With the research project Ceramics in D Minor, Funda Baysal wants to discover a new technique in 3D ceramic printing that follows the rhythm of baroque music. The mathematical texture and rhythm of this music give her direction to develop different types of textures and surfaces through playful experiments. By analyzing a piece of music, Baysal will convert musical rhythms into 3D printing algorithms, which are then fed into a 3D printer to create a collection of objects that portray the melody, as it were. Her main research question is: how can I develop a method of ceramic making that originates from digital technology and at the same time contains a human element? As part of this research, Baysal will team up with a musician, engineer and architect to guide her in translating the rhythms of the notes into algorithms for 3D printing. According to the advisory committee, this well-defined proposal has interesting and strong principles that make people curious about the outcome and will in all likelihood result in beautiful new work.