They say that baking is like science. You need to understand the chemistry behind each ingredient and what should or shouldn't go well together.

But this baker takes her craft to the next level by applying precision that rivals a mathematician.

Lauren Ko is a self-taught baker who is currently residing in Seattle, Washington.

She has a thing for pies.

Rather than creating this typical comfort food that is delicious on the inside but just basic on the outside, she uses her pies as a canvas for some of the prettiest geometric patterns you'll ever see on pastry.

You'll get lost just scrolling through her Instagram feed alone. No wonder she managed to attract more than 160,000 followers within six months!

Here are some of our favourite pie designs by Lauren:
 

 

The best-laid tans. ☀️| Cherry pie with a woven chocolate and peanut butter crust. | We’ve been having some quality discussions on here about things that don’t really matter (but which still foster v strong feelings). I’m normally terrible at small talk, but your responses have been so entertaining, I feel compelled to keep the conversation going. Which of course means I can’t think of any more questions to ask, so an awkward lull ensues and we all quietly stare off into the distance and gulp our wine until we can escape to get another glass...??? . . . . . . . . . . #lokokitchen #cherry #chocolate #peanutbutter #pie #pieart #instabake #instasweet #f52pie #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #marthabakes #imsomartha #thebakefeed #abmlifeissweet #onmytable #bakeandshare #inmykitchen #woven #smalltalk #introvertnightmares #igers_seattle #yeahbutwhatdoesitlooklikebaked

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Apr 24, 2018 at 12:00pm PDT

 

Neon the lookout. ?| Sundry apples, the dredges of the miso caramel jar, and miscellaneous portions of beet and blueberry dough from the freezer because spring cleaning. | In other v boring housekeeping items (waaaay too much laughing on the last post, must dial back the fun ?), anyone have a surefire solution for cleaning the inside of the oven door? Not sure what the previous tenants exploded in there, but I’ve been scrubbing for a year. The fewer the chemicals, the better (but so far, baking soda/vinegar/dish soap have not proven effective). ? And while we’re at it, I’m also accepting strategies for getting in summer shape without exercising and giving up salty snacks. Spanx in advance. ?

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Apr 11, 2018 at 12:02pm PDT

 

Slicebreakers.?| Icebreakers are the worst. Like, knowing that my preferred toothpaste brand is Sensodyne and that my favorite ice cream is Chocolate Malted Krunch (remember those 5-cent scoops from Thrifty?!) and that I’ve pooped my pants twice in my adult life is not going to make anyone more comfortable. But now that I’ve voluntold myself to go first, what’s your fourteenth most embarrassing moment? ?| It’s been a minute since I’ve done one of these hand-sliced layer tarts. Spiced honey-soaked apples with dulce de leche creme. Yes, I cut them all individually. No, I don’t have a recipe. Yes, I threw all those pants away. ?? . . . . . . . . . . #lokokitchen #tart #apple #dulcedeleche #handsliced #icebreaker #poop #thriftyicecream #f52grams #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #foodandwine #foodwinewomen #thebakefeed #feedfeed #abmlifeissweet #tastespotting #imsomartha #bakeandshare #saveurmag #seattle

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Apr 6, 2018 at 11:59am PDT

 

Got a trick up my weave. ?| After last week’s snarflefest in New York (ohmygod, that @momolongplay duck Ssam tho! ?), it’s business as usual back in Seattle with salads, kombucha, and colored crust. And now that I’ve acquired real blueberry powder, lilac for nothing. Life is grape. ? (P.S. @linda_lomelino is the original purple pie crust queen. ?) . . . . . . . . . . #lokokitchen #pie #pieart #blueberry #grape #purple #lilac #instabake #f52pie #bakeandshare #imsomartha #hautecuisines #cupcakeproject #tastespotting #thebakefeed #abmlifeissweet #thatsgoodhousekeeping #saveurmag #foodandwine #newyork #seattle #yeahbutwhatdoesitlooklikebaked

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Apr 3, 2018 at 12:56pm PDT

 

Kiss and shell. ?| I watched the entire season of @queereye on @netflix last night while I worked and I have no words and definitely no tears left. Brb. (But also, what should I watch next?) . . . . . . . . #lokokitchen #pie #pieart #stringart #instabake #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #feedfeed #thebakefeed #f52grams #f52pie #imsomartha #marthabakes #cupcakeproject #saveurmag #bhgfood #mywilliamssonoma #abmlifeissweet #tastespotting #onmytable #bakeandshare #queereye #netflix

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Mar 27, 2018 at 11:22am PDT

 

It’s a mint to the finish. ?| What a trip!! It’s as if I’ve stumbled into the pot o’ gold at the end of the raindough. ? Completely bowled clover by the response to all the Pi(e) Day hubbub. ? I am truly just a humble nerd puttering around in her home kitchen, so thanks a million for the exc-pie-tement. Irish I could give you all a personal pie five. | This Oreo and mint chip ice cream tart Andes chocolates are mint for you. Hope you are Dublin down on this Friday and getting ready to shamrock and roll this weekend. Cheers! ??

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Mar 16, 2018 at 12:18pm PDT

 

Easy buzz it. ?| This weekend really gave me a run for my honey. I’m bee-t. But it’s the start to a new week and I’m here to cheese the day with this potato and caramelized onion tart honeycombed with @traderjoes Irish Porter Cheddar. Yes, that’s cheese! You hive got to try it. It’s just the sting to make your Monday that much cheddar. (#notsponsored just hungry)

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Mar 12, 2018 at 12:00pm PDT

 

Mother of swirl. ⚪️| Plumthing’s gotta give...away some prize packs! Holy moly, a huge, pienormous thank you to everyone who entered the @lokokitchen starter pack sweetstakes! I love all the excitement around pie making. ?Be sure to check my stories tomorrow to see if you are one of the randomly chosen winnerz! ?

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Mar 5, 2018 at 12:04pm PST

 

Caught off shard. ?|?GIVEAWAY CLOSED? Guys, thank you for following along on this wild journey. I don’t think the shock of this becoming a thing will ever wear off. To celebrate the 50th @lokokitchen post, my website is live today! Additionally, I’ve assembled THREE starter packs of my pie-making essentials (rolling pin, pie plate, crust shield, pastry wheel, trusty metal ruler for those straight edges, and an insulated pie carrier!) to give away! AND one grand prize winner will also receive a box of ceramic pie weights along with 3 of my favorite pastry books: @katemcdermott’s Art of the Pie, @julie_jonesuk’s Soulful Baker, and @linda_lomelino’s Lomelino’s Pies! ? . To enter: Follow @lokokitchen, like this photo, and tag 3 friends coming to your place for a bake sesh. . BONUS ENTRIES: Check the link in my profile for FOUR additional entry opportunities! Giveaway is open worldwide and closes on March 2, 2018 at 11:59PM PST. Winners will be chosen at random.

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Feb 23, 2018 at 12:01pm PST

 

Blood, sweat, and cheers. ?| #thirstythursday playing it fast and juice with this Paloma Tart (grapefruit and tequila curd!) studded with pineapple sparks. Happy hour vibes coming in hot! ? ¡Salud!

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Jan 25, 2018 at 11:45am PST

 

I must be a doughflake because I’ve fallen for you. ❄️| We got a rare white Christmas in Seattle, and I could not have been more stoked to stay inside all day, cozy in a fugly sweater and surrounded by my boisterous family and endless salty snax. ??| I didn’t spend much time on @instagram, but was frostsmitten by your @lokokitchen creations! ?I know I missed a ton, so give me a shout and tag me in the photos! I dough want to see. ✌?

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Dec 26, 2017 at 11:50am PST

 

Friend or foetato? ?| Spud redux of my pear tart with red, purple, New, and sweet potatoes (all hand-sliced because I’m a masochist and I still can’t decide on a mandolin) and melty Raclette. Carbz and cheese: the lifespud of Mondays, amirite? ?

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Dec 4, 2017 at 6:55pm PST

 

Too bluetylicious for ya babe. ?| Yet another trusty pie filling from @bravetart, whose recipes have clearly sustained and enhanced this summer. I mean, blueberry coriander!

A post shared by Lauren Ko (@lokokitchen) on Sep 19, 2017 at 7:03pm PDT

Unfortunately for us, and all her fans, Lauren doesn't sell her pies nor is she interested to run a pastry shop. She told Munchies that she is just doing it for the 'gram, for now.

Lauren, please change your mind and send some pies over to Malaysia!