Design

Imagine walking into a museum and seeing a miniature statue of yourself as part of the display. Well, that's now a reality at the London Science Museum, which launched a 3D-printed exhibit featuring some of the museum's past visitors. The models were printed using Israeli 3D printing technology.

If you own a bike, you'll also be the owner of a bike lock, but perhaps not a proud one. A group of Israeli designers has come up with a slick and clever design that got the ultimate vote of confidence by tripling its Kickstarter goal with plenty of time to spare.

What does the world look like in the year 2013? Or rather, how much of the world exists online? A young Israeli designer decided to map the world and Internet usage to create a stunning Atlas, which is both informative and aesthetically innovative.

A famous Japanese designer who uses Israeli 3D printers to print his garments says the days where he'll be able to send one of his celebrity clients a file to 3D print a dress (instead of having to spend days sewing it) are not far off.

Every 20 seconds, somewhere in the world, a diabetic loses a limb due to circulatory problems. An Israeli graduate of the Bezalel Art Academy has come up with a solution – a shoe for diabetics inspired by horse hoofs.

Recycling may be trendy, but let's admit it, recycled objects often don't look as good as ones made from scratch. However, Israeli Studio Sfog is showing that you can use recycled materials to create cool designer furniture.

Much of the innovation taking place in Israel is eco-friendly, and team Israel's entry to the 2013 solar decathlon is no exception.This team's state-of-the-art eco-house is based on architecture that has been a staple in the Middle East for 3,500 years.

What comes to mind when you hear the word seaweed? Some might think of a trip to the beach, others, of a good roll of sushi, but Israeli designer Nir Meiri has used it for something else entirely - and the result is unexpected.

As fantastic as it may sound, an Israeli-American company is actually splicing the DNA from a firefly into a plant, to create plants and trees that may prove to be the sustainable streetlights of the future.

What's in a pill container? Not sex appeal, most of us would argue. Assaf Wand, however, thinks differently. Wand's startup Sabi turns basic products like pillboxes; pill dispensers and other "wellness" products into smart stand-out products.

More than a century ago, the automotive industry was the first to make use of the assembly line, kick-starting the industrial revolution. Now, Israeli company Stratasys is trying to launch another revolution, by using 3D printing to manufacture cars.

Houzz, the must-have website for anyone looking to re-decorate, has today announced they raised $35 million, bringing their total investments to $48.6 million. Houzz is a niche social network that focuses specifically on design. But even for those not currently re-decorating, flipping through the photos can be inspiring.

The internet is long past a place for nerds. Designers and trend-setters use online platforms like Pinterest to create and promote their creative ideas. Israeli startup Bazaart takes this notion to new heights with a stylish collage creator for the iPad.

How often have you found yourself tired of wearing the same pair of shoes, yet not wanting to spend money on a new pair? Israeli startup Funkkit's Stickers4Sneakers gives your shoes a makeover, so you don't have to buy new ones.

Sarine Zaken, an Israeli fashion student at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design, grew unique patterns of bacteria and applied them to items she designed. By manipulating the communication between the bacteria, she is able to pre-define patterns, and then apply them as prints.