Alice Aldis
Design BA Hons
Goldsmiths University of London
Specialisms: Product Design / Ceramics / Contemporary Craft
Location: London, United Kingdom
Alice Aldis
First Name: Alice
Last Name: Aldis
Specialisms: Product Design / Ceramics / Contemporary Craft
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My Location: London, United Kingdom
University / College: Goldsmiths University of London
Course / Program Title: Design BA Hons
About
Alice Aldis is a designer exploring ceramics, ornamentation and process led practice. With an interest in how design interacts with everyday life, Alice draws inspiration from the often overlooked details in our surroundings. She collects subtle patterns, shapes and symbols, transforming them into works that invite interaction and spark curiosity.
With a background in both graphic design and fine art, Alice brings a tactile, exploratory approach to her work. Whether creating sculptural forms, ceramic tiles, or archival publications, her process is grounded in material experimentation and creative discovery.
What does ornamentation look like today? Where does it exist? And who decides what counts as ornament? This project explores a shift in ornamentation - moving from grand, traditional ornament towards subtle, often overlooked details. From embossed toilet paper patterns to intricate prints inside security envelopes, these functional but decorative elements challenge the boundaries of what ornamentation can be. By engaging with a community of collectors who celebrate these unnoticed details, the project evolved into a reimagining of contemporary ornamentation. These collected patterns are archived, catalogued, and reinterpreted on ceramic tiles, plates and in publications, giving temporary ornament new permanence. This 'low value' ornamentation is experienced in new ways. The toilet paper embosser, engraved with a V&A ornamental print, highlights the contrast between disposable decoration and the 'high value' ornament preserved in museums. This project confronts how we define, value and perceive ornamentation today and explores what symbols and patterns shape our contemporary ornament.
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