In this movie, Karen Hennessy of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland reflects on the achievements of the Irish Design 2015 initiative, which promoted the work of Irish architects and designers around the world.
Aodh Furniture's Aran Chair was one of the piece of Irish design showcased by Irish Design 2015
Irish Design 2015 was a year-long project led by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland and backed by the Irish government, which aimed to raise the global profile of Irish design.
Notion and Mourne Textiles showcased various pieces of furniture and a rug
"Irish Design 2015 is a government-backed initiative about celebrating and showcasing Irish design in its many forms both nationally and internationally," Hennessy explains in the movie, which Dezeen filmed for Irish Design 2015 in Dublin and Kilkenny, Ireland. Ceramics by Andrew Ludick were part of Irish Design 2015's flagship exhibition, which was called Liminal ? Irish Design at the Threshold
"It is about putting Irish design on the map, and we did it through a range of initiatives from design weeks to architecture biennales to fashion weeks to international trade events."
The initiative showcased over 2,000 designers to over 1.4 million people via more than 600 projects.
Connections was a travelling exhibition that toured Irish embassies around the world
A travelling exhibition called Connections toured Irish embassies around the world, presenting work by over 50 designers in a serie...