Dror Benshetrit

Dror Benshetrit is a designer based in New York City. He was born in Tel Aviv (Israel) and studied at Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands.[1] He designed the "Peacock" folded felt chair for Cappellini and has a line of shelving, bedding, stationary and other products at Target.[1][2] He is also the designer for the Soho Synagogue.[3] Benshetrit designed a sunken luxury eco-resort in Abu Dhabi that is "camouflaged to look like an undulating green carpet".[4] He also designed a molded structural sole called a "bone" over which sock-like 'skins' are stretched.[5] Many of his works involve movement,[6] and he created a series of "elegant objects that flip, flop or fold into many forms".[7]

Dror owns Studio Dror, in New York City.

References

  1. 1 2 Studio Dror hits Target with affordable homegoods line June 2 Media Bistro
  2. Target offers sophisticated design at an amazing value with limited edition 1 June 2009 PR Newswire
  3. Stephanie Murg Dror Benshetrit Designing Soho Synagogue October 15, 2009 Media Bistro
  4. Zahid Sardar Green values at Contemporary Furniture Fair May 28, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle
  5. Platitudes, bandwagons, misuses, and de-marketing Ideas November 26, 2006 (Ontario Edition) Toronto Star page D.2
  6. Stephen Treffinger CURRENTS: INNOVATION; The Alchemist at Work: Objects at Rest and in Motion October 9, 2003 New York Times
  7. Tim McKeough Shopping With Dror Benshetrit;Beyond Lawn Chairs June 17, 2009 New York Times

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