With a family that ran a kiln, Ching-ho Lin learned pottery from his father. After finishing compulsory military service in 1979, Lin took over the family business. Although the firm was making money at the time, Lin foresaw that his family's services were threatened by the increased use of plastic products, and worked to upgrade the business. Lin believes that pottery must move on from its traditions and that pottery can only hold its own by reintegrating itself into people's daily life.