Projects
I’ve showcased a selection of projects that I’ve undertaken,
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Branding
Kelly Hygiene & Catering
Formerly DHC, Eamon and Mairead Kelly branched out to form the new enterprise Kelly Hygiene & Catering. I was commissioned to create a new logo, which was then applied to all the new brochures, flyers, stationery, pop-up banners, and of course, the vehicle fleet. Keeping a consistent look and feel to all the promotional material is key to a strong brand, even applying this approach to the Exhibitions and Shows that KHC attend.
I also created a website for the subsidary MerrychefIreland, which is the main agents in Ireland for Merry Chef ovens…
Brochure Print: Browne Printers
Panel Print: Signz
Mac's Deli
The very popular family-run Café, Bakery and Outside Catering business was looking to substantially update the premises, both internally and externally. I was commissioned to create a new look for the frontage, along with a secondary logotype, with further implementation for other graphics such as menus, menu boards and signage. Also, a major update to the website was required. Some great photography for the site from Paul McGuckin and Marketing expertise from Grace Shields ensured an excellent result.
Signage production:
Donal Brennan@Signworx
Photography: Paul McGuckin/
Mitchell Davies
Marketing: Grace Shields@Social Scene PR
Visit site: Mac’s Deli
Mourne Antiques
Frances Spears, the very popular proprietor of Mourne Antiques, a family business established in 1984, commissioned me to create an updated brand identity for her Antique business. Well known and respected for both their quality jewellery and long-standing selection of antique furniture, china, and decorative pieces, the brief outlined the need for a new logo and also to design a layout style for all the promo material to reflect these elements.
Print: Browne Printers
Photography: Mitchell Davies
Kernan’s Coffee House
Kernans, the well known Diner, Supermarket and Filling Station group, were launching a new Barista coffee, bakery and restaurant outlet. I was commissioned by Anthony Kernan to create a visual identity which included a logo, shop front, menu boards and other promotional material. We also had to create a name for the location…
Signage production:
Donal Brennan@Signworx
Photography: Mitchell Davies
Web
Brian Friel
A great project to work on, we created an online exhibition to explore and map ‘Brian Friel’s Ballybeg’, the enigmatic location created by the great Irish playwright.
Following intensive research and material gathering, we were able to create and build a very detailed exhibition which is ultimately a ‘treasure trove’ of information concerning Brian and his life, plays, workings and influences.
Curator: Harriet Purkis
Text and Image Research: Harriet Purkis
Illustration: Dermot Flynn
Coffee Options
‘It’s more than just a box of coffee’…
The famous quote from owner and founder Denis O’Kane, which sums up very neatly the company philosophy. However, their website was in severe need of a refresh to reflect this, so when Marketing Exec Clint Walsh commissioned me to redesign the site, I was very happy to get stuck in. The rebuild required a complete overhaul from top to bottom to promote the wide range of services the company offers.
Photography: Mitchell Davies
Text: Clint Walsh/Mitchell Davies
Visit Site: Coffee Options
Finn Valley Leisure Centre
Sinead Donagher at the FVLC commissioned me to rebuild their existing site, with a stipulation to clearly position the Leisure Centre’s online presence away from the Athletics Centre. It was also a top to bottom revamp, to include timetables and class details, as well as promoting the first class facilities on offer.
Photography: Katie Davies/
Mitchell Davies/Sinead Donagher
Text: Mitchell Davies
Visit Site: Finn Valley Leisure Centre
Living in Donegal
A socially engaged Exhibition Project starring twenty seven people who live in County Donegal, Ireland, it features a snapshot of the lives and stories of these individuals in 2020. Due to the restrictions of Covid, the Exhibition was uniquely created to be presented online. We also produced a high-end book to partner the Virtual Exhibition.
Curator: Harriet Purkis
Virtual Design: Paul Marshal
Graphic Design: Mitchell Davies
Photography: Declan Devlin
Videography: Eugene McGinty
Music: Orri McBrearty
Print: Browne Printers
Collinson Brochure
A major project which entailed the design and production of a large volume Brochure Catalogue for Collinson Ceramics, a leading Tile expert. It involved the documentation and display of the entire range offered, including the large number of different sizes and colour schemes!
Project Manager: Jennifer Campbell
Copywriter: Jennifer Campbell
Exhibition
Destination Donegal
A smashing project to be involved in, the concept was to feature 12 people from different corners of the world who had made Donegal their home. The exhibition comprised of 24 8×4 panels, 2 per person, one a large portrait, the second a compilation of personal anecdotes and photos, plus a geographical reference to their place of origin. The panels were supported by a showcase of the individuals belongings and videos featuring personal interviews.
Curator: Harriet Purkis
Graphic Design: Mitchell Davies
Portrait photography: Declan Doherty
Print: Sharpe Design
NAFCO
Another great project to work on, this exhibition aimed to highlight the North Atlantic Fiddle and Dance tradition. First curated as part of the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention of 2012, the Exhibition introduces the traditional music played by fiddle players from different countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Curator: Harriet Purkis
Graphic Design: Mitchell Davies
Print: Browne Printers
Local People
An art and social history exhibition which featured 40 people from Derry and Donegal. It aimed to present a snap shot of their lives, today and in the past. Similar to Destination Donegal in that we went for large scale panels featuring a portrait and personal anecdotes, the difference being that the panels in this case were printed on large pop-up banners to meet the requirement for the exhibition to be mobile. As well as various promo graphics, we produced a high end book to partner the exhibition too.
Project Director: Shaun Hannigan
Project Coordinator: Celine Haran
Exhibition Curator: Harriet Purkis
Film Maker: Jeremy Howard
Advertising
RSA
I design and produce Advertising for one of my clients, Donegal Daily. Being an online News site, the Ads are obviously for a digital format, which gives you the opportunity to produce more dynamic solutions than traditional print Ads. We have promoted many campaigns for the RSA, this particular Ad being aimed at raising awareness to the dangers of using your mobile while driving.
Advertising outlet: Donegal Daily
Client: RSA
Donegal Stationery
A colourful solution to advertise the many products on offer at Donegal Stationery, aimed at the New Year, new School term requirements.
Advertising outlet: Donegal Daily
Client: Donegal Stationery
Croithlí Distillery
An animated solution to increase the awareness around the Croithlí Irish Whiskey distillers, based in Donegal, and also to drive visitors to experience the tour.
Advertising outlet: Donegal Daily
Client: Croithlí Distillery
Logotypes
Coffee House
A major part of the branding process for the new venture at Kernan’s, Newtown Cunningham, the logo gives a visual identity to the brand, but also carries the new name for the enterprise. As can be imagined, quite a few options were presented and trialled before settling on the chosen solution. This was then applied to the cafe front, window areas and other promotional material.
Kelly Hygiene & Catering
Formerly DHC, Eamon and Mairead Kelly branched out to form the new enterprise Kelly Hygiene & Catering. I was commissioned to create a new logo, which was then applied to all the new brochures, flyers, stationery and of course, the vehicle fleet.
Mourne Antiques
Formerly DHC, Eamon and Mairead Kelly branched out to form the new enterprise Kelly Hygiene & Catering. I was commissioned to create a new logo, which was then applied to all the new brochures, flyers, stationery and of course, the vehicle fleet.
