In the contemporary era dominated by globalization and consumerism, ceramic design, while pursuing formal innovation and technological advancement, also faces the dilemma of a lack of cultural connotation and hollow spiritual expression. As a core classic of ancient Chinese ritual and musical civilization, the Book of Rites contains profound philosophical thoughts such as "Equilibrium and Harmony" (Zhong He Wei Yu), "Vessel as Repository of Ritual" (Qi Yi Cang Li), and "Unity of Heaven and Humanity" (Tian Ren He Yi). These concepts provide a timeless source of wisdom for contemporary ceramic design. This paper aims to systematically explore how the philosophy of the Book of Rites profoundly influences and reshapes the concepts and practices of contemporary ceramic design from three dimensions: design philosophy, functional ethics, and aesthetic realm. The paper argues that the philosophy of the Book of Rites not only guides design back to a balance between "function" and "beauty" but also promotes its sublimation into "contemporary ritual vessels" that carry cultural memory, manifest the spirit of the times, and construct a harmonious way of life.

Jing Liu, Haoquan Xiong, Jing Jing Fan. The Embodiment of Ritual in Vessels and the Conveyance of Dao through Design: The Influence of Book of Rites Philosophy on Contemporary Ceramic Design. International Journal of Art Innovation and Development (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 1: 30-34. https://doi.org/10.38007/IJAID.2025.060103.

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