Hello and welcome! I’m Asya Palatova—a designer, coach, and creative guide. My ceramics practice is both an artistic exploration and a foundation for how I approach creativity, problem-solving, and resilience. Having built my own ceramics and design business over the past 20+ years, I love empowering others to navigate their own creative journeys, build their brands, and establish a strong online presence.
What I offer:
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Creating a website can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With my combined expertise in coaching, design, and web development, I’ll guide you through each step of the process, ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.
We begin by drafting the outline, content, and structure of your website during the Content Development Phase. Once that’s in place, I’ll introduce you to the Squarespace design dashboard and present a design concept based on our discussions.
Through weekly meetings, we will refine the design until it’s ready for launch. After the Design Phase, I’ll optimize your website for mobile, tablet, and SEO.
In the final phase, I’ll teach you how to update your website and maintain its SEO moving forward.
Get in touch to book a complimentary 30-minute exploratory session.
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Whether you’re redefining your professional path after a career shift or layoff, or exploring new creative avenues, I’ll help you channel your energy, determination, and focus into actionable steps, transforming your vision into reality.
Together, we’ll explore the deeper meaning behind your idea or new direction and break it down into actionable, manageable steps. You’ll build the clarity, confidence, and accountability needed to move forward with purpose and inspiration.
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I create handcrafted porcelain dishes designed for everyday rituals. What started as a hobby and blossomed into a full-time career has now evolved into an artistic practice that allows me to recharge and explore new creative depths.
I love the slip-casting process; it’s a form of meditation for me. Each piece starts with mixing a batch of English porcelain slip (liquid clay), a formula I’ve refined over the past twenty years. This high-fire porcelain makes the pieces incredibly durable while remaining light.
I formulate my own glazes and love layering colors to create unexpected, dynamic results. As the glazes flow over each form, they reveal otherworldly landscapes—mysterious strata of earth, water, air, fire, and energy.
Every edge is finished by hand, giving each piece a distinct personality as it moves through the firings. Even bowls from the same mold shift slightly in the high-fire process, resulting in truly one-of-a-kind shapes.
WEBSITE DESIGN+COACHING IN SQUARESPACE
Recent Collaboration:
Pathwise Ventures, Career and Personal Coaching
WHAT WE DID:
COACHING • WEBSITE CONTENT DEVELOPMENT • DESIGN+DEVELOPMENT IN SQUARESPACE • CMS TRAINING
“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new.”
– Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Design, coaching, and ceramics—three ways to shape ideas into reality with creativity and purpose.
As a graphic designer and art director, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with artists and small businesses on diverse projects, spanning both print and digital design, as well as porcelain ceramics.
My journey with clay began while studying graphic design at the University of Cincinnati. What started as a side project has since evolved into Gleena Ceramics—a collection of handcrafted porcelain dishes designed for everyday rituals. Twenty years later, I still find immense joy in creating functional, intuitive, and beautiful pieces that invite people to connect with their daily routines.
Through my ceramics practice, I’ve gained a deep appreciation for presence, flow, and process—qualities I carry into everything I do. Whether in design, making, or coaching, I listen attentively, intuitively gauge the needs of others, and create space for open, honest communication.
Today, my design and ceramics work continues to influence my coaching approach. I collaborate with creatives and entrepreneurs—designers, photographers, painters, gallery owners, writers, wellness providers, and spiritual leaders—to help them gain clarity, confidence, and momentum in their endeavors.
Whether you’re launching a new project, refining your brand, or navigating creative challenges, I provide thoughtful, intuitive support to help you move forward with purpose.
Curious about working together? Let’s connect.
