table.