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One On One Break | Tali Furman | The Textile Goddess

|May 21, 2012

Textile designers fascinate me.
I can’t really explain why but they do.
After stumbling upon Tali Furman’s world of beautiful prints, I decided that I need to dig deep and find out a lot more, about this next big thing in the textile world.
Say hello to Tali and her one of a kind prints.
{Photos by Noa Kedmi}

www.talifurman.com

	I’d love to hear about you, your journey, how it all began.
	Well, I think that each day my journey begins over and over again. When I was young I didn’t consider myself a very talented person. Until the age of 23 I didn’t even know I can draw! When I first started my studies at the Textile Design Department at Shenkar College, I realized that engaging with aesthetics comes really natural to me. Early on I realized I have a talent for arranging different images and materials together and placing them in new context. These days I’m working as a designer at Golf & Co.	TaliFurman
	Can you describe your work process for me?
	I start by collecting images that I find interesting. Many of them don’t have a common theme but I see how they complete each other by color, form and feeling and so see a theme where it doesn’t usually exist. My process also includes drawing on fabrics, especially on silk. Most of my prints combine photography, digital scanning and hand drawing. Sometimes when I look back at prints I created I can’t even remember what came first, colors, scanning or drawings. These days I’m starting to work on a new visual project that is all inspired by fixed forms and stencils.	TaliFurman
	Which materials do you work with?
	I work a lot with collages of photos that I take… My scanner is my best friend and I love silk and cotton. My favorite thing is reactive colors for fabrics, they are amazing and can be easily manipulated.	TaliFurman
	What is the most unusual piece you have ever designed?
	These days I’m working on embossed vases for Golf & Co. It is really fun to apply patterns to a 3D mold. As a student I worked with a ceramic designer named Naomi Shousberger. At her studio I learned about printing directly on porcelain and combining textile prints with ceramics.	TaliFurman

	Now that you are done with your studies, what’s next? What is your dream?
	When I finished my studies I immediately started working at Golf & Co as a designer. I just know discovered that my academic journey might start all over again. I’ve been offered a place to study at The Royal College of Art in 2012/13, at their Textiles Department so as we speak, I’m busy looking for scholarships.	TaliFurman
	I’m curious to know where does your inspiration come from?
	I find periods of art in history very fascinating, the fact that artists and designers would spend years of their time creating, each with their own uniqueness and specialty. My favorite periods in art are Baroque and Rococo. My inspiration comes from lots of places, I really like spending time in down towns areas every where I go. Also as an immigrant myself, immigration realities are very close to my heart. Recently I found inspiration in paintings of ports in Europe. I love sea creatures and I have a feeling that fish prints will be the next big thing in fashion and interior design.	TaliFurman
	Can you tell me which designers inspire you?
	Lets see… Mary Katrantzou, Timorous Beasties, Jonathan Saunders and the Hermès brand. Actually my dream is to work at Hermès… Also there are a few young designers that inspire me: fashion designer Mark Goldenberg, the young textile photographer Noa Kedmi and illustrator Alina Gorban. As a member of the community of young designers I think that it’s very important to be inspired by your friends.	TaliFurman
	Can you tell me which web sites and blogs you visit regularly?
	My list is too long so I’ll only share a few: Color Collective, Silken Favours, Nomenus Quarterly, the two Norwegian blogs Maruska and Fru Fly, Cherry Blossom, Love Nordic, Trend Tablet by Lidewij Edelkoort, the patterns of Longina Phillips Designs, Saša Antić, But Does It Float, Everythig Is Going To The Beat and finally BibliOdyssey.	TaliFurman
	What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
	“Dream until your dream comes true.”	TaliFurman
	If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it?
	I would call my sister. She is 16 and I can’t find enough time in the day to spend with her like I wish I could.	TaliFurman

in Israeli Designer, One On One Break, Textile Design | Tags: Fabric, Illustrations, Nature, Prints | 2 Comments.

Nirit and Avi Berman | Stoned Mushroom

|May 6, 2012

As you all know by now, sometimes my imagination runs high…
This collection of rings reminds me of mushrooms… Can you see it too?
I Hope Nirit and Avi Berman, the ones behind these super cool rings, won’t mind ;)
I’m loving the stones collection and the fact that you have the option to pick an aqua mushroom!

www.berman-j.com

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Or Halbrecht | The Israeli Seed

|April 26, 2012

Since today we are celebrating Israel’s Independence Day, there is nothing like Or Halbrecht’s design which says it all about the Israelis. You probably don’t know where I’m coming from so let me explain. Wherever you go in the streets of Israel, you’ll spot sunflower seed shells at some point. You can call it our national munchies. You put the seed in your mouth, pill it and spit it. It’s really nice especially the ones covered with salt. Or took these really ordinary seeds and transformed them into super cool pieces of jewelry. Brilliant!!!
Happy 64th, Israel!
{DesignBreak found Or here}
You can get in touch with Or here:
or.h.jewelry {at} gmail {dot} com

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My Japanese Break | Cherry Blossom Madness

|April 23, 2012

I really don’t know where to begin. Two and a half weeks, more than a 1000 pictures and one cherry blossom.
It is only right that I’ll start my Japanese break with a pinkish bang. From Tokyo to Kyoto, Hiroshima and Miyajima… Wherever I turned I bumped into this super amazing phenomena, only to realize that no two cherry blossoms are a like. From pink to white and all the colors in between I could stare at this breathtaking creation all day long and I’ve got more than a hundred blossoming pictures to prove it! I won’t give you a hard time by showing all of them but I had to share my top five.

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World Break | HiNGE Dept. | Liisa Hashimoto | Metal Garden

|February 22, 2012

This Pinterest addiction leads to good things! While cruising my stream I ran into Liisa Hashimoto’s magnificent world of lively metal. I found a world of remarkable details and hope you won’t find me crazy but… it almost felt like Liisa was the one responsible for a metallic fantasy world or some kind of metal Disney Channel.
And you know what the most amazing thing is? This brilliant designer is responsible for some of the craziest shoe jewelry I’ve ever seen! Now it’s my time to stop talking and leave you to explore the wold of Liisa Hashimoto.
{A DesignBreak by Iris Saar Isaacs}
{This is a Japanese World Break}
www.hinge-dept.com

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World Break | L’Accent Nou | A Stroll on the Beach

|January 30, 2012

I can’t take this weather any more! It’s SO cold and dark that I can’t even hear myself think. Well, it’s not NY by any means but for Israel it’s damn cold.
And when it’s cold all that is left to do is think about a sunny day at the beach. I have a feeling that’s why I found myself wandering into Anastasia Egórova‘s L’Accent Nou natural haven. There is something quite calming and comforting about the fact that all Anastasia’s creations come from the beautiful Mallorca island in Spain. BTW, the fact that Anastasia followed her heart and left Russia for her man is extra beautiful…
{This is a Russian World Break}

in Fashion, World Break | Tags: Accessories, Clay, Etsy, Jewelry, Nature, Russian Break | 2 Comments.

Leetal Rivlin | To Sand or Not to Sand

|January 18, 2012

I was one of those children that you had to drag out of the beach. I used to play with the sand for hours, building castles and other magical creations. I even remember crying my eyes out when the bloody wave ruined it all in a split of a second. To keep a long story short, all those memories came back the minute I stumbled upon Leetal Rivlin’s sand bowl. Such a simple yet brilliant idea! I love the way Leetal froze the sand’s movement… I feel like heading to the beach, collecting some sand and having a sand party at home.
{DesignBreak found Leetal here}
{Photo by David Tal}
You can get in touch with Leetal here:
leetalrivlin {at} gmail {dot} com

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer | Tags: Bowl, Home Decor, Nature, Sand | No Comments.

Student Break | Yevgeni Krachak | Home and Away

|January 11, 2012

When it’s cold and rainy outside, all I want to do is crawl under my duvet. For some reason Yevgeni Krachak’s Homeless animation feels like a good fit. His little creature is searching for a proper home and it’s adorable face expressions make me want to adopt him. I know, I know it’s only an animation… I’m having hard time separating fiction and real life ;)
BTW, Yevgeni is a third year student at the Screen-Based Arts Department at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design.
{DesignBreak found Yevgeni at here}
You can get in touch with Yevgeni here:
yevgenikar {at} gmail {dot} com

in Graphic Design, Israeli Designer, Motion Break, StudentBreak | Tags: Animals, Animation, Bezalel, Nature | No Comments.

Studio Libel | Nature’s Pillow

|December 19, 2011

Sometimes a pillow is just a pillow but in this case it’s more like a WILLO.
If you are one of those people who really but really love their plants I have a feeling you’ll want one of these WILLO’s.
FYI, Studio Libel is the one responsible for this breath of fresh air and the duo behind it is Netanela Daniel and Pazit Yahalomi. Oh, and “Libel” stands for “Dragonfly”.

www.libeldesign.com

in Industrial Design, Israeli Designer, Textile Design | Tags: Etsy, Home Decor, Nature, Pillow, Plant | No Comments.

One On One Break | NORITAMY | Love at First Geometric Sight

|December 15, 2011

If I have to pick only one designer, whom I want to adopt as my new best friend, it’s Elinor Avni, one half of NORITAMY. Well, my next new year’s resolution is coming up, so maybe if I work on it real hard, it will come true ;)
Now seriously, as you all know I’m a massive fan of Elinor and her mother Tammar (there are many posts to prove it). When Elinor invited my to their studio and showed me their latest “Branches” collection I had a hard time breathing… I immediately began holding, turning, wearing and hugging every single piece. I can keep on drooling all day long, so here is Elinor!
{Photos by Kfir Ziv}
www.noritamy.com

	I’d love to hear about you, your journey, how it all began.
	Both Tammar (my mom) and I come from artistic backgrounds: Tammar was a painter-sculptor and I was an interior architect for almost 8 years. We always worked with our hands so it was just a matter of time before we turned to jewelry. I guess we each brought a bag of materials and techniques from our previous journeys.	ElinorAvni
	Can you describe your work process for me?
	We design new pieces on a daily basis – most of them turn into collections, the ones that don’t usually end up as “one of a kind”. We create 3D models of each piece from the actual material and wear them for a while before selling them. We wear the pieces wherever we go and most of the time clients start pre-ordering even before we start selling.	ElinorAvni
	I’d love to here about your collaboration with your mom. How does it work and who does what?
	I can’t say we have a distinct separation of roles in terms of designing, it’s always a collaboration. However Tammar is in charge of the manufacturing (all hand made in-house) and I am in charge of marketing, dealing with buyers, press, clients… We like to be there for our clients, they expect to see us when they visit our workshop/store and it is fascinating to get to know each one in person. We have clients that have been coming for the past 5 years and they know that they will always find the perfect jewel which will match their personality-size-style.	ElinorAvni
	And what about your collaborations with other designers?
	We love to collaborate with other designers. Two of our latest collaborations were with Camilla Wellton, a Swedish fashion designer and the world renown fashion designer Gideon Oberson and his daughter Karen whom we accessorized for their TLV Fashion Week show. We love the challenge of creating new pieces and matching them to clothing. We really enjoy working with other people, both sides learn from one another and everybody wins.	ElinorAvni
	Which materials do you work with?
	We don’t limit ourselves to a particular material, we like to keep our options open. Up until now we worked with silver, gold, brass, stainless polymers, leather, wood, silk, stones… and more. We have some exciting new ideas waiting to happen. We inspire to also design jewelry, cloths, handbags and shoes. We are so full of ideas and we have a lot of fun together.	ElinorAvni
	What is the most unusual piece you have ever designed?
	The most unusual piece we designed were two sculptures we carved in wood for a German Client, who wanted to put them on his desk. It turned out great.	ElinorAvni

	What’s next? What is your dream?
	New collections, new places in the world to sell and visit… I actually like the thought of not knowing what’s next, then again, who really does?!	ElinorAvni
	I’m curious to know where does your inspiration come from?
	We get inspired by abseloutly everything. Zaha Hadid‘s buildings, ARTechnic / Architect (a Japanese firm), fashion, art, nature, the weather… Because I come from a background in architecture It’s a major source of inspiration.	ElinorAvni
	Can you tell me which web sites and blogs you visit regularly?
	Well lets see, Jak & Jil, Stephanie La Cava, PachaDesign (a blog that wrote about us a while back and now I visit regularly), Bazek Alim (not really design related but inspiring, so appetizing and filled with amazing photos) and many more… Every day I find new and exciting blogs.	ElinorAvni
	What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
	The best advice I received was from my husband who told me to go with my gut, stay focused and do what I do best. Thats what helped me the most when we started out designing very large pieces that were not acceptable back then. But we stuck with it and the reactions were fantastic.	ElinorAvni
	If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it?
	Being a mother of three (a hands-on mom or as they say “soccer-mom”) and running a successful business, I would say that if I had an extra hour I would probably get some sleep :)	ElinorAvni

in Fashion, Israeli Designer, One On One Break | Tags: Accessories, Jewelry, Minimalistic, Nature | No Comments.

Student Break | Chen Bar Kalifa | Lost in Translation

|November 28, 2011

Natural disasters. We don’t have too many around here but last year the disruptive fire that killed most of the Carmel Forest was one of those moments you can’t leave behind…
Most of Chen Bar Kalifa’s childhood memories vanished with this fire and suddenly his colorful memories transformed into a sad world of muted nature. Chen’s sensitive eye and his way of telling his own story through his art is breathtaking! I can honestly say I can’t wait for his next collection. FYI, Chen is a graduate of the Fashion Design Department at Shenkar College.
{Photos by Erez Benisty}
You can get in touch with Chen here:
chenbk26 {at} gmail {dot} com

in Fashion, Israeli Designer, StudentBreak | Tags: 2011 Graduates, Clothing, Nature, Shenkar | No Comments.

Student Break | Hila Martuzana | The Rhythm of Paper

|November 23, 2011

The cycle of nature and the transition between seasons are the inspiration behind Hila Martuzana’s collection. Changes in climate, motion, rhythm, smells and feelings, all of which are the focal point in this white parade. I can go on and on about the logistics and inspiration behind it all but the fact of the matter is I can’t keep my eyes of it. I’m SO impressed by the fact that Hila chose paper as her main material. It makes me want to give her a big hug and tell her that I wish her next adventure will include lots and lots of paper! FYI, hila is a graduate of The Kibbutzim College.
You can get in touch with Hila here:
martuzana {at} yahoo {dot} com

in Fashion, Israeli Designer, StudentBreak | Tags: 2011 Graduates, Clothing, Kibbutzim College, Nature, Paper | 1 Comment.

InstagramBreak | Heart of Leaves

|November 20, 2011

It’s no secret that I’m smitten with Instagram, I have one or two posts to prove it.
So this morning, when I checked my feed like I always do, I stumbled upon this picture and I just had to share it with you.
I’m not handling this fall weather too well but this picture made me feel a little better (but only for a moment :)
BTW, you can follow my instagramic journey… I’d be happy to share some of my everyday life with you.
I go by the name designbreak, but you already knew that, right?
{Photo by efratop}

in InstagramBreak, Photographic Break | Tags: Fall, Instagram, Leaves, Nature | No Comments.

Student Break | Yael Korotich | Nature’s Texture

|November 17, 2011

Yael Korotic is a third year student at the Textile Design Department of Shenkar College of Engineering and Design. While visiting lecturer, Ayelet Iontef‘s Home Textile Class I was blown away by Yael’s presentation and her naturalistic prints. She created her own personal interpretation for a back to nature concept in a minimalistic yet smart way.
This textured magic is called “Kapilka” which means “A little bit” in Russian.
FYI, technically Yael is a forth year student by now ;)
You can get in touch with Yael here:
yaelkorotich {at} gmail {dot} com

in Israeli Designer, StudentBreak, Textile Design | Tags: Fabric, Nature, Prints, Shenkar | No Comments.

Mirit Weinstock | Fields of Gold

|November 10, 2011

Sometimes jewelry can speak louder than words. If you don’t believe me, let me introduce you to “Raffia & Twigs”, Mirit Weinstock’s latest wild child. The way Mirit chooses to deal with mother nature is so refreshing and inspiring. I have to say that Mirit’s previous “Feather collection” is one of my all time favorites but now with all the wild nature and branches I think I might have a runner up!
{Photos by Amit Israeli}

www.miritweinstock.com

in Fashion, Israeli Designer | Tags: Accessories, Branch, Jewelry, Nature | 2 Comments.