Hidden amongst an alleyway of garages in Riverside, Cardiff, you would never have noticed that behind an unassuming blue door lied a creative sanctuary that is Firework Clay Studios – A studio cooperative providing work space and specialised equipment for ceramic artists in a serene and inspiring environment.

Fireworks approached me back in 2007 to design a bilingual catalogue to mark their 10th anniversary as a cooperative, as well as showcase members’ work and promote the studio space itself. Working closely with Lowri Davies, one of the members, it was quickly established that they were looking for something clean and contemporary that would highlight the ceramics themselves and the calming creative atmosphere of the studios. Looking at the ceramic works, I liked the rough and readiness of the clay and decided to use the raw clays as a colour palette for the catalogue, to compliment the photography and give an overall contemporary feel. The shape of the catalogue also lended itself well to the style of photography and helped to set back the text-heavy essay that ran throughout the booklet.

Hidden amongst an alleyway of garages in Riverside, Cardiff, you would never have noticed that behind an unassuming blue door lied a creative sanctuary that is Firework Clay Studios – A studio cooperative providing work space and specialised equipment for ceramic artists in a serene and inspiring environment.

Fireworks approached me back in 2007 to design a bilingual catalogue to mark their 10th anniversary as a cooperative, as well as showcase members’ work and promote the studio space itself. Working closely with Lowri Davies, one of the members, it was quickly established that they were looking for something clean and contemporary that would highlight the ceramics themselves and the calming creative atmosphere of the studios. Looking at the ceramic works, I liked the rough and readiness of the clay and decided to use the raw clays as a colour palette for the catalogue, to compliment the photography and give an overall contemporary feel. The shape of the catalogue also lended itself well to the style of photography and helped to set back the text-heavy essay that ran throughout the booklet.