Design events, Inspiration & trends

Maison & Objet January 2026: Trends and Highlights

Every January, Paris becomes a focal point of ideas, and Maison&Objet is not just an exhibition, but an indicator of where the design industry is heading. In 2026, this direction is articulated with particular clarity through its theme  - PAST REVEALS FUTURE. Our correspondent Maria Beregovaya, Israeli interior designer with her private practice in Paris, shares her impressions and professiona...

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Styling & Decoration

Hanukkah Menorahs that will Add Light This Year

Today, in the last day of Hanukkah as the 8th candle is to be lit,  we are happy to share with you this amazing collection of selected Hanukkah menorahs. This review brings together artists from the short list of finalists of our Open Call Hanukkah Edition that we made in collaboration with art curator Ela Cohen and ECLECTICTLV project as a curated invitation to artists working with material, ligh...

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6 Exhibitions To Visit In October-November

Alexandra Levin, art historian, art guide and DI art expert prepared her list of local exhibitions and cultural events that she highly recommends to visit in October-November! 1. Loving Art, Making Art Festival Jaffa Port, Tel AvivThe annual “Loving Art, Making Art” festival brings together art, environment, and the community. Held each year in different locations across the Tel Aviv...

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Inspiration & trends

You In the Frame! Tips from Photographer Iya Volkova. For Creative Professionals.

Photography is a way to tell your story. It’s more than how you look - it’s how you "are": through light, posture, space, and mood. When a frame holds meaning, it becomes more than beautiful - it becomes real. We spoke with a talented photographer Iya Volkova - someone who notices light in ordinary moments, captures atmosphere, and reveals individuality. Iya’s main principle: photograph life, not ...

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Maison&Objet, September 2025: Designer Maria Beregovaya Take on Trends and Highlights

Paris’s Maison&Objet Design Fair is a cornerstone for interior designers worldwide. Maria Beregovaya, interior designer and our correspondent from Paris, shares her impressions and professional insights on the second design exhibition in Paris this year. It should be noted that this exhibition was smaller and more focused on décor than on furniture, compared ...

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A Lifehack for Product Designers: How to Show Your Work “in Action”

Many product designers face the same question: how can you showcase your work to clients if you don’t have a showroom? How do you let people not only see an item in a photo, but also experience it in real life—touch it, and imagine it in their own home? An excellent example of this approach was presented by designers in London during the London Design Festival 2025. Instead of a traditional galler...

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Where to Shop for Style This Holiday Season. Part 2.

As the autumn holidays continue in Israel, we’re happy to share with you the second part of our holiday gift guide. This season arrives at a complex time for many of us—yet creativity has a special way of lifting the spirit. It gives us energy, inspires hope, and reminds us of the beauty that surrounds us.That’s why we’ve put together another round of places and artists worth visiting: design shop...

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5 Exhibitions To Visit In September

Alexandra Levin, art historian, art guide and DI art expert prepared her list of local exhibitions and cultural events that she highly recommends to visit in September! 1. The Medium and the Message: Six Centuries of Printmaking Israel Museum, JerusalemThe exhibition at the Israel Museum encompasses six centuries of printmaking, charting the medium’s rich history and examining its im...

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KakdelArt – a Platform for Artists’ Integration. Conversation with Founder Dasha Ilyashenko

Dasha Ilyashenko is a contemporary art curator, cultural event producer, and community manager and a founder of KakdelArt, a platform that helps artists integrate into the local art scene in Israel. In this conversation, Dasha shares the story of how the platform was created, her goals, and her  vision of the future.Dasha, you moved to Israel not so long ago yourself. Did you found KakdelArt right...

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