Emma Bridgewater
Ceramics Designer | Founder of Emma Bridgewater
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Emma Bridgewater founded her eponymous ceramics brand in 1984, building it into a globally recognized lifestyle company. Her hand-painted pottery and home goods feature distinctive patterns that evoke British country charm.
Bridgewater has authored three books showcasing her design process and the history of the family business. With over 35 years of experience, she shares insights on building a beloved consumer brand, fostering a strong company culture, and reviving traditional craftsmanship for modern audiences.
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How an entrepreneurial potter helped restore beauty to a city
At 23-years-old, Emma Bridgewater boldly launched her new ceramic company in Stoke-on-Trent, a city with rich ceramic traditions but a present that resembled Detroit. She tapped into the dwindling yet still vibrant reservoir of skills and traditions still residing in the city and is now at the center of an economic and cultural renaissance. Emma shares her tumultuous journey to entrepreneurship in an interview with TED speaker and serial-entrepreneur Margaret Heffernan.
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