Ardán

Galway Film Centre has been a hub of creativity on the West coast since its inception in 1989. Over the years, the organisation changed. Its remit grew wider, including film, TV, animation and games.

We talked to key stakeholders and clients of the Galway Film Centre, we established that they were no longer purely Galway or Film focused and they weren’t a traditional centre either. The name was no longer fit for purpose.

Ardán

A series of workshops with our client gave us a great picture of what their brand should be. They clarified their vision, their future plans and challenges.

They would be called Ardán – the Irish word for ‘platform’. It encapsulates what the Galway film Centre has become. They are a platform for Film, TV, Games and animation on the west coast. Irish/Gaeilge is also part of the fabric of the West, especially for an organisation that began in Ireland’s bilingual city.

The tone of the Ardán brand is modern, forward-looking and adaptable. The logo is informed by this; it’s a play on the word Ardán – platform.

We designed a font to make branding future sub-brands and content easier. It’s a subtle and versatile way to brand across all elements cohesively.