YUCCA VALLEY, CALIF.—Star Tile presents Kaiyo, its newest handcrafted tile, designed to bring movement, emotion, and mental clarity to interior and exterior environments. Inspired by ocean waves and informed by the principles of neuroscience, Kaiyo is a full-on sensory experience.
“Our brains are wired to recognize and respond to natural patterns,” explained Andrea Keller, Co-founder of Star Tile. Rooted in the natural order of the Fibonacci sequence, Kaiyo takes fragments of the spiral it forms and places it within asymmetrical hexagon shapes, sculpted to evoke flowing water, and capture the motion and time of a growing wave in ceramic form. This offers a fresh antidote to the static, repetitive look of traditional tile.
“This is our most movement-based tile,” Keller said. “It’s almost like you can sense the wave swelling and can see more waves forming behind it, depending on the layout. With Kaiyo, we wanted to create something that’s not just beautiful, but mentally restorative. When you install this tile, you’re not just designing a surface, you’re designing an experience that stirs emotion, promotes well-being, and invites play.”
This flexibility invites architects and designers to explore their creativity while engaging viewers in a deeper, instinctual way. The pattern can be installed in infinite variations, from a bold, full-wall feature to a subtle, organic wave woven through neutral field tile.
Products Promote Mental Clarity
Star Tile’s design philosophy centers on how built environments impact mental health. According to research in neuroplasticity and cognitive science, patterns derived from sacred geometry, like those found in Kaiyo, are naturally calming, reduce stress, and stimulate neural engagement. By echoing the fractal beauty of nature, Star Tile’s products promote mental clarity, focus, and a sense of harmony.
Named after the Japanese word for “ocean,” Kaiyo also evokes the quiet strength and serenity of the sea, with a nod to forgiveness and emotional flow.
Kaiyo is available in Star Tile’s signature handcrafted ceramic, glazed in a variety of natural tones, and suitable for both interior and exterior use. It is a seamless blend of art, nature, and brain science for immersive, restorative spaces.
To learn more about Kaiyo and to view Star Tile’s full product offering, visit www.star-tile.com.
