Hi there! 👋🏼 I'm Hye-Min, a Korean-American ceramicist and product designer from the Bay Area.
I discovered ceramics during the pandemic after moving out to the Midwest so my husband could start med school. I immediately fell in love with it, joined a local studio after my first class, and started my own business soon afterwards.
I am inspired by my Korean heritage and clean, minimalist forms to create modern, one-of-a-kind ceramics. I enjoy experimenting with different techniques and seek to honor how we are sustained by our everyday rituals, from drinking coffee to serving banchan to loved ones. Check out my Smile Politely interview to learn more about my creative process. You can also follow me on Instagram (@ohmkdesign / @ohmkims) and contact me directly for any inquiries.
You can witness my ceramics livin' their best lives at Ishi (sushi omakase by reservation only in Champaign, IL), Ladro Enoteca (wine bar in Downtown Champaign, IL), and Nanoom Dining (private, Corean fine dining experience in Los Angeles, CA).
Thank you for your support! I hope my ceramics bring you as much joy as they did for me during their creation process ✌🏼