Cedric Mitchell: At the Intersection of Craft, Design and Culture
About this episode
Cedric Mitchell discusses his multidisciplinary design approach and the intersection of craft, utility, and visual culture.
Cedric Mitchell is a multidisciplinary designer, glass artist, and cultural tastemaker successfully combining elements including craft, utility, and visual culture. His work is rooted in handmaking but reaches beyond any single medium. He designs objects that carry energy, emotion, and intention – pieces meant to live with people. Says Mitchell: "My design language is what I call modern funk . It is defined by bold color, playful geometry, and confident forms balanced by structure and refinement. I draw inspiration from music, movement, architecture, and everyday rituals. Whether I am working on lighting, furniture, or collectible objects, my goal remains the same. To create work that feels alive, expressive, and deeply human." Cedric Mitchell Design is not just a studio; it is a platform for craft-driven innovation across categories where functional objects, sculptural works, and cultural storytelling coexist. This year is shaping up to be a big one for Mitchell, who recently launched a new body of work through JOOPITER , further pushing his practice into collectible design. Alongside that, he continues to develop new lighting and furniture pieces, leaning more into sculptural…
People in this episode
Host: Shawn Waggoner
Guest: Cedric Mitchell
Topics covered
- design
- glass art
- craft
- cultural storytelling
- collectible design
Keywords
- modern funk
- bold color
- playful geometry
- functional objects
- sculptural works
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cedric Mitchell Design, JOOPITER
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