{by Karen Chernick for Green Prophet} Sustainable design is popping up all over Israel, and we’ve tried to cover as many of these designers as possible. Our survey of ten sustainable Israeli designers who reduce, reuse, and recycle covers tons of green, innovative, and aesthetic projects ranging from rubber tire handbags (that are surprisingly chic) [...]
All About Sustainable Design: New Seminar Starting at the Israeli Design Center in Holon
June 5th, 2009 · No Comments
Bamboo Redux: Israeli Designers (And Daniel Fintzi) Do it. Why Don’t You?
March 31st, 2008 · 1 Comment
I was very excited to happen upon this Designboom’s feature article on the Israeli design student art exchange and training program in Chinese bamboo production and craft. Back when I first posted about it, I could only find photos of three bamboo toys. Now we can all drool at the super cool Metropolis cityscape set [...]
Tags: Babies and Kids · Design · Home Decor
Yael Mer Merges Fashion, Design, Function and Funny
January 21st, 2008 · No Comments
Green Prophet has been featuring some amazing Israeli design items that also pique ecological interest including these awesome rocking chair slippers and this multipurposeful skirt/parachute. Both are the works of Israeli designer Yael Mer who, in her raw-edges design studio seems to bury whimsy and subtle meaning deep within the objects’ design. Take for example [...]
Tags: Accessories · Design · Fashion · Home Decor
