The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 49 No 3 November 2010
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Focus: Architectural <strong>Ceramics</strong><br />
Top: left to fight, James Kirkton.<br />
Shelley Simpson, Russel Koskela<br />
and Sash. Titchkovsky<br />
Centre: Licht in production at Mud<br />
Bottom: Licht on dISplay<br />
Both companies are committed to producing their wares in Australia. "By doing things locally,<br />
we know that all the people who make our pieces are properly paid and have a decent standard <strong>of</strong><br />
living, " says Titchkosky.<br />
"<strong>The</strong> Licht and dome-shaped light fitting," says Titchkosky,<br />
"are meeting a gap in the marketplace for light fittings that<br />
s<strong>of</strong>ten the harsh light <strong>of</strong> energy-efficient globes."<br />
By collaborating with local companies such as Mud, and<br />
being selective about sourcing materials, Koskela has had<br />
85 per cent <strong>of</strong> their range independently certified as being<br />
environmentally innovative. Th is allows them to work in the<br />
green building space when undertaking corporate fitouts.<br />
Working with local compan ies and bouncing <strong>of</strong>f ideas around<br />
design, Titchkosky says, has allowed Koskela a lot more<br />
freedom to experiment and be creative. "When you find the<br />
right partners it is a really exciting thing to do and brings energy<br />
and another point <strong>of</strong> view into the business."<br />
Frances Morgan is a freelance writer with<br />
a long-standing interest in ceramics.<br />
www.mudaustralia.com<br />
www.koskela.com.au<br />
40 THE IOURNAL OF AUSTRALIAN CERAMICS NOVEMBER <strong>2010</strong>
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