Redesigning Ireland

Given some of the momentous and unprecedented transformations currently convulsing the globe – from the challenges raised by globalisation and the renewed interest in provenance and heritage, to the spread of social media and the evangelising over 3D printing – what does the future of design look like? The global design industry has undergone enormous change in the last decade, with roles being redefined, processes reinvented and hybrid forms enabling new design directions. The most creative contemporary designers are taking on multiple roles and transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries through the freedom provided by the digital age, while at the same time reconnecting to analogue craft skills with an altogether new mindset. Designers are increasingly questioning their purpose and re-defining their roles for the 21st century.