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We are currently working with Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and LineUp on this years Summer of Heritage programme. We have created a new design system which will be used across each of the heritage sites and are looking forward to see it in use very soon. The Summer of Heritage will run from June 27 to September 4th. You will be able to find out more on www.dlrevents.ie in the coming weeks.
Capital idea to become city of design.
What are the chances of Dublin being named World Design Capital 2014? Today, a determined group of designers, architects and other professionals launches its bid, writes Frank MacDonald, Environment Editor of the Irish Times. Incredible as it may seem, Dublin is bidding to be designated World Design Capital 2014. Given the unfinished state of the city, and its current penury, the bid is audacious and insouciant.
Full article here http://bit.ly/kci4G9
Dublin Contemporary, a new visual art exhibition is being held later this year from September 6 to October 31. Red&Grey Design were commissioned by the Exhibition team to produce their new website. Working with their brand guidelines, we created a site that will be increasingly populated by artists, galleries, and arts information in the coming months. You can keep up to date on www.dublincontemporary.com
Each year NCAD provides a portfolio submission brief for students interested in attending the art and design college. The guide contains the brief, advice on presentation, assessment and general info.
We selected a variety of images of work by first year students to give a feel for the course. These were used as background border images throughout the new brief.
Dublin is bidding to be designated World Design Capital 2014. Red&Grey Design, Emma Curley Architects and Areaman Films with Dr Linda King and Henri McKervey, have just completed the bid document which describes not only the proposals for 2014 but also the many design assets of the city. The document is with the binders and is due to be dispatched to ICSID headquarters in Montreal this week. We’re obviously looking forward to seeing the final version too. Until then you can check out the redeveloped PIVOT Dublin website here www.pivotdublin.com
Cover design shown by the www.stonetwins.com
The St. Patrick’s Festival, an exciting showcase for the manifold skills of the people of Ireland, of every age and social background. The event was once again a huge success in 2011. We worked closely with the festival team in developing their 2011 website, which highlighted the talents and achievements of Irish people on many national and world stages. The site itself has had over a quarter of a million hits to date. You can check it our here www.stpatricksfestival.ie
At this months G6 Series Bob discusses his money versus knowledge timelines. The G6 Series is a monthly programme of lectures, seminars, workshops and discussions about design. The series, established by Con Kennedy and Barry Sheehan takes place in Room G6, DIT Mountjoy Square. Check out their website for updates www.g6series.com
We recently worked with Rocker Foods on a new range of chutney products – sweet chili, apple twist and rockin onion. We helped develop the product name and create a fun look for the packaging. The design features the owners and their story of how they became chutney makers. Keep a look out for it in the stores and support this new Irish business.
Trinity College Dublin asked us to present a lecture on our process, evolution, collaborations and the current work climate. The talk, entitled ‘Thinking and Technology’, encouraged students to think first, create their own ideas, plan their projects and then to use the technology.
(No squirrels were harmed in the making of this lecture).
