About Dror
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY design STUDIO THAT practices INNOVATION AT EVERY SCALE.
We believe OUR GREATEST STRENGTH LIES IN WHAT WE’VE NEVER DONE BEFORE.
Led by the creative talent of founder Dror Benshetrit, we focus on finding unique solutions that emphasize the transformative power of design at various scales. Our work explores the intersection between nature and technology, organic and non-organic and the needs of our contemporary lifestyle. Every project is driven by the desire to discover the mutable and non-static nature of objects while rooting them to their context and relentlessly pushing the limits of what is possible.
ArchitectureHavvada Island, Istanbul |
Product DesignCappellini Peacock Chair |
Interior DesignCut25 Boutique, New York |
Creative DirectionBentley + Cedar Lake |
dror benshetrit
Since 2002, Dror Benshetrit has developed a multidisciplinary practice specializing in innovative design projects. His approach to design has shown breadth and depth through the completion of projects varying in scale and nature. His portfolio encompasses product design, interior and architecture projects, and creative direction.
Based in New York and having received his education at the Eindhoven Design Academy in Holland, Dror observes the world from an inquisitive eye and seeks unique responses to the needs of our modern lifestyle. He has long been interested in the manifold meanings and uses of any single object. Each project starts with questioning conventions and entails with immersive investigation. He conducts thorough research focusing on materials, technology and geometry in collaboration with a team of experts boasting a global knowledge-base. Dror works with a range of international clients, including Alessi, Bentley, Boffi, Bombay Sapphire, Cappellini, Kiehl’s, Levi’s, Lualdi, Material ConneXion, Maya Romanoff, Marithé + François Girbaud, Puma, Rosenthal, Skins Footwear, Yigal Azrouël, Shvo, Swarovski, Tumi, and Target.
Dror has lectured around the world and received numerous design awards including the GE Plastics Competition “Merging Boundaries” (2001), iF Product Design Award (2006), the Good Design Award (2008, 2010). He has gained international media exposure. and has been widely exhibited. His work is included in the permanent collections of major museums in North America, Europe and the Middle East.
 QuaDror at Design Indaba 2011/03/11 |
What Design Can Do 2011/05/26 |
Speaking Engagements
- IDSA: “NY Inspiration Lounge” Series (2013)
- India Design Forum, Mumbai, India (2013)
- ZOW Istanbul Conference: Keynote speaker (Turkey, 2013)
- WeStory by Dror: Conversation Panel with Dror and Flatcut, moderated by Mark Kushner of Architizer (New York, 2012)
- Decoration and Design Building’s Fall Market: Stars of Design Keynote (2012)
- Dwell & New York Magazine: City Modern Panel Discussion - Designing for Retail Spaces (2012)
- Istanbul Design Week Conference (2012)
- Wolfsonian Museum, Miami, FL (2011)
- A Better World By Design: Brown University Presents QuaDror (2011)
- What Design Can Do, The Netherlands (2011)
- Wanted Design, Conversation Panel organized by Gallery R’Pure @ ICFF (2011)
- The Design Museum of Holon (Israel, 2011)
- IDSA: Conference at RISD (2011)
- Museum of Art and Design: Speaking Engagement moderated by Annie Block (2011)
- New Museum: Panel conversation moderated by Linda Tischler (Fast Company) and Kimberly Brooks (Huffington Post) (New York, 2011)
- Design Indaba, Cape Town, South Africa (2011)
- Art + Design: The New Generation – Panel Discussion Miami, FL (November 2010)
- DCOTA “Design File Discussion” talk with Vladimir Kagen, Soho Beach House Miami FL (November 2010)
- IDNY: ICFF Kick-off event, Blu Dot SoHo (May 2010)
- SCAD: [Un]disciplined sustainability week (2010)
- Pratt Institute (November 2009)
- Dwell on Design, LA Convention Center (June 2009)
- Material ConneXion Daegu, Korea (March 2009)
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (November 2008)
- University of Houston (November 2008)
- Design Within Reach, SoHo (2007)
- Bombay Sapphire Design Glass Competition (judge), US- Boston Design Center and International - Milan, Italy (2006)
Exhibitions
- Storefront for Art & Architecture: Past Futures, Present, Futures Exhibitoin (2012)
- Museu Brasileiro da Escultura: “Reach” by Dror, A sculpture for the Love & Art Children’s Foundation (Brazil 2012)
- WantedDesign: Tumi Concierge (ICFF 2012)
- Interieur Kortrijk: “Future Form Lab” Exhibition (Volume.MGX, 2012)
- International Contemporary Furniture Fair (2004-2012)
- Salone Internazionale del Mobile (2004-2012)
- Salone Internazionale del Mobile (2012) – Dror for TUMI presents Passagio at MOST
- Salone Internazionale del Mobile (2011) – TRON designs CORIAN®
- Salone Internazionale del Mobile (2011) – INTERNI – Mutant Architecture and Design
- Salone Internazionale del Mobile (2011) – Handmade Exhibition by WallPaper @ Brioni
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: Permanent collection (Peacock Chair for Cappellini, 2011)
- Gallery R’Pure: BrokenOff BrokenOff – An exhibition to celebrate the life and work of Tobias Wong (New York, 2011)
- New Museum: Exhibition unveiling the QuaDror system (New York, 2011)
- Triennale Design Museum: “Dream Factory” Exhibition curated by Alberto Alessi (Peacock Chair, Italy, 2011)
- London Design Museum: “This is Design” Exhibition (Volume.MGX, August 24, 2011 – January 22, 2012)
- Museum of Art and Design: Contributing artist for the METALBALL gala and fundraiser (New York, 2010)
- Guggenheim Museum: “Contemplating the Void” Exhibition (New York, 2010)
- The Design Museum Holon: Permanent collection (Pick Chair, 2010)
- Museum of Art and Design: Contributing artist for the PAPERBALL gala and fundraiser (New York, 2009)
- Art Basel/Design Miami: “Limited Forever” – Dror Redlines Cappellini to be part of the exhibition of the Limited Edition products from Cappellini’s collection, 2005-2009 (2009)
- Museum of Art and Design: Permanent collection (Vase of Phases, 2008)
- Art Basel/Design Miami: Luminaire’s Paperlove exhibition and auction (2008)
- Peel Gallery, Houston Texas: Solo exhibition (2008)
- Louis XIII Diner des Genies, featuring “Swept Under the Carpet” exhibition (2008)
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: Permanent collection (Playground, 2007)
- Art Basel Miami, Bentley Concept Debut (2007)
- Museum of Arts and Design: “Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting” Exhibit (New York, 2007)
- Clear Elevation @ Top of the Rock, Pick Chair installation (2007)
- Marithé + François Girbaud: Urban Cast Away Exhibition (New York, 2006)
- Staatliches Museum fur Angewante Kunst, Munich: Permanent collection (Vase of Phases, 2005)
- Bombay Sapphire Pop Up Store, curated by Surface Magazine (2005)
- Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv: Permanent collection (Vase of Phases, 2004)
- Gallery 91, New York (2003)
- Tokyo Design Block (2003)
Awards
- Landmark Miami Competition, DawnTown (Miami Lift, 2013)
- Red Dot Award (Dror for Tumi Expandable Carry-On, 2013)
- Decoration and Design Building’s 5th Annual “Stars of Design” Award: Winner in the Industrial / Product Design category (2012)
- Good Design Award, Chicago Athenaeum (Alessi Trivet , 2010)
- Good Design Award, Chicago Athenaeum (Boffi +/- , 2008)
- iF Product Design Award (Vase of Phases, 2006)
- GE Design Plastics Competition (2001)
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Dror Benshetrit |
Alexandra JenalStudio Manager |
Ernst van ter BeekArt Direction |
Eun LeeInterior Architecture |
Loukia TsafouliaArchitecture |
Adrienne WheatleyCulture & Commerce,Senior Project Manager |
Andrew DentMaterials SpecialistMaterial Connexion |
Brian MarkhamArup, Associate and Structural Engineer |
Casey LewisProduct Design |
 David HuangCG Production |
David WarrenCreative Director, Tank |
Dror HeymannSculpture and Prototyping |
Erez SabagPhotographer/Director |
Elizabeth KrenklerProduct Design |
Geoffrey WarnerFounder of Alchemy Architects+ weeHouse |
Gilles LeclercQuaDror Representative, Quebec |
Hale HaifawiM&A Premier Inc,Representative |
Joe MeppelinkArchitecture +Digital Fabrication |
Karl-Johan HjerlingProduct Design |
Melanie CourbetBusiness Development |
Michele CaniatoCulture & Commerce, Agent |
Peter XuVice Director Department One, United Design Group |
Reed WilsonPrototyping and Fabrication |
Robert KruschberskyM&A Premier Inc,Representative |
Ryan BiziorekArup, Senior Acoustics and Audiovisual Consultant,LEED Accredited Professional |
Steve ChenDirector |
Stuart BrodieInneall Technology Limited Director, Mechanical Engineer |
Tomas FigueroaQuaDror Representative,Chile |
Tomer Ben-GalPrincipal of FLATCUT_,fabrication and engineering |
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