Materials & makers / 03
The people behind the surface
A catalogue shows the finished tile. The people and processes behind it explain why one range has a quietly varied glaze and another a complex sculpted form.
Material judgement
Quality is built through the process
Body, forming, drying, glaze preparation, application and firing all affect the result. The publication explains that quality is created through the process and protected through inspection, not added in a final check.
Different strengths
Not every maker solves the same problem
INAX brings material knowledge to architectural scale. Kenzan explores relief and the sculptural wall. The makers behind Kaji preserve glaze character through a long-established production process. Mittsu’s role is to understand those differences and select a tile that belongs in the project.
A curated way in
The collection is the beginning
The document describes Mittsu’s selection as a considered way into a wider range of forms, glazes and manufacturing knowledge. Begin with a tile and colour you like; if a project needs a different proportion or finish, share the brief with the team.
