Latest Articles
Each year we commission articles written by our articles team as well as guest writers. Together the team of contributing writers and editors, are tasked with exploring design, within and beyond the discipline, in Ireland and beyond, through interviews, case studies, features and more.
Prelude: The Factory
Róisín Jordan
Róisín Jordan from Design Declares Ireland recently spoke to Lisa Dooley, Creative Director of The FACTORY, about the studio’s pioneering sustainability journey…
In The Making: Lisa Breslin
100 Archive Team
Meet Lisa Breslin, Creative Director and founder of Imagine Lab Design, a Donegal-based studio offering a range of innovative design solutions to clients all ov…
DALBA is Bringing Shameless Femininity to Irish Design
100 Archive Team
By Kerry Mahony
In The Making: Jack Smyth
Jack Smyth
Jack Smyth is a freelance designer specialising in book cover design and editorial illustration. Here, he shares insights into his motivations and challenges. F…
Jen Mongey Balfe is Creating For Community
100 Archive Team
By Kerry Mahony
Róisín Jordan is Designing For Sustainability
100 Archive Team
By Kerry Mahony
BASE is a 10-week creative hub built for dreamers
100 Archive Team
By Kerry Mahony
Prelude: Introduction
Brian Byrne
Early last year, 100 Archive and the IDI joined with design professionals and administrators to launch a new design initiative in Ireland. In November 2023, Des…
Prelude: wove
Michelle Urban
Michelle Urban from Design Declares Ireland recently spoke to wove co-founder Johnny Kelly about the agency’s recent B Corp certification—why they pursued it, w…
In The Making: Vivienne Quinn
100 Archive Team
Designer/Art Director Vivienne Quinn strives to create otherworldly experiences in her work. She spoke to 100 Archive about where she and her cat are today, her…
Design and communication: practical writing tips
Michelle O'Connor
Design and communication: articulation, a key tool for success
Michelle O'Connor
Design and communication: complementing your visuals with words
Michelle O'Connor
Making Changes
Conor Foran
In an ever-changing world, designers are pursuing fulfilment in their work. But how do they reach it?
Summer Submissions Review
100 Archive Team
**100 ARCHIVE IS ALWAYS OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS** That means...year-round, 365/24/7, dé Luain, dé Máirt, dé Céadaoin, and the rest. This year we wanted to highligh…
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