DESIGNING IRELAND

In this four-part series, award-winning architect Angela Brady OBE and respected design and meet the Irish designers, markers and architects whose work is creating waves locally, nationally and internationally. As the bespoke, the unique, the local make a welcome return worldwide, the series looks at the story of Irish design: the traditions, landscape, materials and culture from which Ireland's designers is garnering a reputation for Ireland as a hub of international design excellence. 

As well as celebrating the modern-day keepers of traditional craft techniques, the series uncovers and celebrates some great Irish design successes: from award-winning architecture to in-demand Irish craft, from best-selling "smart" products to highly-collectible contemporary Irish furniture. from the traditional boat and basket-marker to the award-winning architect. Designing Ireland is a visual feast that showcases the very best of traditional and contemporary Irish design - and which we hope will inspire the next generation of markers and designers.