전통소재를 활용한 도자 디자인 사례 연구

Background Traditional materials, as the culmination of accumulated aesthetics and techniques in Korean ceramic art, have become valuable visual and cultural resources in contemporary ceramic design. With the global expansion of K-Culture, interest in traditional Korean crafts has been increasing, leading to an active reinterpretation of traditional materials in contemporary ceramic design. Notably, traditional materials have become a crucial element in ceramic design across various sectors, including the development of cultural products by public institutions such as the National Museum and the Korea Craft & Design Foundation (KCDF), as well as competitions like the Korea Craft Competition and the curated collections of private museums such as the Leeum Museum Art Store. This trend continues to expand. However, existing studies have primarily focused on conceptual discussions exploring the modern applicability of traditional materials or individual case analyses. As a result, comprehensive research encompassing ceramic works that are actively distributed in the market remains insufficient. Methods This study examines ceramic works based on traditional materials from four key sources: cultural products from the National Museum, traditional and outstanding cultural products developed by the KCDF, award-winning works from the Korea Craft Competition, and ceramic products sold at the Leeum Museum Art Store. A combined methodology of literature review and case study analysis was employed, with a comparative analysis focusing on formal characteristics and functional elements in each case. Result The study identified three major trends in the contemporary utilization of traditional materials in ceramic design. First, the reinterpretation of traditional forms demonstrates a tendency to modernize existing shapes and patterns with a contemporary aesthetic. Second, the integration of traditional patterns and aesthetic principles into modern design is a prevalent approach that balances both practicality and artistic value. Third, the application of traditional functional elements has been actively pursued to enhance usability and relevance in daily life. Conclusion This study holds significance in providing fundamental research material for the future development of ceramic designs utilizing traditional materials by analyzing their contemporary applications and design characteristics. Given the continuous evolution of contemporary applications, future research should extend beyond the works selected by public institutions and competitions to include curated and commercialized ceramic designs from private museum art stores. Such an approach would allow for a long-term analysis of formal characteristics and design trends, thereby contributing to the sustained development of contemporary ceramic design based on traditional materials.