Daniele Giovanelli – Design Pottery

Biography:

Daniele Giovanelli was born in Milan on 10 January 1971. He graduated as a graphic expert and later attended the school of advertising graphics. Enter the R&D department of one of the leading Italian companies in the motorcycle sector, initially dealing with graphic design and product communication, and subsequently also with technical development. In 2003 he approached the world of 3D software, attending the course of Modeling and Animation in Maya. For the past 15 years he has been working as a freelance, designer and illustrator mainly in the automotive and food packaging sectors. From 2017 he decides to undertake a more material journey, complementary to his digital activity: having always cultivated a passion for design and prototyping, he decided to approach the world of artisan ceramics.

Concept:

DGsign Pottery is the brand created by Daniele Giovanelli makes ceramic objects. In the work process he tries to take advantage of the experiences developed in the various industrial sectors: the idea begins from 3D design. Afterwards he analyzes the possible technical problems due to the fact that the creations are often the result of the assembly of different articles and materials. The choice of coloring and finishing materials are the phases that complete the design process. The DGsign Pottery collection is composed of: house objects, ornamental or for food use. The finishes vary from "raku" (ancient Japanese cooking) to traditional glazing until the under-glazing coloring.

Products:

Lanterna Raku Sumo

"Sumo", is a handmade raku ceramic candle holder; is one of the four characters from the "Japan figures" collection. It comes with a very stylized design; the bust can be lifted; on the back side it has a slot to insert a small candle.

Lanterna Raku Samurai

"Samurai", is a handmade raku ceramic candle holder; is one of the four characters from the "Japan figures" collection. It comes with a very stylized design; the “kabuto” helmet can be lifted; on the back side it has a slot to insert a small candle.

Lanterna Raku Geisha

"Geisha", is a handmade raku ceramic candle holder; is one of the four characters from the "Japan figures" collection. It comes with a very stylized design; the bust can be lifted; on the back side it has a slot to insert a small candle.

Lanterna Raku Contadino

"Contadino", is a handmade raku ceramic candle holder; is one of the four characters from the "Japan figures" collection. It comes with a very stylized design; the hat can be lifted; on the back side it has a slot to insert a small candle.

Vassoio Raku Tondo Round

ceramic tray with black raku cooking with central plate in MDF wood with textured carving. It can be used as a table tray or a pocket emptier.

Piastrella Sottopiatto Nera Raku

Raku ceramic tile. In the black version it is matt. The central hole allows it to be used as an incense dish. The low relief texture gives it an industrial look.

Piastrella Tonda Sottopentola Raku

Raku ceramic tile in glossy light blue.The central hole allows it to be used as an incense dish. The low relief texture gives it an industrial look.

Vintage Toy Car

Ceramic racing car, stylized replica of classic metal toys. The model has some parts (front hook, rear exhausts, pilot head) assembled to the main body with the "Kintsugi" technique. The glossy glazing contrasts with the semi-matt black wheels made with raku cooking. The axles and locking washers are in wood and laser-cut MDF. This model is part of the "vintage toys" collection and is designed as a decorative ornament.

Vintage Toy AirPlane

Ceramic biplane, stylized replica of classic metal toys. The model has some parts (engine, rear stand, pilot head) assembled to the main body with the "Kintsugi" technique. The glossy glazing contrasts with the semi-matt black wheels and propeller made with raku cooking. Some parts are in wood and laser-cut MDF. This model is part of the "vintage toys" collection and is designed as a decorative ornament.