Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kyle Lee. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Kyle, thanks for joining us today. Getting that first client is always an exciting milestone. Can you talk to us about how you got your first customer who wasn’t a friend, family, or acquaintance?
My First Client was a partnership with West Elm. They actually reached out to me via Instagram. I thought at the time that it was a fake message so I deleted it. They then reached out to me by email and it wasn’t until I opened the email did I realize it was something legitimate. Shortly after, I partnered with them.
Kyle, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Kyle Scott Lee owns CeramicMeltdown.com. CeramicMeltdown.com is a private ceramic studio located in the Gowanus Area of Brooklyn New York.
WHAT WE CREATE: CeramicMeltdown creates tableware, vases, planters and other interior decor items crafted in white stoneware and in porcelain clay.
SERVICES WE PROVIDE: The studio also provides memberships to seven other ceramic artists, firing services for non-member ceramic artists, we accept commissioned inquiries from individuals and design firms and ceramic workshops from both internal and external ceramic artists.
WHERE TO FIND US: You can find work by the Kyle Scott Lee on the studio website (www.ceramicmeltdown.com) and in the Virginia Commonwealth Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, The New York Historical Society, and Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh just to name a few. Additionally, my work can be found at Companion Gallery in Humboldt Tennessee.
ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS: Kyle Scott Lee focuses on creating traditional shapes for clients, followers and fans that have an eye for bold colors, designs and patterns
WHERE WE’VE BEEN FEATURED: The work of Kyle Scott Lee has been featured in Elle Decor, Interiors Magazine, The New York Times Magazine and Architectural Digest
One accomplishment that the studio is proud of is our dedication to reducing our carbon footprint. With the acquisition of a PugMill (Clay Recycling Equipment) we are dedicated to reducing our clay purchases from suppliers and the associated delivery fuel charges
Do you sell on your site, or do you use a platform like Amazon, Etsy, Cratejoy, etc?
I primarily sell my work from my website, but also sell in on other online ceramic gallery platforms such as Companion Gallery, Charlie Cummings Gallery and ClayAkar. We also participate in local markets around Manhattan and Brooklyn
How do you keep in touch with clients and foster brand loyalty?
When new items become available in our Website or we are featured in a publication or participating in an event, we provide email communications with our customers and clients.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ceramicmeltdown.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceramicmeltdown/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ceramicmeltdown/
- Youtube: @ceramicmeltdown7300
- Other: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ceramicmeltdown
Image Credits
Kyle Scott Lee