David T. Kim is the founder of DTK Ceramics, a Chicago based pottery production studio. DTK Ceramics aims to create a wide range of objects that enhance the rituals of daily life. David finds inspiration from his Korean heritage, utilizing East Asian techniques that result in pieces that embody their traditional inspirations with a modern aesthetic.
David has a unique blend of eastern and western pottery techniques in his work as he received his B.F.A at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and studied in Korea under Master potter Kwak Kyung Tae.
Prior to starting DTK Ceramics, David trained in multiple techniques of ceramics - from tile making to small batch production pottery. His experience working for his father, a chef and restaurant owner has allowed David to think of all the intricacies of plateware from chef to consumer. All of these experiences helped him learn, create, and design ceramics on a small batch unique scale.
DTK Ceramics specializes in creating custom dinnerware for many of the nation's top restaurants and home use.
As Seen In:
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
Boka
Bocadillo Market
Brass Heart
Cariño
Crying Tiger
Dial M for Modern
Duck Sel
El Che
EL Ideas
Esmé
George Trois
Grand Marina Resort
Indienne (Chicago, NYC)
International Museum of Dinnerware Design
Jeong
Juno Sushi
Kasama
Kimski
Krasi (Boston)
Loews Hotel
Mako (Chicago, NYC)
Mi Tocaya Antojería
Mirra
Momotaro
Moody Tongue
Norikaya (Los Angeles)
Noriko
Omakase Box
Oriole
Perilla Steak
Porto
Residence Inn Aventura Miami by Marriott
Schwa
Sepia
Sifr
Sushi-San
Tamu
Temporis
& more
In the press:
WGN Chicago:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z5aFimgbqs&ab_channel=WGNNews
Chicago Mag:
https://www.chicagomag.com/dining-drinking/june-2019/chicago-restaurants-love-this-mans-plates/
Michelin Guide:
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/features/2021-michelin-holiday-gift-guide/
Curioso:
https://www.curioso.us/curioso-x-dtk-ceramics
Chicago Tribune:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/reviews/ct-food-review-esme-jenner-tomaska-lincoln-park-20211004-furqjn3aabcjpdzododtbmnsza-story.html
Secret Chicago:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1259768964441457
Lumpen Radio:
https://lumpenradio.podbean.com/e/dish-with-david-%E2%80%A2-07-27-25-%E2%80%A2-david-t-kim/
The Maker's Playbook Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/episode-204-building-a-commissions-based-business/id1545605512?i=1000541598934
En Process Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvwISypvBUI&ab_channel=enprocesspodcast
I Am Consciously Curious Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/75-pottery-is-the-art-of-failure-ft-david-t-kim/id1466582043?i=1000619146339
Vocalo Radio:
https://vocalo.org/chi-sounds-like-david-t-kim
