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First name - David
Last Name - Oks
Country of Residence - Israel
Nationality (optional) - Jewish/Ukrainian
Email Address - [email protected]
Phone Number - +972502147107

Instagram - @oks.david

Have you undertaken any sustainability education or training? Yes

About:
A young Israeli designer,

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native of Ukraine, born in Lviv's cultural capital, creative blood flows through his DNA from birth. 
Graduating from college of music with a degree in violin, provided the opportunity to take a virtuous at fashion. 
Music is a portal that takes me to another world. An important part of my work is the combination of sound and technology, in the form of a classic crossover, combining  traditional classic elements with modern technology. 
This process has given me the opportunity to consider new forms of design, materials and silhouettes while creating clothing.
Every generation finds its voice in the boundaries of fashion and music, thus I combine these two powerful voices to scream even louder.

I was nominated for the sustainability award at Shenkar College, and while the award was sponsored by Dizengoff shopping malls in the center of Tel-Aviv, this shopping center supports the ecosystem and makes a big contribution not only in terms of sustainability, but also in reducing the centrality of energy consumption, use and other aspects of the economy.

With social networks, technology and market development, it is necessary to take a step back to reflect on how much of this world is man-made. In order to find the true self, one must reconnect with nature. With the global development of fast fashion and mass market brands, consumers are born and raised alongside the inscription '100% Polyester', without really understanding its sub-text. This is where I want my work to stand out.I want to draw attention to the amount of plastic we live in and consume. 
This project is about creating something new in terms of design that will also actively condemn and resist mass consumption societal norms. 

Title of your idea:
What do we sacrifice in order to help nature ?

Description of the idea:
My idea for the collection is to draw attention to the "polyester problem" in which our modern society is situated. I use synthetic polyethylene high-density material to convey the natural texture of stone with the silhouette of a flower.

A detailed description of your idea:
In European culture, people would offer flowers at the death of a person and then set up a stone tomb. Our land is dying, so how are we going to bury it? I used two main elements to create my collection. For this, I will be using synthetic materials such as high-density polyethylene and synthetic clothing to capture the natural texture of the stone and flower silhouettes. I want to show people how much we depend on mass produced synthetic products in addition to natural materials and craftsmanship.I want to create things that showcase the value and beauty of nature versus the over-reliance on technology and synthetic materials.

The process of creating these designs will be based on the contrast between nature and culture. My creations will reflect the simplicity of nature, as well as give it a modern look, combining it with technology. Humanity is my main stakeholder. And the more people I can reach out to and show them how much plastic we wear without realising it, the more I can get them to see it, from a small 100% Polyester label to a car with plastic lining, a phone in a plastic case, or the plastic chair you sit on.

When I was little, I always dreamed of living in a country where there would be no wars and where everyone would be happy. But as I grew up and became an adult, I realised that our world is full of problems. It's time to take charge and make a difference! To me, this competition is an opportunity to change the world and I know that if I can move at least one bolt through this big system, I will be extremely happy.
my goal is to renew plastic on people. show his nature through the processing of synthetic clothing and the processing of HDPE products.My work can change the way people think and act, not only when they shop, but when they choose what to wear and how to live.

I believe that we will not be able to fix the mistakes of the past, but accepting them and understanding how to interact with them correctly is not a harm to our nature; that's the main goal. I believe that winning this competition will give me the opportunity to develop my ideas and become stronger.

Project stage: working prototype.

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