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UnaUna | The Bus Driver In Me

designbreak — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:39:42 +0000

Leather bags… It seems like it’s all I can see around me these days… Does this mean that I have to get it done already and buy one?
The obvious answer is yes but… I think I should wait for a while cause Almog Weiss and Mira Gafni, the ladies behind UnaUna, one of my ultimate fav shoe designers decided to start experimenting with designing bags… Their bags are made traditionally with raw leathers that makes it all look like the beginning of a long term relationship. All I can say is, say hello to my brand new bag crush!

www.una-una.com

Katya Zorin | Ukrainian Flavor

designbreak — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:55:37 +0000

Traditional textiles and specifically the Ukrainian embroidery runs inside Katya Zorin’s vains. This super illustraded designer moved to Israel from Ukraine when she was 12 years old and since then something about her legacy keeps her mind busy.
Now, as a recent graduate she’s doing what she does best, drawing and dreaming all day long and the outcome is at times dreamy and other times quite dark…
You can find lots of Katya-ish moments at her society6 shop and the fun part is that it grows every time I come back!

www.katyazorin.com

Reddish Studio | Bottle Cork Zoo

designbreak — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:13:13 +0000

Well, well, well… what have we here?
Unless you’ve lived under a rock for the past week or so, you’ve probably seen this Corkers zoo by Naama Steinbock and Idan Friedman aka the love bugs behind Reddish Studio. The two collaborated with Oded Friedland (also known as Monkey Business) and created this animal party! “Bring your dinner party and your bottle corks to life with these cute‭, ‬collectable animal parts‭.‬”
All is left to do is decide which animal to chose. Any suggestions?
{DesignBreak found The Corkers here}

www.reddishstudio.com

O-SHAN | Shelley Leemor | Spot On!

designbreak — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:27:27 +0000

I can still remember my obsession with all things Mondrian during my time at design school. So, when I first saw Shelley Leemor’s Boogie Woogie collection I jumped up and down in the middle of the mall. How crazy is that? I wanted to share with you some behind the scenes info but unfortunately (or not) Shelley is too busy surfing and enjoying the Hawaiian sun.
All I can promise is a One On One Break with this super cool designer real soon! I just hope Shelley won’t mind ;) In the meanwhile, which piece is your favorite? I’m having a hard time deciding…

www.o-shan.com

Student Break | Sivan Kidron | Blue Whale

designbreak — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:35:24 +0000

Is it too crazy waiting patiently for a short animation film to be released? A while back I got a sneak peek of Sivan Kidron’s Blue Whale graduation film almost ten months ago and since then kept coming back and today the completed film was waiting for me!
I can’t explain in words how happy it made me feel. There is something quite old fashioned about the craftsmanship and the handmade feeling of it. It’s a feeling like no other! I can’t wait to see what Sivan’s next move will be… I’m sure gonna be watching her. BTW, Sivan is a 2011 Graduate of the Screen Based Arts Department at Bezalel Academy.
sivankid.carbonmade.com

Naama Hofman | The Game of Light

designbreak — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:19:14 +0000

Seeing Naama Hofman’s light objects (as she refers to them) I couldn’t help thinking of the Star Wars’ Lightsaber… Do you see it, or is it just me?
I guess having a husband who loves all things “Star Wars” has something to do with it ;)
In her 005 Collection, Hila used glass, acrylic tube and LED light for creating four different creatures. These objects feel at times 2D objects rather than 3D… and I have a feeling that’s what makes me love them so much… What can I say, I’m a 2D girl!
{DesignBreak found Naama here}

www.naamahofman.com