Tinne Debruijne

Mind, body, soul and simplicity. These words reflect my work as a contemporary ceramicist. From idea to design, from clay to art, never losing sight of simplicity. The passion for the matter is the driving force behind my choice to work professionally with ceramics. Designing has always been a major part of my life, as illustrated by my background as an independent interior architect, senior web designer at Boondoggle and a designer for Belgian decoration brand D&M Depot. It therefore comes as no surprise that the originality and character of my creations have succeeded in moving people for the past 15 years. The collaboration with 3Dmatic opens a whole new world and 3D-printing is a fantastic platform for my designs without creative restraints.

The creation of the ash urn ''Unspoken words'' because it grew out of a personal experience. 13 years ago a young man in the family died suddenly. When his wife said in church ''I still have SO much to tell you'' I was blown away. These simple words made such an impact on me that I started to create a personalized urn for those last words. Unsaid. Unexpressed. Words, feelings, promises. I wanted to bring these to life in the intimacy of this piece of art.

My first design I made for a company were vases and collections for a Belgian interior company: D&M Depot (https://dmdepot.be/)

I feel creative every moment of the day. My brain is always thinking in shapes, textures and colors. But sometimes, just waiting in the doctors waiting room or waiting at the airport I create my best designs. I call it my ''no-moments''. While for others it's 'lost time' for me it's 'created time'.

Function, shape and texture have to be in complete balance. But I'm very sensitive for texture.

A good design doesn't need much explanation, it speaks for itself, just like a good piece of art.

New materials will open up a whole new ''playground'' for designers. Materials we didn't know they COULD exist. Already 3D printing is a huge step for design. No limits anymore ... what will make it much more difficult AND interesting!

16/17th of February 2014 - The launch of the ash urn:'unspoken words'' at 'Funeral @ work' in Leuven, Belgium The next exhibition will be the launch of 'Life' and 'love': - http://www.lifeloveloss.eu/en/products/life - http://www.lifeloveloss.eu/en/products/love

Everyday life objects can be inspirations. A curve of a shoe, a texture of an insect or the colors in a movie can bring an new idea. I'm very sensitive for texture. So when I think of a new design I immediately think in combination of texture and shape.

I'm Belgian but living in South-West of France. I lived for 5 years in the USA. Where I live does not affect me in my designs. I design from within myself.

ALWAYS stay true to yourself. NEVER give up. Work hard. ''Dreams don't work unless you do''! And above all: ''BELIEVE in yourself''. Others can not believe in you if you don't believe in yourself!!!!

Stay open for your environment, feel what is needed but work from within yourself.

It depends on the object you have to design. It can take years before a design is perfect.

Discovering my work was been copied (they tried)! It made me realize how vulnerable we are as designers and how fast we have to protect our designs.

My sculptural work because I work completely intuitive on these pieces.

We are opening a Bed & Breakfast in the South West of France - www.lesmirandes.com - where I will also continue working on my projects and artwork. It will be an interesting mix of supporting my husband with the B&B and working on my pieces. I will also sell my work in my small gallery on the property.

I develop my designs myself. Only now for the memory boxes and ash urns I work together with my producer of 3dmatic: Guy Hoegaerts

The memoryboxes 'Life' and 'love' it will by launched soon. LIFE: A child, born out of love. New life and new, unknown feelings. The most precious thing that we ever will cherish. The strength of the bond between parents and their newborn child. A silent pact between hearts and souls. The Life collection comprises 3D printed porcelain shapes, the content and finish of which are fully personalized. This creates a medium for parents to express their feelings and celebrate the birth of their child. A beautiful poem praising this new life. A charming picture. A safe place for all of those treasures and trinkets that will become the keepsakes of early childhood. LOVE: 2 people. A gesture. A seal of the ultimate friendship and passion uniting two individuals who have become one. The promise to be for ever faithful. Unconditional love that makes them partners for life. The Love collection gives couples the opportunity of affording an additional (3D) dimension to their marriage bond. A beautiful text significant to both. A portrait. A receptacle that may contain the many good wishes sent by guests or a honeymoon souvenir.