Maia is a ceramicist originally from Philadelphia, PA (USA). Fascinated with ceramic arts since childhood, Maia studied product design and worked professionally in design research for 10 years before transitioning to ceramics full-time. Maia mainly works on the wheel and enjoys creating interesting forms that convey both playfulness and elegance.

maia ceramicas produces playfully elegant ceramic homeware, kitchenware, and jewelry featuring precise, frequently undulating, forms and bold colors. Maia's craft highlights the beauty of the material as well as the joy of working with clay. Maia’s non-decorative objects are both aesthetically-minded and thoughtfully designed to be comfortable and efficient.