Victor Castanera is a Spanish designer and creative that put together a pottery line of vases and bowls inspired by the ocean and the beach. The collection, entitled Undae, reflects the texture of grains of sand as well as the water in a series of delicately sculpted resin works that replicate the color of natural settings.
The Undae line of pottery is a return to natural materials and textures drawing inspiration from water and sand for colors and the overall aesthetic of the pieces.
Castanera explains his source of design inspiration to blog Dezeen as, "I am passionate about the ocean since I was a kid and I have an obsession with waves and these organic stripes that the sea creates in the water, so I wanted to start my work being inspired by this."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Natural Materials
- Exploring the use of natural materials in design, particularly in pottery, presents opportunities to create unique and tactile experiences.
- Ocean-inspired Aesthetics
- Embracing the beauty of the ocean, designers can create products that bring a sense of tranquility and nature into everyday spaces.
- Texture Replication
- Developing techniques to replicate natural textures, such as grains of sand, opens up possibilities to add depth and visual interest to various design applications.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Pottery
- Incorporating ocean-inspired aesthetics and natural materials in pottery production can offer customers unique and visually appealing home décor options.
- Home Decor
- Integrating elements of the natural world, such as the beach and the ocean, into home decor products allows consumers to create a calming and serene environment.
- Interior Design
- Texture replication techniques in design, inspired by the natural world, can transform interior spaces into engaging and sensory experiences.
