Muddymind, a pottery inspo app for moving beyond creative blocks

After struggling to find inspiration in my pottery journey and realizing others face the same challenge, I designed Muddymind, a pottery inspiration app that encourage potters to explore new forms, learn about cultural roots of ceramics, and shape their creative voices.

Role

Designer & Developer

Type

Passion project

Keywords

#Product Design, #AI Coding

The Problem

"I don't know what to make"

Feeling uninspired while being surrounded by endless inspiration is a common creative dilemma, and pottery is no exception. Through conversations with 3 potters and my own experience, I uncovered 4 key reasons why we feel stuck in the creative process. If left unresolved, what begins as a passion can easily turn into discouragement or even a complete lost of interest.

User Research

Everyone regardless of skills will experience creative slowdowns

After speaking with potters across 3 skill levels and exploring their creative processes, I found that while their pain points differ, every potter inevitably faces moments where inspiration feels out of reach.

The Opportunity

The Pottery Class Paradox:
breaking creative blocks by simply making more

The Pottery Class Paradox shows that focusing on quantity of work is a more effective path to mastering a skill than focusing on single-piece perfection. This idea inspired me to create Muddymind to help potters enjoy the process, keep making, and grow their craft along the way.

Problem Statement

How might we help potters overcome creative blocks
by encouraging more practice and learning

After speaking with potters across different skill levels and learning about their creative processes, I identified the real causes behind creative blocks—and more importantly, what potters actually need to stay inspired and continue growing in their craft.