Integrating Digital Technology into Modern Ceramic Art: Enhancing Creativity, Design, and Cultural Expression
Ma Jifei
International Journal of Web Applications, Vol. 17, No. 4, 2025.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6025/ijwa/2025/17/4/153-162
Link: https://www.dline.info/ijwa/fulltext/v17n4/ijwav17n4_2.pdf
Abstract:
This paper explores the integration of digital technology into modern ceramic art, emphasizing its transformative potential in design, production, and creative expression. It begins by highlighting Chinaâ€™s historical prominence in ceramics but notes that contemporary Chinese ceramic art lags behind global standards due to limited innovation and underutilization of digital tools. While industries like automotive and fashion have embraced digital advancements, ceramic art remains largely reliant on traditional, manual techniques. The paper discusses how software such as 3ds Max and Photoshop can enhance ceramic design through 3D modeling, glaze simulation, and decorative pattern creation, offering greater efficiency, accuracy, and creative flexibility compared to conventional methods. Applications span functional ceramics, environmental ceramic installations, and artistic decoration, with digital renderings facilitating better communication, visualization, and ecological integration. The study underscores the need for Chinese ceramic artists to adopt digital technologies to bridge the gap with international counterparts, preserve cultural heritage, and meet modern aesthetic and market demands. Ultimately, the fusion of traditional ceramic practices with digital innovation is presented not as a replacement but as a vital evolution, enabling richer artistic expression, sustainability, and global competitiveness in ceramic art. The conclusion affirms that digital technology serves as both a practical tool and a source of creative inspiration, essential to the future development of the discipline.