Pani Jurek's objects go beyond conventional functions. Interactivity is an inherent feature. Conceived as part of a composition, they are designed in response to their surroundings and the people who use them. The usability of Pani Jurek's products is never neglected. The possibilities are tamed by ergonomics and material.
All objects are produced in a small workshop in the same complex as the design studio. Nestled among the apple orchards outside Warsaw, the atelier employs local craftspeople. Bathed in southern light reflected from the leaves of apple trees, The production space achieves the serenity and concentration necessary for artisanal work. The studio also sits beside a family-run cider distillery, placing it in a local entrepreneurial terroir.
The handmade process provides an element of surprise and uniqueness. The artisanal method means the maker has direct control over the entire process. Behind every manufactured item, from start to finish, there is a specific person, as well as the sum of their experience, talent, manual skills, material knowledge, and often … fatigue. One uses the full potential of one's movements, senses, and attention to create an object. This gives full control over the quality of the products and brings to the craft the essential human touch.
Pani Jurek's studio uses local resources. Small non-ceramic pieces are subcontracted to small craft workshops. Wooden objects from the TRN collection are made at Square Drop, one of the finest furniture preservation studios in the region, using traditional carpentry techniques.