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Heath Design Series One: Between Hand and Machine

Heath Ceramics, a California-based company that produces an array of new and midcentury pottery gets ready to debut their first show of work from the Heath Clay studio at their San Francisco location titled Heath Design Series One: Between Hand and Machine, an installation which showcases a series of 100 one-of-a-kind prototypes. Dwell takes an exclusive peek behind the scenes.

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Tung Chiang joined Heath earlier this year in March as studio director.
Tung Chiang joined Heath earlier this year in March as studio director.
Chiang hand throwing one of the 100 prototypes in the Heath studio.
Chiang hand throwing one of the 100 prototypes in the Heath studio.
Along with the 100 prototype clay sketches, Heath also chose a permanent candle holder design to join their collection of artisan pottery.
Along with the 100 prototype clay sketches, Heath also chose a permanent candle holder design to join their collection of artisan pottery.
Chiang created 100 one-of-a-kind prototypes, defined as "sketches" in clay. Based on a single concept, these candle holders reflect the continued exploration of form and idea.
Chiang created 100 one-of-a-kind prototypes, defined as "sketches" in clay. Based on a single concept, these candle holders reflect the continued exploration of form and idea.
All prototypes have been designed, manufactured and glazed in Heath's San Francisco studio.
All prototypes have been designed, manufactured and glazed in Heath's San Francisco studio.
Heath co-owner and creative director Catherine Bailey and San Francisco studio director Tung Chiang.
Heath co-owner and creative director Catherine Bailey and San Francisco studio director Tung Chiang.