Craft and education programmes 

DCCI Academy

DCCI Academy is a specialised academy for education, training and apprenticeships. We welcome everyone, from design and craft beginners, to established professionals.

Network Support Scheme

Financial support is available to member organisations of DCCI. Funding is offered on an annual basis and those applying must be in a position to provide matching funds. Individuals can apply on behalf of their guild, association, network or society.

World Crafts Council – Europe

The World Crafts Council Europe (WCC-Europe) aims to strengthen the status of craft as a vital part of cultural, social and economic life through its global network of members and affiliates. Membership is open to national, regional and professional bodies that have a mandate to advocate for and develop craft.

DCCI Gallery

DCCI Gallery is Ireland’s leading centre for contemporary craft and design, inspiring appreciation, creativity and innovation through exhibitions and events. Programmes feature leading Irish and international designers, artists and makers across a variety of disciplines through in-house and touring exhibitions.

Direct-selling opportunities

DCCI supports and promotes selected design/craft enterprises at direct-selling events. These include key shows that are open to the public such as Bloom and Gifted – The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair. See our Opportunities section for relevant call-outs.

Design programmes 

Design Week

Design Week Ireland is a week-long national programme of events. Throughout the week, DCCI curates and hosts a series of events focusing on why design matters and highlighting issues around sustainability, diversity and inclusion.

Irish Business Design Challenge

The Irish Business Design Challenge (IBDC) is aimed at all eligible micro, small and medium enterprises in Ireland that have designed sustainable products, services, or strategies that have benefitted their customers, communities and the environment at large.

Commercial programmes 

Design Ireland

Design Ireland is a brand dedicated to promoting the range and quality of Irish design and craft to global and Irish audiences. The Design Ireland identity is featured at trade shows, in store point-of-sale material and promotional campaigns. DesignIreland.ie shares information about talented Irish designers and where to buy their work, either online or in listed shops.

Showcase Ireland

Showcase – Ireland’s Creative Expo® has established itself as the foremost trade event for retailers from around the world to discover unique, design-led products across fashion, jewellery and home & giftware. Showcase is a partnership between DCCI and Showcase Ireland Events Ltd with support from Enterprise Ireland in promoting the show internationally. showcaseireland.com