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“The pleasure of making things beautiful or useful involves your feelings as well as your thinking. When your original sketch evolves into a tangible, three-dimensional object, your heart is anxiously following the process of your work. And the love involved in making it is conveyed to those for whom you made it.”

Quote by Eva Zeisel

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Eva Zeisel
Eva Zeisel

Eva Zeisel was an outstanding industrial designer known for her innovative contributions to the field of ceramic design. Born on November 13, 1906, and passing away on December 30, 2011, her work was celebrated for its simplicity, functionality, and aesthetic value. more

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