Raw-Edges is a London-based design studio founded by Israeli designers Yael Mer and Shay Alkalay. Since their graduation show at the Royal College of Art in 2006, they have received several highly respected awards including The British Council Talented Award, iF Gold Award, Dutch Design Award, Wallpaper* Design Award 2009 and the Elle Decoration International Design Award for best furniture of 2008/09. Design Miami/ Basel has awarded Raw-Edges the Designer of the Future for 2009. Their works have been exhibited internationally and can be found within the permanent collection of the MoMA New-York and other museums.