VIT ceramics are produced at Kri Kri Studio in Seattle. The designer and artist, Kristin Nelson, earned her degree in ceramic sculpture from the University of Washington and has been working in clay ever since graduating.

VIT, say,"veet", is Swedish for "white". Nelson also studied in Sweden and speaks Swedish, so the name seemed natural for her range detailed with thin, raised white stripes. VIT ceramics focuses on form rather than pattern and is available in a variety of colors including black and white, The sensibility is Scandinavian, practical yet soft and grew from a desire to simplify.

VIT lamp bases  Nelson returns to her roots as a sculptor using the ancient coil and pinch technique to create organic modern forms. From each original shape a plaster mold is made so that multiples can be cast. Painting the bases by hand and applying thin white stripes of thick glaze add texture and ensure that each piece is unique.

The lamps are finished with high quality hardware and vintage style twist cords. A variety of  simple shades are available from the web store or one can custom order a handmade shade in rice paper from Insatiable Studios. A collection of VIT ceramics finials is now available in the web web store.

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VIT tableware  Nelson's first foray into porcelain. The five modern dinnerware pieces include a dinner plate, salad plate, small bowl, large bowl and mug. Like the lamps and vases, each piece has been hand formed and then a mold was made. One can see the artist's hand in the subtly textured surface of  the resulting dishes. VIT ceramics tableware is dishwasher safe; suitable for everyday use. Nelson finds it stimulating and refreshing to be moving in a new direction with porcelain. This collection is not available at the moment.