Arts Thread

Forma Fabrica is a novel technique of slip casting porcelain in custom made reusable fabric molds. The method incorporates computer design and modelling of the ceramicware and the fabric mold while allowing customization and modularity. The fabric molds are reusable and create a unique subtle form of every vessel casted. The technique also allows the implementation of color and texture by using the fabric as a medium. After the vessel is extracted from the mold, the fabric separates from the porcelain and the vessel is fired.

Every time I head to yoga class after a full workday I find myself carrying several bags. This backpack aims to provide a solution by carrying the yoga mattress comfortably along with a laptop and every day essentials. The stylish design wraps around the mattress and can be adjusted without one.

EcoSpare was specially designed for carrying and protecting the spare wheel from the elements while allowing extra functionality. The cover incorporates a bag for carrying trash outside the vehicle along with equipment in modular cases. The trash bag encourages collecting of litter from nature and can be detached for rinsing at the end of use. The product is made from Cordura and Ripstop fabrics and designed to last outdoors.

This solution was developed in search of a simple ultralight tripod that allows stabilising a camera for long exposure photography outdoors. Trekking poles are necessary equipment in long distance hikes. This 3D printed add-on converts them to a tripod or monopod. The adapter is small, cheap, weighs 18 grams and incorporates a 1/4" screw that can fit any tripod head. Printed in durable ASA, it can hold cameras that weigh 1 kg and possibly more.

The project aims to utilise guided missile technology as a life saving tool. We designed a survival kit that could be inserted into a missile and aid alpinists to survive in areas of high altitudes or bad weather where helicopters can't evacuate. The project was funded for further development and is designed to withstand the constraints of a rocket planned to be launched in 2024 in collaboration with the Hebrew University Rocket Club.

Technical dives are characterised as long, deep and challenging endeavours. A main risk is hypothermia which can lead to disorientation, fainting and even death. The thermometer I designed is a built-in diving respirator that measures the temperature of the diver constantly. By vibrating, it indicates when body temperature drops dangerously then flashes and beeps to draw the diver’s partner attention.

Copine is the outcome of experimentation with two materials: Leftover copper wire and natural pine needles, which both have antiviral properties in the search of a new textile. A dedicated loom was built to execute this novel weaving technique, creating a constructive yet flexible textile with a shiny natural look. The handbag was created with one pre-planned sheet of woven material with no excess or waste. Exhibited in Milan Design Week 2024

“Salt & Earth” presents a novel technique of ceramic slip-casting in salt molds. The project explores different fabrication methods of salt molds and their effects on ceramics. During the study, dedicated work tools were developed by utilizing computer design and 3D printing. In addition, chemical analyses were conducted in collaboration with Prof. Daniel Mandler’s lab at the Hebrew University. It was found that material exchanges and diffusions occur between the mold and the ceramic material, creating a unique bidirectional mold that not only absorbs but also grants qualities to the ceramicware. Moreover, the mold may be produced out of salt remains widely available in different industries and can be recycled at the end of use. After the ceramic vessel is extracted, salt crystals form on the surface. In the kiln, the salt turns into natural pigments and glazes, providing the ceramic vessel a unique one- of-a-kind aesthetic appearance.

The project started as a material research about the connection between fabric and woodsticks. Then developed to a visual series of parametric vases based on the variations of the parameters

3D printed colorful exciting and sustainable design. Cutting-edge digital craft techniques allow us to play with color, shape and material while maintaining classical elements and a clean, modern style.