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World Break | Adopt -A- Bot | The World’s First Robot Orphanage

|July 27, 2011

Remember the Offbits from yesterday’s post? Well, thanks to the super cool Noa Sharon I now have a new robotic crush. Say hello to the happiest, cutest, most artistic mini robot orphanage by Brian Marshall. This guy allows his imagination to run wild and I just LOVE it! I can’t decide on my favorite cutiebot pie. Don’t worry, i”ll get there sooner than later ;)
Don’t be afraid to show some love right here or even do some good right here.
{A DesignBreak by Noa Sharon}
{This is an American World Break}

flickr.com/adopt-a-bot

in PlayBreak, World Break | Tags: Eco, Robots, Toy | No Comments.

Offbits | Roy Barazani | Robotic Kingdom

|July 26, 2011

With all this heat, I need some cuteness to ease the pain ;)
Roy Barazani, the guy behind these robotic creatures had the perfect story in mind… “Babylonian Kingdom is an orderly and organized place: a city where well-programmed BITBOTS live a calculated life. Their ruler, BIGBOT, has ordered them to build a never-ending tower, as part of Babylon’s eternal quest to rule the sky.” So far, it all makes sense. right?
You should definitely check it out. I promise you, it will put a smile on your face in no time!

www.theoffbits.com

in Israeli Designer, PlayBreak | Tags: Robots, Toy | No Comments.

Handsome Fellas | Stop The Vom | Green is The New Black

|July 7, 2011

I’ve been waiting for this moment ever since I wrote about the greenish duo Rabtus & Cumber, then again, who can resist a half-rabbit half-cactus (Rabtus) and a pickle (Cumber)? Not me!
Handsome Fellas a.k.a Miki Mottes and Ziv Meltzer are the power couple behind this drop dead green mobile game Stop The Vom.
“Rabtus is stuck on a swing (it’s all Cumber’s fault, they always trick each other!) and your goal is to tilt your device to stabilize the swing and prevent Rabtus from vomiting. With Papinoy, Tantzaba and other good and bad creatures you’re gonna have to tap or avoid tapping, it ain’t gonna be easy!”
So… Ready, Set, Stop The Vom!

in Graphic Design, Israeli Designer, PlayBreak | Tags: Illustrations, iPhone app | No Comments.

MonstersEtc | Monster Therapy

|April 5, 2011

Austin, the giant panda monster is one of many little monsters in the MonstersEtc factory. You can find there Anton, the mini monster and Georgina the pink monster among others. Each little creature has it’s own unique story like Austin who has a huge bookmark collection that he has been collecting for ages. MonstersEtc is the creation of the power couple Noa and Ruti. The two work as speech therapist by day and make monsters as their own therapy by night.
They both wear glasses, have bald husbands, who work as graphic designers and play the drums. so basically they are sort of the same person…
You can get in touch with the girls here: MonstersEtc {at} gmail {dot} com

in Israeli Designer, PlayBreak | Tags: Dolls, Etsy, Monsters | No Comments.

Jenny Pokryvailo | Traveling Teddy

|March 14, 2011

“Teddy Bear in a suitcase deals with the familiar feeling before a long journey of stuffing your suitcase until there is no space left.
How much space will you sacrifice for your plushie?”
I would definitely sacrifice all the space my teddy needs ;)

sirton-art.com/jenny

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer, PlayBreak | Tags: Dolls, Leather, Suitcase | No Comments.

Yaacov Kaufman | Memos For The Road

|March 7, 2011

First came Morris then came Bianca and Lenny.
What more can you ask from a memo holder?

www.yaacovkaufman.com

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer, PlayBreak | Tags: Animals, Home Decor, Memo, Office, Paper | 2 Comments.

Mitoza | Gal Mamalya | Toy Break

|February 27, 2011

“Mitoza. It’s not a Game, It’s a Toy.”
Well, hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did. It’s pure fun ;)
{This is a DesignBreak by Miki Mottes}

www.baboon.co.il

in Graphic Design, Israeli Designer, PlayBreak | Tags: Animation, Playful, Toy | No Comments.

World Break | Crochettes | Desert? Yes Please…

|February 18, 2011

While walking down the streets of Barcelona, I saw chocolate and pastries everywhere I turned! Well, I didn’t just look :). I guess no wonder I fell in love with those mini yummy creations by Alícia Roselló and Núria Brunet, the duo behind this colorful Willy Wonka world.
{This is a Spanish World Break}

www.crochettes.com

in PlayBreak, Textile Design, World Break | Tags: Crochet, Food, Spanish Break | 1 Comment.

MezooMe | Anat Biala | I See Cute Creatures Everywhere

|February 8, 2011

Oh my, I guess someone heard me out there… I’m in a quest for adorable kids stuff now that I see babies everywhere thanks to my friends and special someone in my family. Those cutesy creatures will be such a bright addition to my… sorry, their never ending collection.
BTW, Mezoome products are manufactured with eco-friendly organic materials.
You can find bedding and wall stickers at MezooMe’s Etsy shop.

www.mezoome-designs.com

in Graphic Design, Israeli Designer, PlayBreak, Textile Design | Tags: Bedding, Eco, Etsy, Home Decor, Vinyl | No Comments.

Ruti’s Roots | Fold It All

|December 16, 2010

I heard of people who fold whatever they can get their hand on, I guess this is the case here. No wonder Ruti is in the Occupational Therapy field. She has a lot of paitience, I can definitely tell you that. “In most recent years I have been drawn to the magic of folding recycled paper. This kind of art combines my passion for shaping and color-matching, with my love for nature, while attempting to preserve and reuse pre-existing materials.” As a gal who color matching is her bread and butter, Ruti’s creations cached my eye in a blink. Her Etsy Shop is a folded heaven!
You can get in touch with Ruti here:
23ruti {at} gmail {dot} com

in Israeli Designer, PlayBreak | Tags: Eco, Etsy, Handmade, Home Decor, Origami, Paper | No Comments.

Two Industrial Designers | Tailor Dolls

|October 6, 2010

A while back I did an One one One Break with “Two Industrial Designers”.
This time it’s all about their latest collaboration with Israel’s top designer Daniella Lehavi, who is best known for her elegant and minimalistic leather choices when it comes to handbags and shoes.
I’m extremely excited that Liran and Ran decided to share with me their sketches… It’s not that common for designers to reveal their process so… Guys, thank you for this one!

www.two-idesigners.com

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer, PlayBreak | Tags: Collaboration, Design Studio, Dolls, Leather | Comments Off.

Baby To Go | Carmit Klein | Vintage Like

|September 29, 2010

Carmit’s dolls made me smile. I guess it got something with the fact that I have a soft spot for unique and pretty dolls ;)
At Carmit’s Etsy Shop you’ll find lots of doll love.
You can get in touch with Carmit here:
carmit.babytogo {at} yahoo {dot} com

in Israeli Designer, PlayBreak | Tags: Cotton, Dolls, Etsy, Print, Vintage | No Comments.

Manafka Mina | Hadar Kaplan | Cupcakes, anyone?

|September 23, 2010

These days I can only dream about cupcakes, this is why Hadar’s version is like a fresh breath of air.
You can visit her Etsy Shop if you want to get into your inner knit soul.
You can get in touch with Hadar here:
manafkamina {at} gmail {dot} com

in Israeli Designer, PlayBreak | Tags: Cupcakes, Etsy, Food, Handmade, Knitting | No Comments.

Student Break | Amit Farber | My new eating ritual

|September 22, 2010

“iplay with food” made me hear my dad’s voice in my head saying “quit playing with the food!”
“In my work I tried to create a playful new and different eating ritual. I manipulated food products, observed the changes, restrained, exaggerated and finally refined a new aesthetic point of view.”
Amit is a 2010 MA graduate of the Industrial Design Department of Bezalel Academy of Art and Design.
{Photos by Daniel Lailah}
You can get in touch with Amit here:
shufunidesign {at} gmail {dot} com

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer, PlayBreak | Tags: Bezalel, Food, Food Design, Lace, Playful, Tableware | No Comments.

OverLock | Rotem Rylski | Made with love

|September 14, 2010

Lately I find myself daydreaming about my childhood and the memories from back then. Rotem’s story touched a soft spot right there and then.
“Few years ago I found a suitcase full of cloth leftovers at my grandma’s closets, for some reason I just couldn’t throw them away (in psychology that’s called “Attachment”, when you can’t say goodbye to an object). I started reading about the “Attachment Theory” which led me to make these adorable creatures…”.

wix.com/over-lock

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer, PlayBreak | Tags: Dolls, Fabric, Kids, Memories, Sewing | No Comments.