Bridget Bodenham
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Where and what did you study and what year did you graduate?
Diploma of Arts (Ceramics), 2006, University of Ballarat.
Where did you head after graduating?
After graduating I took part in the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) and have spend the last year setting up a studio with studio equipment
When did you launch your own business?
End of 2007.
What motivated you to start your own business?
I am motivated by the enjoyment of making objects, cooking and sharing.
How would you describe your business to someone who didn’t know you?
My business is designing and making objects from clay that have functional possibilities. I make tableware, utensils and jewellery.
How would you describe the products you design to someone who hadn’t seen them?
My work explores weight, texture and form. As a group of objects they invite touch. They are handmoulded, pierced and faceted forms that fit as well into the hand as they sit on the shelf.
What are the most challenging parts of being a designer running a small business?
I think the most challenging part is finding time to do everything and to still develop creatively.
What inspires your design projects?
I am inspired by people, nature and culture.
What are the next steps for you?
I hope to continue making and developing a range of ceramics that is widely used, to collaborate with other makers and materials and to be recognised as an artist and designer.
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