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 China'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.