emotion Makeup is amongst the oldest universal form of human expression. It influences a wide range of social behaviour, shapes the way we see ourselves, and alters the way we perceive others. Wearing makeup can be fun; it is a … Continue reading
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Tara Sheehan
asd: the invisible disability… An Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them. Their ability to develop relationships is affected, as is their capacity to understand … Continue reading
Dalian Rynne
democracy of sound Digital technologies are profoundly altering the way people produce, transmit, and consume music. Furthermore, technological developments are contributing to a sea change in the social organization of musical practices, challenging earlier paradigms of ownership, creativity, and human … Continue reading
Georgia Sinnott
surveillance… Surveillance is dangerous. It enables discrimination based on almost any criteria, including: race; religion; class; and political belief. Internet surveillance has evolved into a shockingly extensive, robust and profitable monitoring system. As an internet user, you are tracked everywhere … Continue reading
Stephen Tlaker
unbroken Unbroken is a game set in the not too distant future where most jobs can be replaced by machines and as a result of this there is now a huge divide between the rich and poor. Society has collapsed … Continue reading
Hui Wang
road signs and safety Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side of or above roads to give instructions or provide information to road users. The road sign was created to keep users safe and indicate the … Continue reading
RSA Design Award 2016
patrick horan wins rsa design award Year Four Visual Communications student, Patrick Horan has won an international award for his response to the RSA ‘Moving Pictures’ brief. The Foster Award, worth £1,000 stg, will give him the chance to start … Continue reading
Troy Studios
troy studios visual identity Earlier this year, Piquant Media and Troy Studios ran a workshop with our Year Four group to develop some initial design concepts for a visual identity for Troy – a new Limerick-based film and television production … Continue reading
Ian Sorensen
Ian Sorensen is a Creative Director in both Image Now and its sister company Brighter Than The Sun. He gained his BA in Graphic Design from LSAD in 1999 and has over fifteen years experience putting his creative skills to … Continue reading
Unknown Limerick
Places & Faces: An exhibition of work by Visual Communications Year 2 “Places matter. Their rules, their scale, their design include or exclude civil society. They map our lives.” – Rebecca Solnit Limerick City is going through a period of … Continue reading
Sheena Fortune
Sheena graduated with a First Class BA in Visual Communications from LSAD in 2008, after which she moved to London and gained her initial industry experience. Sheena spent two years in a studio that equipped her with a very hands … Continue reading
Sam Keehan
Sam Keehan is a motion graphics designer currently living and working in London. He gained his BA in Visual Communications from LSAD in 2013. Since graduating Sam has freelanced with MPC and Territory Studio both in London. advice for students: … Continue reading