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At the end of February 2020, the Covid-19 virus arrived in Ireland. During the following difficult weeks, many people were to battle for their lives. Most recovered. Some people tragically didn’t. In an effort to cope with the increasing pressure on our medical facilities and to save lives, we were …
We are thrilled to say that our work on Getting the Messages – Dementia Inclusive shopping has won the Universal Design category of the IDI Awards 2018. This project is one that is very close to our hearts. This Dublin City Council initiative (in partnership with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland …
So 2018 is drawing to a close and what a fantastic way to round off our busiest year ever. Last night in the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, I was awarded the LEO Women in Business Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2018. In a network full of amazing women …
Some great news came our way today. Last night The Raheny Way map won The Business Environment & Sustainability Award at the Dublin Neighbourhood Awards 2018. We have been working on the design of this map over the past few months with Dan Russell of Dublin City Council and Clare O’Sullivan …
We are delighted to, once again, be part of this wonderful Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI) initiative, Mind Over Matter. Design works so make it work for your business. With locations across Ireland, Mind Over Matter will take place on 10th October 2018. For a fee of €75 (£70) anyone …
Ever wondered how important logo design is to your business and branding? We were delighted to have been recently invited by Kajsa Kinsella to submit an article offering our best business logo design advice to Kajsa’s readers. The article refers, in particular, to new business start ups. You can read our …
Our top tips for Creative Design and Business Thinking Creativity is something that is vital in good Graphic Design and we are often asked how we come up with our design concepts and how we stay creative. Here are some of the ways we promote creative design and business thinking …
Motion Graphics are fast becoming an integral part of social media. They capture attention and maintain interest. Motion Graphics have lots of varied uses. They can be used for explainer videos, building a brand story, explaining a service or showcasing a product. Motion Graphics are perfect for sharing on social media …
We are very excited and proud to be part of this wonderful initiative, brought to you by the Institute of Designers in Ireland and Aware. Mind Over Matter is an event that aims to put a spotlight on mental health in the community. This is a great opportunity for your business …
And that’s what we all want for our brand. We all want our product or service to be the ‘go to’ brand of choice. But how do you know if your branding is working well for your business? If you are currently reading this from your yacht while sailing around …
Book design has always been a huge interest of mine and this latest book design has been a delightful and joyful project to work on. The book tells the story of a little boy who was adopted by his new Irish mother. The story had to be depicted in a way that a small boy could …
We are big fans of infographics here. We’ve been designing and illustrating them for several years. We know how they work. Good infographics tell a story and impart information in a clear and simple way that makes sharing easy. And now we are even more excited (geek apology!) to see how infographics are developing even …
We were recently asked by South Dublin County Council to design a brochure that would clearly show the details of their Annual Service Delivery Plan for 2015. Financial information can be a little ‘dry’ when presented in black and white columns of figures and so the Council asked for a fresh and innovative …
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and nowhere does this ring more true than in the world of networking. Business cards have been around for centuries – in fact, the origins of the humble 85mm x 55mm rectangle of card can be traced back to …
Over the years, we have dealt with a lot of startup companies and we love your infectious enthusiasm! We also love that we get to work with you at the very beginning of your exciting venture. That way we can help you get your brand right from the very beginning …
Want to Achieve a Well Designed Website? Here is a list of questions your designer should be asking you about the ‘look’ and style’ of your website before starting work on it: Alongside being asked to design websites, we are also often asked to design templates for websites, where a developer …
In today’s world of online-dominated marketing collateral, you might ask yourself, “Do I really need a brochure design?” The answer is absolutely. And here are 5 reasons why: An Unrivalled Trustbuilder We consumers can be a sceptical lot. When making a purchase, we want—no, need to—trust who we are buying from. Making …
Here’s why your business should hire a Graphic Designer 1. You business owners are a busy lot! And trying to design your own logo, brochures and marketing materials all takes up more of your valuable time. A good graphic designer (ahem! that’s us) can design in a fraction of the time …
If you haven’t worked with a graphic designer before, then you might not be sure of the process involved in getting your ideas for your business, from your head, into a finished design format. But don’t worry – it’s not that difficult! Here are some tips that will help you …
BEFORE WE BEGIN A LOGO DESIGN There are certain questions we like to ask a client prior to beginning the logo design process. It may seem like a long list but it is helps us to know what our client needs and expects from their finished logo/branding. It also helps …