Not Work Related is the company of architect turned ceramicist Sarah Hussaini. Started in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, it takes a playful approach to household ceramics.
ABOUT THE STUDIO
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.
For press and inquiries, contact the studio.
Press/Publications
As told to Lauren Gallow, “One Last Thing”
Dwell Magazine
Alyssa Gerasimoff, “Ceramics”
Erria Issue 002
Hartman, Steph “Wrap Loves”
Wrap Magazine
DuVall, Romond “Artists’ Perspective”
Title Magazine
Covit, Dana “Gotta Have That Cute Mug? Act Fast”
New York Times
Dwell “The Dwell 24: The Up-and-Coming Designers Who Need to be on Your Radar Right Now”
Dwell Magazine
Babür, Oset “The Prettiest Pottery”
Food & Wine
Friedman, Sophie “Workshop to Table”
Michelin Guide
Awards/Lectures/Workshops
2025 Speaker, American Craft Council
2025 Speaker, Ceramic School
2025 Visiting Artist Lecture and Workshop, Princeton University
2025 Visiting Artist Lecture and Workshop, Fall Kill Creative Works
2024 Visiting Artist Lecture and Crit, Pratt University
2024 Design Offsite Speaker, Square
2024 Haystack Faculty: Not Winging It: Calculated Uncertainty
2024 Design Offsite Speaker and Workshop, Squarespace
2023 Visiting Artist Demo and Lecture, Northern Iowa University
2022 Oki Doki Atmospheric Futures Scholarship
2021 Visiting Artist Workshop and Lecture, Brooklyn Museum
