Irish design has deep roots in the handmade, from native woods to locally grown fibres, and materials worked slowly and carefully by hand.

For generations these skills were everyday knowledge, passed down through families and communities. That lineage is still visible today. Irish designers have an instinctive feel for materials and a heritage of making that runs far deeper than shifting trends.

Today, you see those roots and mindset across the broader design landscape. It informs everything from the clean problem solving of product design, the thoughtful thinking of contemporary architecture and the continued strength of craft.

A global conversation

Irish designers are part of global conversation, showcasing how long standing craft and design traditions can spark new ideas, rather than contain them. Irish design stands out on the world stage for its clarity, imagination and a fundamental respect for how things are made.

Explore the following stories to get a glimpse into why Irish design resonates far beyond Ireland’s shores.