Based in Sydney, Australian designer Shelley Simpson studied music and
dramatic arts before finding herself seated at the pottery wheel in her
roommate’s backyard. In 1994, a shortage of sophisticated dinnerware suitable
for cosmopolitan settings but simple enough for everyday use prompted Simpson
to found Mud Australia. Mud’s unique tableware is characterised by its organic
shapes and a combination of glossy insides and matt exteriors in a wonderful
array of muted colour schemes. Its pared back aesthetic has gained worldwide
popularity and is well known for its commitment to beauty and functionality.