During Holon Design Week dozens of promising young designers made presentations to a panel of design week directors and global design leaders. We saw everything from jewelry, fashion, product, housewares, furniture and brand new materials. Meet five of the ten best designers emerging in Israel's growing design community.
1. Tal Zur
Only a few designers focused on Judaica, and the best pieces came from Tal Zur, the only designer to brazenly declare "I don't have a website" as she handed out handmade booklets of her work instead. Her portfolio included two different Kiddush glasses, one of which doubled as a wine stopper—a clever way to pass both the glass and wine bottle around the table. My favorite of Tal's designs are the self-slicing Hallah Handles, a clever silicone and ceramic device that bakes with the bread and then slices it when you pull the handles. It's a perfect example of how to make localized design appeal to a global audience. I may not be Jewish but I still love bread.
