smow blog compact: Irish Design 2015

If we remember correctly, the only Irish designer we have ever included in these pages is Eileen Gray.

That may soon change because 2015 has been officially designated the year of Irish Design.

Coordinated by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland “Irish Design 2015” promises a year long series of exhibitions, fairs and conferences both in Ireland and overseas which aim to foster dialogue and collaboration and thus, so hope the organisers, encourage design led investment in Ireland and so increase the opportunities for Irish based designers.

Among the highlights of Irish Design 2015 promise to be the Showcase public trade fair in January, the exhibitions Fresh Talent, Craft of Architecture and Portfolio at the The National Craft Gallery in Kilkenny and the so-called “flagship exhibition” Irish Design Here/Now which opens in Dublin in July and promises to explore the history and development of Irish design both at home and abroad. In addition to the numerous events in Ireland “Irish Design 2015” will also feature showcase exhibitions at leading international design weeks including Milan, Paris, New York and Eindhoven.

And for our part we’re really forward to expanding our list of featured Irish designers. For all with designers who, unlike the famously French based Ms Gray, actually work in Ireland.

Full details of Irish Design 2015 can be found at www.irishdesign2015.ie