Rosie Marks
Rosie May is a British ceramic designer working at the intersection of craft and contemporary lighting design. Based in Essex, she develops sculptural lighting as collectible design objects from her studio.
Porcelain remains central to her work for its translucency, allowing the light to be softened and shaped through the body of the material. Using slipcasting techniques, she develops forms that allow precise manipulation of wall thickness and surface to influence the diffusion of light.
Rosie graduated in Ceramic Design from Central Saint Martins in 2025. Since graduating, her work has been exhibited in London and featured in Architectural Digest. She is currently expanding her practice into a cohesive collection of studio-made lighting for contemporary homes.
My practice explores how light influences the emotional quality of an interior space, and how subtle shifts in illumination can alter the way a space is experienced. I am interested in lighting not only as a functional necessity, but as a spatial tool capable of constructing an atmosphere, defining the character of an environment.
Inspired by natural forms and textures, I aim to reintroduce a sense of tactility and calm into contemporary interiors. Working primarily with porcelain, I use its qualities to create fine, translucent walls that diffuse light into a soft ambient glow, resulting in moments of calm and comfort.
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