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Refresh Digital Identity Featured in Design Book
26th October 2010
Con Kennedy's design of Refresh Digital's identity has been selected for publication in Peleg Top's new book on brand identity, Logolicious. This book, published by Harper Collins, features over 300 pages and over 1000 examples of identity design from the world's leading graphic designers.
Design Week: How I Became a Designer
6th September 2010
Design Week 2010 runs from November 1st to 7th. I’m participating in this year’s events and giving a talk on creativity.
The event, “How I Became a Designer,” will feature six prominent designers. They will discuss what influenced them to pursue a career in design and what continues to drive their creative passions.
Each designer will give a short informal presentation, after which the floor will be opened up for a question-and-answer session. Email me if you would like to participate in this talk or would like further information.
Event Details (subject to change):
Date: Wednesday 3rd November.
Location: Room G6, DIT Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1.
Time: 7 PM sharp; admission is FREE.
Retail Branding Seminar at the Autumn Gift and Home Show
22nd August 2010
The Autumn Gift and Home Show will be held from 22nd to 25th August at the RDS Simmonscourt. The show will feature the very best of Irish and international suppliers. This year's show will feature several seminars with industry professionals sharing their knowledge and expertise on a range of topics. Con Kennedy will give a seminar on retail branding every day at 1 p.m. as part of the Explore Retail clinic at the show.
Con Kennedy Interviewed on Dublin City FM
18th June 2010
Presenter Alex Gibson interviewed Con Kennedy on The Persuader's weekly marketing and media programme on Dublin City FM. Representing the Institute of Designers in Ireland, Con and fellow council member Barry Sheehan discussed many issues relating to design in Ireland, Dublin's potential bid to become World Design Capital and new initiatives introduced recently by the Institute of Designers in Ireland. The Persuaders is broadcast live at 1.00 pm on Dublin City FM every Friday.
Design is My Thing
6th April 2010
Design Is My Thing is an independent project promoting design's role in business and social enterprise. Jason Stevens, a design engineer and member of AIGA Boston, coordinated it. The inaugural project, 'Small Talk,' is a significant series of interviews featuring three or four thought-provoking questions posed to 150 leading designers in their respective fields. Con Kennedy was interviewed as part of this international collaborative effort.
Dublin Institute of Technology Guest Lecture
15th December 2009
Con Kennedy was invited to lecture students at the Dublin Institute of Technology who were studying for a Master's Degree in Public Relations. The lecture was on the design process and the strategic use of design. Students were guided through the design process, emphasising design as a business tool for clients. Other items discussed were the importance of clear communication and how a good design brief is crucial to the success of any solution.