Designer Dublin

International Women’s Day 2012: Celebration, Connection, Inspiration

Designer Dublin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:16:30 +0000

Thursday 8th March 2012, Davenport Hotel, Dublin City
with Guest of Honour Minister of State for European Afairs, Lucinda Creighton, TD

The Women In Business networks from Fingal, Dublin City and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Enterprise Boards and the Dublin Chamber of Commerce’s “Mentoring for Female Entrepreneurs programme” are joining forces for the third consecutive year to organise a major event for women in business in Dublin to celebrate International Women’s Day. Over 200 female entrepreneurs and business women have attended in previous years, making this an outstanding networking opportunity.

Photo: Elizabeth Fingelton, Klickity and Lucinda Creighton at
the Designer Dublin launch, June 2011

This year’s event will feature talks by Minister of State for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton TD and by Vodafone HR Director Rachel Mooney and presentations from a panel of four inspirational entrepreneurs who have expanded their businesses in recent years: Grainne Barry, Anotherfriend.com, Lauren Fisher, Simply Zesty, Jacquie Marsh, The Butler’s Pantry and Ruth Monaghan, Appassionata Flowers. This year, we will also offer limited mentoring slots from 5-6pm, bookable in advance.

The MC on the night will be Joanne Hession, MD, QED Training.

5-6pm	*Mentoring sessions* (15 minute slots reserved in advance)
6pm	*Registration & Open Networking*
6.25pm	Welcome
6.30pm	Keynote Address by Minister of State for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton, TD
6.45	Talk by Rachel Mooney, Vodafone HR Director
7pm	*Panel Discussion with special guests* Grainne Barry, Founder and CEO, Anotherfriend.com Lauren Fisher, Simply Zesty Jacquie Marsh, MD, Butlers Pantry Ruth Monaghan, Founder and CEO, Appassionata Flowers
	*Q&A Session*
8pm	*Informal networking*Drinks & Finger Food Reception
9pm	*Event close*

To reserve your place, please email network@dceb.ie

‘Under the Cover of Trees’

Designer Dublin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:40:21 +0000

The Doorway Gallery is delighted to host an exhibition by Geraldine O’Reilly, called ‘Under the Cover of Trees’ on Thursday, March 8th between 6-8pm on 24 South Frederick Street. The exhibition will run until April 5th.

Geraldine O’Reilly was born in Dublin. She attended the National College of Art and Design from 1977 to 1982 obtaining a First Class Honours Degree in Fine Art and Art History. The inspiration for Geraldine O’ Reilly’s (Hynes) exhibition “Under the Cover of Trees” came about through the simple act of going for walks with friends in woodlands near and far from where she lives in Dublin. For more details: http://thedoorwaygallery.com/

BARTOSZ KOLATA New Works exhibition, No Grants Gallery

Designer Dublin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:57:36 +0000

Image: Empty pool, 30/40 cm, oil on canvas, 2012

BARTOSZ KOLATA New Works exhibition, No Grants Gallery
The Culture Box
12 East Essex Street
Temple Bar
Opening night March 1^st 2012
6pm – 8pm

show to be opened by Patricia Stewart (former Lemonstreet Gallery)
Exhibition runs till March 22^nd 2012

www.bartoszkolata.com wine reception sponsored by Mortons Delicatessen

https://www.facebook.com/Mortons.Hatchstreet

21st Century Icons

Designer Dublin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:44:53 +0000

Dates: 19 November 2011 – 15 April 2012
Venue: Rathfarnham Castle,
Rathfarnham Road, Dublin 14
Tel: 01 493 9462
Email: rathfarnhamcastle@opw.ie
Web: www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dublin/RathfarnhamCastle/

Public Facilities
Toilets, toilet for visitors with disabilities,
car/coach park, Tea-rooms

Some of Ireland’s most exciting contemporary jewellers re-interpret the iconic forms of celtic neckpieces, torcs and lunulas for the 21st Century.

The function of jewellery has always been to convey status. This was particularly true of the torc, whose ostentatious size and weight could communicate the force and power of the wearer. But in contemporary usage, the torc has become an object of kitsch, often geared towards the tourist. But if we were to design neckpieces now that conveyed something about us – as Irish – to the world, what would they say? And what would they look like? Would they be gold? Recycled? Injection moulded? Would they be images of power and beauty? Shackles? Or blue collars?

21st Century Icons offers a unique opportunity for 21 of Ireland’s most innovative and creative makers to suggest some answers. Curated by Ann Mulrooney

The makers responses have included inspiration from a vast array of influences including the National Museum’s Bronze Age gold collection (Inga Reed); sheep’s wool from Co. Waterford (Eily O’Connell); the spiritual warrior women of Irish legend (Melissa Curry); Celtic lunulas (Christina Brosnan); the Tudor style ruff (Rachel McKnight); the 21st century neckpiece, the ipod headphones (Sam Hamilton); social networking (Laura McNamara) and tangles of Irish branches and tree roots (Emma Bourke).

Project 51 – Video

Designer Dublin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:28:52 +0000

Interview with Andrea Tabacchi from Project51 Dublin on Vimeo.

51 South William Street, Dublin
Project51.ie

Project51 is an Irish Design Collective.
A group of 15 Irish Designer Makers that have opened a design work and retail space in 51 South William Street – the heart of Dublin City.

Project51 has been established to create a hub for Irish and International Designer-Makers to showcase their work in Dublin while collaborating and inspiring each other.

Project51 has monthly exhibitions, workshops, talks and events.

For more detail visit:
Facebook.com/project51Dublin

The Malthouse Design Centre

Designer Dublin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:08:05 +0000

The Malthouse is a unique destination in Dublin City where Designers and Makers Create. There is a cluster of Architects, Interior Designers, furniture and lighting designers along with other creative people working along side each other, bouncing ideas in a vibrant atmosphere. From a design concept they develope their idea into a working business opportunity.

Based on the North Circular Road, beside Croke Park, The Malthouse offers studio spaces with back up workshop spaces for small scale businesses looking to establish themselves. The structure of the centre enables designers to support each other, along with mentoring they receive from established designers and business people Greg Tisdall Arthur Duff and Rosemary Ryan.

There is a retail opportunity for the members of the Malthouse to Showcase their products in the Showroom of The Malthouse, a beautifully renovated old mill. There their merchandise can be tested as the public and potential buyers are invited from home and abroad.

We welcome new members interested in joining and are happy to discuss their business ideas and plans. If you would like to make contact with the business development manager, Rosemary Ryan to discuss opportunities;

rosemary@themalthousedesigncentre.com

www.themalthousedesigncentre.com

The Malthouse Design Centre
Distillery Court
537 North Circular Road,
Dublin 1
Tel 01 8942522

Fund it – crowd funding

Designer Dublin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:31:20 +0000

Fund it Introduction from Fund it on Vimeo.

Fund it is an Ireland-wide initiative that provides a platform for people with great ideas to attract funding from friends, fans and followers across the world. Watch our video to find out more.

Made by Hand 2012: Call for Entries

Designer Dublin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:28:02 +0000

Made by Hand is open to makers resident in Britain and Ireland. The deadline for applications is 16 March 2012.

Now in its 3rd year, and in a new partnership with The National Trust, Made by Hand is set in the mansion house and grounds of Tredegar House. Located on junction 28 of the M4, a short drive between Cardiff and Bristol. Organised by Sarah James and Nina Fox, the team behind, highly acclaimed The Contemporary Craft Festival.

Selected by an independent panel of industry professionals, Made by Hand is open to designer makers resident in Britain and Ireland working to the highest standards in ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mix media, leather, recycled materials and paper. No paintings, photography or musical instruments.

For full details and an application form please contact: hello@madebyhand-wales.co.uk or tel: 01626 830612

Web link: http://www.madebyhand-wales.co.uk

Olympic Exhibition: Call for Glassmakers

Designer Dublin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:26:27 +0000

The Contemporary Glass Society is inviting anyone working with glass to apply for selection for a world-class exhibition close to the Olympic venues in London. The deadline is 24 February 2012.

Glass can be fragile, but more fragile still is the future of the UK’s ancient glassmaking traditions. As colleges close their glass courses, it’s becoming harder for would-be glass designers and craftspeople to learn the skills of this alchemical art.

The Contemporary Glass Society, which works to keep UK glassmaking alive, is going all out this summer to put glass on the map – a nationwide festival of exhibitions, workshops and happenings that will capture the Olympic spirit and bring the magic of glass to more people than ever before.

The centre-piece of the programme will be ‘Glass Games 2012‘ a world-class exhibition close to the Olympic venues in London, which will bring together the very best in contemporary glass, art and design.
Anyone working with glass can apply for selection, and the deadline is February 24. Application forms and more details are available from glassgames2012@gmail.com.

Icon Series

Designer Dublin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:23:14 +0000