knowsy — reclaim connection An interest in digital design and efficiency led to the conceptualization of the Knowsy application. Finding it difficult to come to terms with modern society’s desire to isolate themselves and participate more frequently in virtual situations, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Graduates 2016
Aislinn McGrath
embracing the family over sixty years “I think it’s brought the world a lot closer and it will continue to do that. Television at its best is magnificent”. (Steve Jobs) Since the 1950’s, television has provided a platform showcasing the … Continue reading
Kevin McInerney
the appropriation of nerd culture The word ‘nerd’ is considered to have lost all its meaning by today’s society. Long gone have the real nerds who suffered social ridicule and hide away on the edge of normal social chains. The … Continue reading
Adam McKiernan
there; their Space and place are familiar words denoting common experiences. We live in space. Place is security, space is freedom: we are attached to the one and long for the other. There is no place like home. What is … Continue reading
Arlene McLoughlin
life’s little mysteries Life is full of little mysteries. We live in a strange world with tons of unanswered questions. Did you ever wonder about something that you never got around to looking up? Or perhaps your child is at … Continue reading
Julie McMorrow
disconnected All media work us over completely. The creation of computer software, hardware, telecommunications, and the internet has affected almost all areas of society. In a world where virtual communication is our preferenced form of interaction we evolve and change … Continue reading
Leigh-Ann Mooney
the jinx A title sequence is the method by which film/television programmes introduce their content, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound to set the tone and environment. Title sequences have developed from a brief introduction to the film, crediting the director, … Continue reading
Eimear Moroney
eimear’s easy eats Children’s relationships with food has been broken for a while now. It is a right for every child to have access to real good food and food education. If every child is taught about food and where … Continue reading
Rita O’Brien
code of conduct: a toltec way of living The idea behind this project is to communicate a decoding of humanity. Creating an awareness around The Four Agreements, a book written by Don Miguel Ruiz, based on ancient Toltec wisdom. It … Continue reading
Elaine Ryan
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
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