Acclaimed Spanish sculptor Helena Rohner began designing handmade ceramic jewelry 15 years ago after a transformative trip to Florence, Italy. Since her not-so-humble beginnings crafting baubles for Barneys New York, Rohner has applied her artistic prowess to a wide array of genres—from kitchenware to ornaments to jewelry to the USB necklaces on sale today.

We had the chance to chat with Rohner at her home in Madrid (okay, we emailed her at home in Madrid and daydreamed we were there) about color, texture, and where she finds inspiration.
