The Daon pottery concept gives broken and discarded ceramics a second life by transforming studio waste into meaningful objects. Drawing inspiration from the way birds build nests, the project gathers warped pieces, shattered cups, and failed forms into new vessels that celebrate imperfection. Each piece is carefully composed to feel organic yet intentional—fragments arranged around a center to create beauty from what would typically be thrown away.

At its core, Daon pottery is about material empathy and creative reuse. Designers experimented with gold foam models and bisque-fired debris to find a blend that was structurally sound and visually compelling. The result is a collection that tells the story of process and reinvention, inviting us to reconsider waste not as failure, but as the beginning of something new. It’s a poetic take on sustainability, rooted in craft and emotional resonance.

Image Credit: Jungeun Kim, Chaeyeon Yoo, Mingi Cho