Did you hear about the Flatlight CandleHolder? ? I’m pretty sure you’ve seen it all over the internet. “It all started with the design of a simple candlestick holder, which I stripped to its most basic form. After months of playing with and drawing different prototypes, I reached the perfect product that combines a classic …
Almost a year ago I wrote about Dikla Levi Harel and her Assemblage Unique artsy bags. I don’t now why, but something inside me felt like I need to check what’s new and… Of course a lot is new! Graphic design is in Dikla’s nature and her smaller bags or better said purses are all …
When I first bumped into Liat Brandel Gilon‘s graduate collection all I could think of was: I love paper, I love this collection and if my favorite stationary designer and my favorite fashion designer would collaborate this is exactly what would be their love child. And boy, I was wrong. Fake Reality, Liat’s graduate collection …
It feels like forever since I last wrote about Meirav Barzilay and it’s time to fix that! In her latest Dübel Collection, Meirav “celebrates forgotten simplicity and highlights the often overlooked wall plug. The wooden wall plug becomes the center of focus and lays out the guidelines for the design and aesthetic of the whole …
Don’t worry, I’m not one of those who talks about Christmas in September. In fact, I don’t even celebrate Christmas. BUT… When Elisheva Manekin, the one behind Hook n’ Loop, wrote me and shared with me this geometric ornament, I couldn’t look away. In fact, I want it and I want it now. And no, …
“My better half came back from Korea with a perfect pair of red cat slippers.” – a monthly San Francisco, an Illustrated Journey by illustrator, Shiri Ashkenazi.
Different cultures, different aesthetics and one unified collage that goes by the name “Pastiche”. Under the influence of folklore, Tal Kilshon, a recent graduate of the Fashion Design Department at the Shenkar College, built a mix of “old world” elements and modern culture. You can sense the fascinating tension between the old and the new …
I first wrote about Shahar Kagan and his PlasticLab back in 2010. Back then he was a brand new graduate, and now… Three years have gone by and this guy is still playing with research, design, recycling and everything in between. The Fossil Project is Shahar’s newest project, which deals with paint leftovers and giving …
I have a feeling that Elina Gleizer had the bionic woman in mind while designing her Alter Self graduate collection. Elina says that she was inspired by human anatomy. And to be exact, the human body and it’s curves. Each and every accessory fits perfectly and compliments a different body part and a different joint. …
As you probably know, I’m way past my engagement phase BUT… I will never be past the search for the perfect ring. Laliv Shalev, one of my favorite recent years graduates turned her industrial design powers into jewelry magic in her brand new Baladi Studio. I’m especially in love with her hand carved rings and …
Anat Negev is living my dream. After spending years as an industrial designer she decided to go back to school. And so she enrolled for yet another BA degree but this time around she took a ceramic path and I might be a tiny bit jealous. Anyways, as we speak there is a super exciting …
Have you ever owned a dog? Or maybe you have one now? I’m one of those who never had a pet in their lives. To be honest, to this day, I’m a bit scared of dogs. So let’s all treat this dog friendly post as a therapy post. OK? Hosting Hounds is Tom Bendkovsky’s graduation …
George Zaid is a 23 y/o Arab-Christian, who decided to explore the dark side of tradition. In his Kýrie, Eléison graduate collection, he followed the Orthodox monks of Mount Athos. If you are a male, spiritual and want to live in the most beautiful part of Greece, Mount Athos is the place for you. However, …
When it comes to super sweet and tiny creatures, I’m such a softy. So… When I bumped into David Budzik’s wooden creatures, I immediately knew, I had to share them with you. Apparently David has a thing for working with wood and he won me over with these tiny creatures and their super adorable face …
“Not so long ago I visited the California Academy of Sciences and… I fell in love with this creature. A sea dragon.” – a monthly San Francisco, an Illustrated Journey by illustrator, Shiri Ashkenazi.