Ireland's Ancient East

Failte Ireland

Distinctive, award-winning signs that uncover the rich stories of Ireland's Ancient East, to enhance the tourism experience.
Team involved
Sue Manley
Sophie Campbell
Hannah Southwell
Status
Completed
Awards
Winner 2018
British Sign Award
Winner 2019
Transform Award
Expertise
Placemaking & interpretation
Wayfinding design
Wayfinding strategy

The challenge

Failte Ireland appointed us to design a range of orientation signs for several sites and deliver Ireland’s Ancient East brand and tourism initiative. The purpose of the project is to offer visitors a compelling motivation to visit the east and south regions of Ireland, so Failte Ireland have developed a new umbrella destination brand called 'Ireland's Ancient East'.

What we did

The brand is rooted in the rich history and diverse range of cultural heritage experiences that are particularly prevalent in the east and south of the country. The signs have been designed to respond to the themes of Ireland's Ancient East brand and vision, taking their references from the landscape to develop an iconic and distinctive form which invites the user to orientate themselves to the wider tourism offer. The signs are also designed to engage the visitor and cross-sell attractions.

The solution

We managed the entire project, including the detailed consultations required, planning, heritage applications, archaeology and conservation, site audits, and landscape planning.

What our client said...
Liam Bowe

The [sign] contributes to an enhanced heritage experience to our visitors, a prolonged stay in our diverse region, and the consequent socio-economic benefits that flow to our people.

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