Not Work Related was started in 2017 by architect turned ceramicist, Sarah Hussaini. Combining her technical architectural background with the handmade nature of ceramics, Sarah creates intricately patterned ceramic pieces that occupy a space between the handmade and digitally designed.

After getting a masters degree from Columbia University and working several years in architecture, Sarah made the slow accidental transition into ceramics. The studio uses the skills and design thinking from her background to make pieces that reflect the intersection between digital and physical product. Concepts are oftentimes explored through 3d models and 2d illustrations and are then mapped onto ceramic surfaces. Most recently, Sarah has been exploring the next progression of this work through atmospheric firing. This has resulted in a collaborative moment between the meticulous measurements and the unpredictability of the fire in which they are placed.