Inside the Designer’s Mind: 10 Creative Questions for the Maker of Totally Dreamy Ceramics

How often do you spend time thinking about everyday items like dishes and coffee mugs? Probably not that often (probably not even when you’re actually using them). Well, Amy Hamley is out to change all that with Redraven Studios, her brand of handmade porcelain pieces, from dinnerware to home decor. The classically trained painter infuses her ceramics with a modern, abstract hand, revealing an oh-so-dreamy collection of ceramics, embellished with gold foil accents and romantic color pairings.

Take a peek and see what Amy has to say about her style, her love of gold and the best, unexpected creative advice.

Nestled in Berkeley, California, Redraven Studios is a true creative workspace featuring in-progress platters and ready-to-fire plates and bowls alongside a commanding wall of showcasing finished pieces.

Every.single.piece from Redraven Studios is handmade, hand-painted and utterly unique, included the gold-leaf accented Canyon series, above.

Petite ring dishes and tasting bowls from Redraven Studios.

Amy doesn’t just sell dinnerware; home decor is also part of her repertoire.