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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.

Carton | Rolling With The Board

|July 25, 2011

There is this one store in Tel Aviv, which makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. So… it’s no surprise that it’s called by the name Delicatessen. On my last visit, I ran into some cardboard jewelries. cardboard jewelries! That’s what I just wrote. This brilliant concept is the swirly baby of Yael Gaizler, a fashion designer and Aviv Kinel, a jewelry designer who started rolling with their love for lace and crochet. They ended up with textured pieces that you can’t take your eyes away from. Trust me, I tried. If you want to find out more about this clever duo, head to their brand new Facebook Page.
BTW, “Carton” means “Cardboard” in Hebrew.

in Fashion | Tags: Accessories, Cardboard, Eco, Handmade | No Comments.

Miklum Studio | Oh Frank

|June 7, 2011

What could you do with some old wooden cabinets and doors? I guess that if you are part of the Miklum gang you’ll think about a modular system. Right?! By modularity they mean, you can add or replace Frankies as you like till you get the perfect mix. Combining the cubes into shelves, partition, benches, TV cabinet and the list go on and on… BTW, the blocks are mostly unaltered and so reflect the natural condition of the original raw material. They really captured the old and new in a unique and fun way.
FYI, “Miklum” means “From Scratch” in Hebrew.
{Miklum is Hebrew friendly web site}
www.miklum.com

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer | Tags: Cube, Eco, Furniture, Home Decor, Wood | No Comments.

World Break | Emma Ware | Creative Rubber

|May 24, 2011

When I first came across Emma Ware’s Re:Cycle creations, all I wanted to do is to grab it. But then… I discovered it was all made out of rubber and not leather as I initially thought. Such an exciting and surprising material, wouldn’t you agree? “Made by juxtaposing malleable dark rubber with polished metal, these are intricate sculptures that are framed and complimented by the body. Reflecting our curves and angles to emphasize and celebrate the beauty in nature. Soft, tactile and moveable these creations need to be seen and touched to be fully appreciated.” No need to add another word!
{This is a British World Break}
www.emmaware.co.uk

in Fashion, World Break | Tags: Accessories, British Break, Eco, Jewelry, Rubber | No Comments.

Israelis@MilanDesignWeek | Shir Atar | Animated Stools

|April 14, 2011

Shir Atar’s Elevation Stools are being exhibited simultaneously at the Post Fossil exhibition in the Design Museum Holon and at the Promise Design 2001 during Milan Design Week.
I’m pretty sure he is a happy man at the moment.
“Elevation, is a family of stools made from recycled, non-woven yarns. Inspired by country landscapes, hills and mountains; this project explores new uses for traditional technology and raw materials.”
When I first laid my eyes on Shir’s fluffy stools it looked like some kind of hairy animal of some kind. I must admit that I’m loving her muted color pallet!
www.shiratar.com

in Exhibition Break, Industrial Design, Israeli Designer | Tags: Eco, Furniture, Home Decor, MilanDesignWeek, Textile | No Comments.

Re’em Eyal | Using Everything He’s Got

|March 20, 2011

RE:USE is Re’em Eyal’s attempt to give back to the universe.
In his own way, he gives a second chance to many objects, which were left behind.
For me, there is a great deal of personification within the final product.
{DesignBreak found Re’em here}

www.studioryx.com

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer | Tags: Eco, Home Decor, Lighting | No Comments.

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.

Junktion | Out Of Context

|January 18, 2011

“Junktion people take everyday objects out of context, sometimes attaching them to others, unrelated, and at other times just turn them upside down on the table, take a step back and say: hmmmm… Junktion people love seeing objects in new ways, stuff that makes us think, stuff that makes us act, stuff that makes us laugh.”
I admire those Junktion people!
They are wicked and genius all at once!

www.junktion.co.il

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer | Tags: Eco, Furniture, Home Decor, Lighting, Suitcase | No Comments.

Dvarim Tovim | Yael Uriely | Textile Garden

|January 9, 2011

Yael enjoys creating jewelry from recycled materials. It can be vintage fabrics, fabric scraps, old buttons and beads. She tries to keep her designs as “green” as possible.
As someone who appreciates flowers, Yael’s world of textile flowers makes me want to wrap myself with it all day long. It’s like Alice in wonderland, the textile version.
FYI, Dvarim Tovim means Good Things in Hebrew.

www.dvarim-tovim.com

in Fashion, Israeli Designer | Tags: Accessories, Eco, Fabric, Flowers | 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.

Asaf Weinbroom | Munchkin Crush

|December 15, 2010

Asaf has an imaginative mind, I have to hand it to him! His latest creation is the WAF Light, which reminds me of a little munchkin or maybe my imagination is going too far? It won’t be a first for me.
This light fixture is a table lamp built from two pieces of maple veneer that are simply folded and buttoned together.
{Photos by Dan Peretz}

www.weinbroom.com

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer | Tags: Eco, Home Decor, Lighting, Wood | 1 Comment.

Meirav Barzilay | Photosynthesis future

|November 4, 2010

You all know by now that I’m a fan of Meirav and her wicked creations. This time is no exception… Although I’m not a huge environmentalist, I try to do my very best… Consider this as a step in the right direction ;)
“A lamp made of a metal grid with a vine at its base, bringing light and nature into your home. Choose the type of vine and let it create a natural lampshade as it grows. It is necessary to use an energy saving light bulb, which will not only help your plant grow, but will also provide eco-friendly light.”
You can revisit the first and second posts I previously wrote about the talented Meirav.
www.meiravbarzilay.com

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer | Tags: Eco, Home Decor, Lighting, Photosynthesis, Plant | No Comments.

Asaf Weinbroom | Wood You?

|September 26, 2010

I’m not a big fan of wooden objects, but Asaf’s light fixtures made me reconsider.
Maybe it’s just me, but I saw a little creature in each of the pieces.
It made me fall in love with them.
If we have to return to reality “Asaf’s decision to use wood, a renewable resource, creates a sense of natural one-of-a-kind look, warmth, and most importantly emphases high-end handmade craftsmanship. This is what gives the items a unique appearance, feeling and value.”

www.weinbroom.com

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer | Tags: Eco, Handmade, Lighting, Wood | No Comments.

Mesila29 | Track Your Own Tapestry

|June 6, 2010

The first time I wrote about tapestry, which is also known as gobelin, I was unaware of all the other amazing gobelin designs out there. Now days I see tapestry everywhere. Studio Mesila’s tables stood out in the see of tapestry.
BTW, Mesila29 are Shlomit Levy, Avital Levy and Ifat Zvirin.
FYI, Mesila means track in Hebrew.

www.mesila29.com

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer | Tags: Design Studio, Eco, Furniture, Home Decor | No Comments.

Student Break | Marina Rudinsky | Lights up

|February 22, 2010