Brand + Packaging Design
The Design Department helps brands communicate successfully with their brand and packaging design solutions. Expertise in FMCG • Visual Identity • Packaging Design • Packaging Artwork • Art Direction • Brand Strategy • Typography • Merchandising. Email hello@thedesigndepartment.ie if you have a project/work opportunity you'd like to discuss. Portfolio available on request. Lead designer's previous agency brand and packaging experience includes work for Coca-Cola (Fruice and Deep RiverRock), Kerry Foods (Galtee and Ballyfree), Robert Roberts, Chivers, Gateaux, Boyne-Valley, Red Bean Roastery (Maldron & Clayton Hotels), Dunnes Stores, Raytex, Golden Irish, Gem, Monaghan Mushrooms, Coolhull Farm and Aldi Ireland.
Focus
Portfolio
Coca-Cola, Kerry Foods, Robert Roberts, Chivers, Gateaux, Boyne-Valley, Red Bean Roastery, Dunnes Stores, Raytex, Golden Irish, Gem, Monaghan Mushrooms, Coolhull Farm, Aldi Ireland.
Reviews
the project
Map Design for Shipping Company
"They are prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable in regards to graphic design."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am a safety officer at Ireland’s leading shipping company.
For what projects/services did your company hire Fiona O’Farrell Creative?
The project was to design a user friendly terminal map for the companies container base at Dublin Port.
What were your goals for this project?
To help improve safety on the terminal.
How did you select this vendor?
Recommdation.
Describe the project in detail.
A brief was given to Fiona along with several of the existing maps that were in use. From these I was given various options to consider.
What was the team composition?
I primarily dealt with Fiona for most of the project and after the options for the map were finished they were approved by the general manager.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
It’s had a positive feedback and helped traffic flow in what is a very busy terminal.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Very effective, as Fiona was easy to deal with and had a great understanding of what I wanted out of her design. Efficient and quick response through mostly email.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Attention to detail. They are prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable in regards to graphic design.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No, everything in the brief was met.
the project
Branding for Bus Company
"The team has easily understood what we are looking for in this work."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the internal communications executive for Go-Ahead Ireland.
For what projects/services did your company hire The Design Department, and what were your goals?
We were looking to develop a logo for our climate change communications as well as expand our brand's colour palette.
How did you select The Design Department?
I approached a few different organisations with the work I needed to get done and after an initial conversation with the Design Department, I decided to go with them.
Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.
I gave Fiona the details of the work I wanted done, including initial sketches and background information. From there, she did a draft logo and colour palette which we refined and finalised.
How many people from The Design Department team worked with you, and what were their positions?
I worked directly with Fiona.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
N/A
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
We initially discussed the project over the phone and followed up over email where we fine tuned them. Fiona was very quick and responsive in all her communications.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The team has easily understood what we are looking for in this work.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
No.
The map has helped improve the flow of traffic in a busy terminal and has recieved positive feedback from the internal team. Fiona O’Farrell Creative is quick-working and communicative, establishing an effective workflow. The team is attentive and talented.