Liminal

Flagship exhibition for Irish Design 2015 (ID 2015)

‘Liminal – Irish design at the threshold’ was the flagship exhibition for Irish Design 2015 (ID 2015). This was a major government-backed initiative seeking to increase awareness and understanding of Irish design as well as to promote it internationally.

A selection of Ireland’s most exciting design thinking and practice was presented in ‘Liminal’. Across a variety of disciplines, the exhibiting designers, companies and studios were selected for the innovative approach of their work, its connectivity and ability to transcend disciplinary boundaries to address the issues of today.

A modern, minimalist exhibition space with a large orange cube structure in the center. Inside the cube are various design objects including furniture, lighting, and books. Red lines outline additional display areas within the space.
An open magazine spread featuring a large image of a yellow knitted textile on the left page and images of pendant lights and glassblowing on the right page, accompanied by text.

We were commissioned to collaborate with exhibition designer John McLaughlin to design the visual communications for ‘Liminal’.

The final outputs included a website, advertising, exhibition panels & signage and a colour coding system to differentiate the exhibition into a series of locations (Milan, New York, Eindhoven, Dublin and Kilkenny) as well as a newspaper-styled catalogue for each location of the exhibition overseas.

Two men from Ceadogan Rugs examine a rug with bold abstract patterns in yellow, black, and white. One wears a gray sweater with glasses, the other a navy jacket. They are in a workshop with shelves holding various materials.
A close-up of a dark blue page with a list of page numbers in white. Small coloured dots are arranged next to some page numbers, possibly indicating sections or categories.
A close-up of a blue book cover with the word
Several brochures stacked together, featuring a large blue
Several brochures stacked together, featuring a large orange