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.

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.

What does it take to turn an old crumbling bus into a sleek apartment? Just ask Israeli design enthusiasts Tali Shaul and Hagit Morevski, who converted the run-down vehicle into a designer living space.

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.

When it comes to website development, it is often difficult to find a designer who can also write code. Israeli startup Webydo is trying to eliminate the code-writer by offering a platform that takes a design – and generates code automatically.

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.

Google places a great emphasis on making its offices worldwide a fun place for its workers, and the new Tel Aviv office space is no different. Located in the heart of the city, the design is anything but conventional, with everything from slides and busts of deer heads gracing the space.

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.

Greenbo, an Israeli company that designs products for growing plants in urban environments, received the 2012 red dot design award in the Product Design category. Winning products were selected based on their level of innovation, functionality and environmental compatibility.

For ten days, Israel’s leading academy of art and design, Bezalel, is turning the country into one giant art gallery.