Karla Sotres

Karla Sotres is a Mexican designer and ceramist whose work explores the intersection of design, territory, and the study of creative processes, both individual and collective. Drawing from the principles of slow design, her practice is rooted in the specific contexts she engages with, shaping her aesthetic inquiries.

Her journey into ceramics began before the age of 25, when she discovered a profound connection to clay. Its permeability, hospitality, and elasticity provided a sense of grounding and self-discovery. With a background in industrial design and three years of experience in the food design sector, ceramics became the medium through which she could fully articulate her creative vision.

In 2014, Karla relocated to Montebuono, situated between the Sabine countryside and Umbria. Here, her home became a workshop equipped with a potter’s wheel and a small kiln. This space serves as the foundation for her creative process, as well as a site for teaching, co-organizing community projects, and nurturing her family. Her practice reflects a commitment to an honest, sustainable, and thoughtful approach—an ethos rooted in care, slowness, and kindness.