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Our Keynote Events
Live Broadcast
In Conversation: THONIK – Thomas Widdershoven & Nikki Gonnissen
Design & Crafts Council Ireland, in collaboration with 100 Archive presents an exciting talk on Communication Design.
Special Guests Include:
- Thomas Widdershoven – Co-founder and Director at Thonik
- Nikki Gonnissen – Co-founder and Director at Thonik
- Joanne Byrne – Graphic Designer
- Klaus Aalto – Designer and Founder at Aalto+Aalto
Design & Crafts Council Ireland brought together the very best minds, makers and designers to celebrate the theme ‘Imagination for Opportunity’ through a programme of events at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
Irish Design Week 2024 offers a dynamic lineup of keynotes, featuring voices from architecture, fashion, game design, climate science, communication, entrepreneurs and other fields. Expect compelling discussions that showcase design’s evolving role in addressing today’s complex challenges.
*please note, some recordings may include language that could offend.
Previous Live Streams
Monday 11th
November 2024
In Conversation: Mariam Issoufou with Professor Lesley Lokko OBE
Design & Crafts Council Ireland, in collaboration with the Irish Architecture Foundation, present Mariam Issoufou in conversation with Professor Lesley Lokko OBE, two leading architects shaping the global landscape.
Special Guests Include:
- Mariam Issoufou – Founder of Mariam Issoufou Architects
- Professor Lesley Lokko OBE – Director of African Futures Institute
- Lars Courage – Dutch Designer – Architect & Engineer
- Cian Deegan – Founding Director of TAKA Architects
Tuesday 12th
November 2024
KidSuper’s Colm Dillane in conversation with Natalie B. Coleman
Design & Crafts Council Ireland, in collaboration with the Institute of Designers in Ireland and the National College of Art & Design, present an exciting conversation between KidSuper’s Colm Dillane and award-winning designer Natalie B. Coleman.
Special Guests Include:
- Colm Dillane – KidSuper Founder
- Natalie B. Coleman – Designer
- Richard Malone – Irish Designer
- Jeanne Friot – French Designer
Wednesday 13th
November 2024
In Conversation: Liz Rosenthal, Colum Slevin & Marcel Twohig. Moderated by Camille Donegan
Design & Crafts Council Ireland, in collaboration with Imirt & Eirmersive, present an evening showcasing the opportunities that exist within the Experience Design sector.
Special Guests Include:
- Liz Rosenthal – Founder of Power to the Pixel
- Colum Slevin – Film, Animation, Interactive and Product Developer
- Marcel Twohig – Head of Design, Personal Workspace Solutions, Logitech
- Camille Donegan – Interim CEO Eirmersive
- Diarmuid MacMahon – COO at PA Consulting Dublin
- Cordula Hansen – Co-Founder at XYZ Technical Art Services
Thursday 14th
November 2024
Climate, Design & Entrepreneurs: In Conversation with Sir David King, Faye Walsh Drouillard & Norman Crowley
Join us for a crucial discussion on the intersection of design, climate action, and entrepreneurship.
Special Guests Include:
- Sir David King – Founder and Chair of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group
- Faye Walsh Drouillard – Founder and Managing Partner of WakeUp Capital
- Norman Crowley – Founder CoolPlanet
- Lara Hanlon – Irish Designer
- Gareth Broadbent – Environmentalist
