When I got to know the wonderful dolls created by Studio Dor Carmon, I found so many important issues to address that I barely knew where to begin: the participation of Stratasys, a pioneer of 3D printing that uses its corporate social responsibility division to improve the quality of life of people with medical challenges through 3D technology; the many designers who joined the project under the direction of Dor Carmon; the list of sponsors and commercial entities who were part of this fantastic project and together succeeded to bring change to sick children; and, the fact that these sick kids finally are getting the recognition they deserve for their contribution to the exhibition at the Fresh Paint Art Fair. Of course, I also was enchanted by the truly successful and captivating designs that I wanted to take home myself.
Dreams is a project to benefit children sick with cancer, in cooperation with the Oncology Department at the Edmund and Lily Safra Pediatric Hospital at Tel Hashomer, and sponsored by Stratasys and Synergy.
Dor Carmon and Hila Rogozik said, “We decided to harness our knowledge, abilities, and experience to benefit the community. We recruited the best designers and design firms in Israel for this particular project.
Over the past few months, we spent time with the children being treated in the Hematological Oncology Department at Safra Tel Hashomer. We asked them to draw a picture of their dream doll and guided them in the process. The drawings were divided up among the designers to make the creations three dimensional.”
The dream dolls were printed twice, using innovative and advanced color 3D printers. Stratasys, the world leader in 3D printing, and Synergy, which provides design, planning, and product development services, immediately collaborated on the project with us and were full partners in the production and printing of the dolls. In a moving event at Tel Hashomer with the children, designers and our corporate partners, the children were presented with the dolls they had imagined and drawn. Duplicates of the dolls were offered for sale, with all proceeds to benefit the Pediatric Hematological Oncology Department at Tel Hashomer.
The list of designers who were part of the Dreams Project, under the direction of the Dor Carmon Studio:
Kerem Kaminski and Tom Gonen, Oded Gov, Tammuz Studio, Lior Rokach-Kor, OTOTO, Eyal Melnik, Taga Studio, Rotem Banai, Peleg Design, COZI Studio, Shlomi Iger, Daphi Reis-Doron, Avi Pedida, Bakery Studio, Gil Sheffi, Products Studio, Hila Shamia, Tziki Freiman, Itay Bar-On, Nir Appelbaum, Maya Aloni Shaffir, Jenny Pokryvailo, Giy Zilberstein, Ofer Zick, Idan Aharonson, Daniel Bruder, Igloo Design, Einav Ben Asher, Wishlist Studio, Ziv Botzer, Shahar Nissim, Raz Zilberstein, Librus Studio, Yahalomis Reddish.
While continuing on the tour for journalists, on the designers’ exhibition floor Dor and Hila popped up in front of me and said, “Hi, we’re here too!” I admit it took me a second to connect the neatly designed studio with the Wrapper Stone project, which includes tables, benches and counters made of Caesarstone. The designs are inspired by the drape and fall of tablecloths and give the stone a soft and supple look.
I admire the ability of these designers to manage and exhibit two projects that are so completely different from each other, and ensure that they are executed with such a high level of quality.
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I so much loved Wrapper Stone project, the designs looked like a fall of table cloth, so innovative. It really gave a great look to the stone. Indeed, the designers did a great work in managing both the exhibitions.
I’m captivated by the creations of those working on the Dreams Project. My goodness, to take a child’s imaginary creation and turn it into something tangible as a way to raise money, is genius. My favorite is the little guy with the spiked red hair and cape. x
3d technology is really a boon at this age. I would love to appreciate whatever you’re doing to benefit the community. Really great work! Wish you a best of luck. Keep going.
First I was confused seeing the picture of this little fellow on your otherwise so sophisticated page – but then of course I immediately understood. It’s a great thing combining creativity, technology…and a good heart <3
This is such a lovely idea! So nice to hear that this project is supporting a great cause
The dreams project sound so very interesting. specially since the proceedings will go to the foundation and betterment of patients. I know more of such offerings as dream project where they are donating the entire amount towards hospitalization and operation charges of kids whose parents cannot afford the treatment.
Such a great initiative to use technology for such a good cause. I can only imagine how excited those small children would be to see a 3D version of their dream dolls.
From you IG page and post I can tell you are a talented, creative and passionate person. Thanks for sharing it with the work and please keep it up.
I love the concept, compassion and love behind the Dreamers project. What an inspirational thing to do for these children. My only wish is that they were soft and cuddly so they could love on them.
Wow, these are such intricate pieces!
I love how they merge technology with fun things for sick kiddos. Great work. Prayers for even more success.
Oh I love this and what a great cause. You work so hard, it’s lovely to see how much you give back.