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Provide a summary of design-related coverage in local media. This should include (but need not be limited to) the following:
Exciting Irish design conversations are bubbling to the surface everywhere, from web-based blogs and e-zines to traditional print media. Radio is a popular medium in Ireland, particularly in rural areas. On radio, design disciplines are covered both nationally and locally in programmes such as ‘Arts Tonight’ and ‘Arena’ on RTÉ Radio 1 ‘Culture Shock’ on Newstalk
(both of which are national stations); and in arts and culture programmes on local stations such as ‘The Kiosk’ on Phantom FM. However, television, print and online media provide the majority of coverage across the design disciplines, as follows:
A. Television programmes dedicated to design
rté about the house Up-to-date information on environmental technologies and sustainable design.
Award-winning gardener Diarmuid Gavin offers his innovative design skills to create gardens for families.
off the rails
showhouse
A showcase of the latest trends in fashion design.
Two professional interior designers take over two identical new houses and compete to create the winning interior.
arts lives Acclaimed series of documentaries covering an eclectic mix of designers, writers, musicians and artists.
ernst and young entrepreneur of the year Irish entrepreneurs are challenged to be innovative and find new business opportunities.
room to improve
Television series that follows housebuilders as they set out to build their own designs for life. Filmed over two years, the series matches four housebuilders with ambitious plans with four top architects in order to build their dream homes.
eco eye Eco Eye is a magazine-style series exploring key environmental issues and sustainable design in Ireland.
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dragons’ den Irish entrepreneurs and designers pitch their ideas and products to some of Ireland’s most successful venture capitalists.
designs for life
Irish Architecture The RIAI Annual Review, Volume 1, 2011
i want a garden
Architect Dermot Bannon MRIAI sets out to prove that with a little vision, the requisite planning permission and the right design your dream home could be the one you are already in.
tv3 style wars Ten contestants compete for a senior creative role at Aurora Fashion’s international offices, and the chance to co-create a fashion line.
xpose Daily programme highlighting the very latest in fashion design trends.