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Java Republic's new Roastery...
We've been working closely with Tessa and the team at Java Republic for quite some time on this one - but their new Roastery and Café should be ready...
The Roastery - a sneak peak!
The Java Republic Roastery is a revolutionary idea: They've merged their huge new coffee-roasting facility with a glass-walled cafe, giving customers...
TidyTowns 50th Celebrations
It's been an exceptionally busy time for us as we prepared for the biggest event in our client calendar - the annual TidyTowns awards last night....
DT Babies - close up pics!
How they've changed... here's Alex (left) and Cara (right) at just over 10 weeks old when they visited the studio today.
The DT babies pay a visit
We were thrilled to welcome the newest DT babies back to the studio for a visit today. Karen presented Cara to her adoring fans, while Brendan was...
IDEA win for DesignTactics
Our work with Cloonacool Arctic Charr was recognised at the Irish Design Effectiveness Awards 2007. Commissioned by Bord Iascaigh Mhara, we created...
IDEA celebrations - the team
Celebrating their success at the Irish Design Effectiveness Awards: Brian and Lana from the design team, and account manager Alena.
IDEA celebrations - Richard Donnelly
Admiring our trophy at the Irish Design Effectiveness Awards - Richard Donnelly from Bord Iascaigh Mhara.
New Arrivals...
Never ones to do anything by half, the DesignTactics team celebrated the arrival of two babies in September. Born just one day apart, baby Cara was...
Merry Christmas!
Last Friday, we all gathered in Harvey Nicks for our annual festive social gathering. A good time (and some lovely cocktails) was had by all. Click...
Christmas Celebrations - Brian
Reliving his footballing past, Brian savours some reading material for his week in the sun this Christmas...
Christmas Celebrations - Brendan
Brian marks a triumphalist pose in having picked the boss something he actually wants in the Kris Kringle - a USB heated coffee mug!
Christmas Celebrations - Jonny
Jonny earmarks his Christmas viewing with a welcome series of Family Guy. The waitress seems pretty happy about it too.
Christmas Celebrations - Alena
Alena wonders what's in the bag... (it turned out to be a tiny Leinster top for Dimpka... no early brainwashing there from Jonny, not at all...)
Christmas Celebrations - Ania
Ania prolongs the moment as she unwraps a very pink-wrapped parcel...
Christmas Celebrations - Karen
As she contemplates the idea of nursing a hangover on a 20 hour flight to the southern hemisphere, Karen reconsidered her seating positon beside the...
Christmas Celebrations - Lana
Averting her gaze from the camera lens, Lana instead considers the wonder that is a Harvey Nichols cocktail...
New faces in the new place...
It's been a season of change at DesignTactics. Earlier this year, Carey returned to his native California. More recently, Gerard moved on after five...
There's no place like home...
After a long winter and spring filled with builder-fatigue and snagging, we're now well and truly settled in our new premises at Nutgrove Office...

Features

Brand your way back to growth
We were recently profiled in Business & Finance as part of a special feature on Brand identity. The article - an interview with Brendan - explains...
Bullet proof your business
It was penned by Irish Business Consultant, Shane Cradock, about how to bullet proof your business (a bullet proof vest for senior management against...
Designing for the Downturn
How marketing and design can make a difference to your business in challenging times.
Cloonacool
We worked with Cloonacool, an innovative fish farm, to create a brand that reflects the high standards of their product.
Java Republic
As Java Republic's "The Roastery" opens, read about one of our most creative working relationships.
Tourism Ireland
We worked with Tourism Ireland to create a striking series of Annual Reports which showcase their new global advertising campaign.
Merry Christmas!
A little festive fun to celebrate the season - enjoy!
Dawn Smoothies
We worked with Kerry Foods to revitalise their Smoothies products - read on to find out more.
Habits of Effective Brands
Why do some brands succeed? We use Stephen Covey's self-help classic to suggest an answer.
Waterford Stanley
Read about one of most successful brand relationships - our ongoing work for Waterford Stanley.
TidyTowns
Find out about our ongoing work to build the TidyTowns brand - from entry forms to the winner's trophy.