“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 both form and function. I’m most interested in simple shapes that have a strong relationship to process and material,” says Griffin of her work.

An upshot to her intuitive approach is the Kink Vase, a porcelain vessel she designed for Muuto. “The Kink Vase — named for the two sharp bends that create its suggestive, humanoid form — was an experiment in 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,” she says.

“I’m interested in themes of modularity and multiplicity; I prefer simple, flexible structures that do more with less,” Griffin continues. “The crossover between graphic and product design is probably most evident in the products that have a simple, bold silhouette, as well as in in the modular pieces—in the sense that they’re built using a structure being repeated again and again.”

With its singular form, the design offers a new perspective on the traditional flower vase through a combination of modern technology with the time-honored craft of ceramics: “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.”

The Kink Vase is slip-cast in porcelain and features a glazed interior for a refined touch. It’s available in three colors: Sand, Light Blue, and Dusty Lilac.