NCAD dominates the Institute of Designers in Ireland Graduate Awards 2021
NCAD's School of Design has dominated this year’s IDI Graduate Awards with ten winners and six commendations. Harriet Yakub is the Grand Prix winner, awarded to the outstanding graduate or 2021.
Prior to the final awards night, 23 NCAD graduate projects were shortlisted for consideration by the team of judges. Nearly 500 entries were received and were judged by 48 design professionals and academics from across Ireland.
The winners were announced at an online awards ceremony on Tuesday 9th November 2021.
GRAND PRIX WINNER: Harriet Yakub, BA Illustration
10 X WINNERS:
DESIGN FOR MOVING IMAGE: The Safe Place Harriet Yakub, BA Illustration
USE OF ILLUSTRATION IN DESIGN: DIY Your Eat Harriet Yakub, BA Illustration
PRINTED MATERIAL OTHER THAN BOOKS: The Hereafter Welcome Kit Aoife Rice, BA Illustration
DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY: 27 Degrees Nicolas Wijnstekers, BA Product Design
HANDMADE PRODUCTS AND ARTEFACTS: 27 Degrees Nicolas Wijnstekers, BA Product Design
PRODUCT (MEDICAL): Re-Form Conall Casey, BA Product Design
PACKAGING: Unpackaged Lorcan Looney, BA Product Design
DESIGN FOR CHANGE: Granted Liana O'Cleirigh, Renata Dima, BA Interaction Design
FASHION DESIGN: X4 Louise Cleary, BA Fashion Design
TEXTILES: (s/b)ee, the alternative' - see the alternative, bee the alternative Amy Kerr, BA Textiles & Surface Design
6 X COMMENDATIONS:
ANIMATION: Fadó Zoe McCarthy, BA Illustration
USE OF ILLUSTRATION IN DESIGN: In Plain Sight Zoe McCarthy, BA Illustration
PRINTED MATERIAL OTHER THAN BOOKS: Collection of Folds Isabella Utria, BA Graphic Design
HANDMADE PRODUCTS AND ARTEFACTS: Chalkos John Mccarthy, BA Product Design
PRODUCT (MEDICAL): Epi-Tech Conall Casey, BA Product Design
TEXTILES: Into the Blues Cliona McLoughlin, BA Textiles & Surface Design
Professor Alex Milton, Head of the School of Design, NCAD commented, “NCAD could not be prouder of our design graduates who consistently inspire us with their creative vision and ambition to make the world a better place. We are delighted to see the extraordinary work of this group of talented students gain the recognition they deserve and I would like to pay tribute to them and also to the dedicated NCAD staff who supported and mentored them during their time with us. Success in the IDI graduate awards builds upon the numerous international awards won by this year’s graduates, and clearly positions NCAD as the most decorated institution on the island of Ireland.”
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