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Edition of seven screenprinted and hand bound accordian books, intended as "shelf art": displayable without nails or frames and completely portable. Made after a week-long retreat, I followed my breath in drawing 7, 21 and 108 times. These are the "magic numbers" in Tibetan Buddhist prayers. Rice paper with verse is sewn with cotton thread to the reverse and inkjet printed. Available to purchase.Crafts, Book, Screenprinting, Seriograph, Bookart, Accordian, Breathing, Meditation2013 -
A unique research methodology was developed as part of my Masters studies. It sought to understand how people describe their experience of emotion in the body. A sample of 250 participants were asked to draw their experience of emotion in various ways. The results are layered by respective ID and made semi transparent in Photoshop. Darker areas show the most overlaps and reveal surprising patterns of universal experience.Research, Drawing, Survey, Emotion2006 -
In the winter of 2013, a group of Sherkin Islanders, along with artist Tess Leak (centre front), undertook an adventure together: to create a collection of haiku poems inspired by life on the Island in all its forms and complexities. Traditional Japanese Haiku are three line poems with seventeen syllables and are, according to a member of the group, “like little islands” themselves. I ran the day long group workshop resulting in the on-site production of 50 handmade books. Since then, the poets have continued making books and have completed a hand-sewn edition of 200 to be used for fund-raising this Christmas.Crafts, Graphic Design, Print Design2014 -
A collaborative social research, Pulse of the People is project asking “What’s happening in Irish people’s hearts right now?” After a pilot survey with 150 students in Cork, the survey was then tested on a group of solicitors, barristers and judges attending The Burren Law School conference, May 2013. Developing a custom survey based on the visual approach led to outputs which combined drawings, colour choices, word statements and stories. Data visualisation methods compare results by a beginning and end of event structure. For further information, check out http:// pulseofthepeople.ieDrawing, Survey, Research, Colour2014 -
The Well at Liss Ard is a new wellbeing centre near Skibbereen, West Cork. Situated on a stunning estate of natural beauty, it was the perfect location to trial what may yet become Ireland's National Well-being Centre. The project required a coherent visual presence that reflected tranquillity, energy and freshness of approach, unburdened by the existing visual styles of the sector. Deliverables included brand, website, national print adverts, report graphics and presentation slides.Branding, Graphic Design, Web Design2014 -
The Trailblazery is an exciting collaborative group that "presents what is possible when individuals stop asking for permission and step into making their own dreams and ambitions a reality". Making the brochure with the remarkable group sought to distill that energy and breadth of content into a clear and readable whole. It features photography from Brendan Canty and illustrations from Eimear McLally and Emily Robyn Archer, and spearheaded by the vision of Clare Mulvany, Kathy Scott and Ciara Cavanagh.Graphic Design, Brochure, Culture, Ireland, Event2013 -
HealthXL is a collaboration between 11 of the largest healthcare corporations in the world, focused on developing meaningful commercial projects. They held a working group in June 2014 to brainstorm three objectives (moonshots) for future healthcare that would be used as a basis for a callout to mobile health innovators and entrepreneurs. Representing Cork agency Think Visual, I joined this daylong meeting to rapidly summarise points as they emerged. The visuals were used to present the moonshots at conference the next day.Digital Art, Illustration, Journalism2014 -
Glencree's mission is to help deepen reconciliation within and between communities on the island of Ireland and in selected contexts internationally. It holds dialogues between various groups in Northern Ireland and the south. These illustrations were created on-site during one such event in 2014. It involved deep listening, note taking and drawing simultaneously. The results (far more than shown here) were projected at the end as a reflective close and emailed to all participants after the event.Illustration2014 -
A personal project around metaphors of a long distance relationship – being ultra-near and telescopically far. Two classic scientific books are referenced and featured: "Micrographia" by R.Hooke and Galileo Galilei's "Sidereal Messenger" punctuated by contemporary scientific images. Edition of two.Crafts, Graphic Design2010 -
Hand-drawn illustrations conceived and created in response to a symposium held by the Medicine department in University College Cork, January 2013. The images accompany a blogpost overview and reveal various experiences of illness. The event explored how art and the humanities can be used in medical education and practice to foster empathy and better care for the ill.Art Direction, Illustration, Symposium Report, Health2013 -
Kathryn O'Flaherty is a caring and talented therapist based in Dublin. Branching out with her own practice, she needed branding and web design. We explored how to create something that fitted with her aesthetic and spiritual values. The symbol is drawn from an origami heart, reflecting the diamond-like, bright nature of Essence. In parallel, the illustration provides a playful yet rich visual texture for the brand. Her practice has recently expanded to a second location. www.heartessence.ieBranding, Web Design, Health2013 -
Lonely and the Moose are Tessa Perry and Liz Clarke. They wrote their first album based on a series of letters exchanged across the Atlantic. Their ideal package was a box housing a bunch of these letters, which seemed an impossible ask. Accepting a challenge, I invented this little package and assembly system. The materials are all flat-packable for transport on the road. Each one is lovingly hand made: sprayed, glued and editioned by the band and finally filled with different photos taken by all musicians. The set has sold-out. It's truly a co-designed selection box of love.Packaging, Co-Design, Participatory2013 -
Toyota wanted a special exhibition to showcase their eco technology in their stunning Champs Elysée space. Working with London agency Greenspace and creative director Adrian Caddy, I developed the typographic and illustrative look and feel for the space. It outlined their sustainable technologies, latest research and eco driving values. It was a fun and engaging experience for the visitor, moving through a clean, forest-like environment.Exhibition Design, Typography, Ecological2008 -
What colours do people associate with anger, fear, sadness, joy and love? As part of a masters programme, I completed this visual research on colours and emotion. A custom survey method was designed and implemented with colour chart and a mySQL database. 250 people of various ages and nationalities were asked to contribute. Results are in proportion to the sample sizes and show frequencies of choices by age, culture and gender. The project is featured in "Visual Research" 2nd edition AVA Press and "Infographics: Designing & Visualizing Data" Sandu Publishing.Research, Datavisualisation, Survey2006 -
You can't help but like the lads in Inch Beach. They just love teaching adults and children of Cork to surf within the safe but fun area of this beach. Wanting a "surfy, retro, cool, recycle, fun" style site seemed a big ask! It was also important to get the promotional and marketing aspects right. As well as exploring the styling, we looked at competitor sites and completed a strategic audit. The final site is a custom Wordpress theme which they update themselves. Their bookings have increased hugely since launch.Typography, UI/UX, Web Design, Surfing, Cork, Sport2013