Meet JDK Design

Based in Sligo, on the spectacular west coast of Ireland, we offer design services across all media – print, web, digital, branding. From informal chats to strategic planning, we work to ensure our clients achieve engaging communications tools.

What would you like to find out?

Experience

We are very experienced at what we do. But more importantly we are ever curious and prioritise learning.

This is an exciting sector to work in and we enjoy exploring, experimenting and pushing new technologies and software to create excellent communication design.

Values

Authenticity (yes – it was an overused word there for a time – but we think it is important); Communication; Creativity; Curiosity; Quality; Confidentiality; Trust; Listening; Learning; Respect.

Above all else – we care. We enjoy our work, we love working with people and we want to exceed your expectations.

Who you will be working with

Our clients speak directly to the designer from the outset, enabling us to get a clear understanding of their objectives and cultivate excellent working relationships.

Jeff is an experienced visual communication designer, illustrator and artist. He is highly skilled in the latest industry standard creative tools and also incorporates traditional art techniques to deliver eye-catching design pieces that breathe life into images, text and concepts.

Jeff is an accomplished website developer, utilising the latest techniques in UX Design. He has advanced knowledge of WordPress, HTML, CSS and PHP frameworks. The accumulation of his creative and technical expertise results in logical, functional websites that are visually engaging.

Qualifications: Design Communication / Technical Illustration HND

Louise focuses on our clients’ strategic marketing objectives. She strives to ensure that the communications we produce fulfil their objectives – helping clients to develop content for websites and printed publications.

She is particularly meticulous when it comes to website navigation, placing emphasis on establishing a simple, obvious flow that engages the user.

With a strong track record of effective project management, Louise makes sure projects run smoothly.

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Marketing

Our Work

If you would like to see our comprehensive portfolio please do get in touch!


Sligo.ie

Website Design

A dynamic portal website that presents the Sligo: Live Invest Visit brand. An initiative of the Sligo Economic Forum in conjunction with Sligo County Council to support Sligo as a world class place in which to live green, invest smart and visit sustainably.

Sligo.ie


Visitroscommon.ie

Website Design, Print Design, Brand Development

Working with Roscommon Tourism we explored how to communicate the many ways to Explore Roscommon. We built a brand presence around their existing logo and developed a vibrant website that showcases Roscommon, the Land of Memories. We carried the brand through a range of marketing assets.

visitroscommon.ie


NWRA

Website Design, Print Design

We have worked with NWRA on a number of print and digital documents including the design of their Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy 2020-2032 (RSES). The RSES is a 12 year strategy and high-level development framework for the Northern and Western Region that supports the implementation of the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the relevant economic policies and objectives of Government.

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NWREA – RSES


Sligoleader.ie

Website Design, Content Development

The challenge was to develop an engaging, accessible website that clearly communicated the may ways Sligo Leader Partnership CLG help and support communities and individuals.

Through workshops and research we identified the best ways to present information to varied audience profiles.

Sligo Leader


Visitkinghouse.ie

Website Design, Brand Development, Content Development, Print Design

The key objective was to tell the story of the fascinating King House and illustrate what is on offer to the visitor. Through workshops, research and an inspiring tour of the house we were able to advise on a photography brief, develop engaging content and portray the magnificence of the house through a carefully designed website.

visitkinghouse.ie


Leitrim Tourism

Website Design, Content Development, Print Design

We worked with Leitrim Tourism to nurture their brand, pulling together all that Leitrim has to offer into a visually strong website. Through workshops and research we were able to gain a clear overview of the Leitrim Tourism product and develop a website that takes the user on a journey through the stunning county of Leitrim.

leitrimtourism.ie


First Western

Website Design

First Western is a leading Development and Project Management Support Organisation.

The core objectives of their website was to build a strong online presence that reflected their ethos and expertise, showcasing the depth of services available.

First Western


Women For Election

Website Design, Print and Digital Media Design

Women for Election inspires, equips and supports women to succeed in Irish Politics. The goal in developing their website was to present the different areas of their organisation: Training programmes for women throughout their political career; informative events; their key role in bringing about systemic and cultural change; and research projects undertaken.

Women for Election


Visit Roscommon

Website Design, Print Design, Brand Development

Working with Roscommon Tourism we explored how to communicate the many ways to Explore Roscommon. We built a brand presence around their existing logo and developed a vibrant website that showcases Roscommon, the Land of Memories. We carried the brand through a range of marketing assets.

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Visit Roscommon Brochure


RosDevPlan.ie

Website Design, Print Design, Brand Development

RosDevPlan.ie is an information portal for the public consultation process of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2021-2028. It features Issues papers, news, videos and timelines of the consultation process. We worked with Roscommon County Council to develop an overarching brand for the project and designed the printed Development Plan and a series of supporting documents.

Ros Dev Plan


nwra.ie

Website Design, Print Design

The Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) is one of three Regional Assemblies in the Republic of Ireland. We worked with them to develop a website that communicates their objectives through three inter-related functional areas: Better Places, Competitiveness, Collaboration.

We have also worked with NWRA on a number of print and digital documents including the design of their Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy 2020-2032 (RSES).

NWRA


IREO

Website Design, Brand Assets

The Irish Regions European Office (IREO) is a specialised support service which acts as a bridge between Irish local and regional government and the European Union. We worked with them to develop a new logo and brand palette and develop a website that demonstrates their role in guiding stakeholders through the Brussels scene and promoting Irish interests at the European level.

IREO


Roscommon County Development Plan

Website Design, Print Design, Brand Development

We worked with Roscommon County Council to develop an overarching brand for the Roscommon County Development Plan. This included brand, design of the Development Plan and a series of supporting documents and the development of RosDevPlan.ie

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Roscommon County Development Plan


Marram Coaching

Website Design, Content Development

We worked with Marram Coaching to bring about a website that reflects their calm, engaging professional way of working. Through workshops we worked to ensure delivery of a consistent, engaging tone of voice and worked through ideas of how to communicate their varied services.

Marram Coaching


DVAS Resource Handbook

Print Design

This handbook outlines the services available to women in Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan who are experiencing or have experienced Domestic Violence and Coercive Control. The front cover is intentionally neutral, to not draw attention to the sensitive content of the book.

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DVAS


Leitrim Tourism Brochure

Website Design, Content Development, Brand Development, Print Design

We worked with Leitrim Tourism to nurture their brand, pulling together all that Leitrim has to offer into a visually strong website. The visuals of the website were carried through to printed materials.

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Leitrim Tourism


Domesticviolenceresponse.com

Website Design, Content Development, Print Design, Brand Development

DVR Galway support women effected by domestic abuse. The challenge in developing the website was to enable the website fulfill multiple functions: To raise awareness of domestic violence; to be a friendly space that women could easily locate help; to grow visibility of their Educational Training Programmes. The established brand presence was carried through to a number of printed leaflets.

DVR Galway


Yeats Society Sligo

Website Design

Yeats Society Sligo are a central hub for literary culture and the arts. Their website encompasses four key areas: the Yeats International Summer School; the Yeats Building visitor centre; Hyde Bridge Gallery; and a regular programme of events.

Yeats Society Sligo


Spot-Lit.eu

Website Design, Brand Development, Print and Digital Media Design

Spot-lit is a project that aims to grow the literary tourism sector in the Northern Periphery and Arctic region. Our challenge was to create a visually engaging brand, website and assets that inspired SMEs and tourism providers to develop attractions and events.

Spot-Lit.eu


Atlantic Economic Corridor (AEC)

Website Design, Brand, Printed and Digital Assests

The Atlantic Economic Corridor initiative provides an opportunity to create an accelerated, more responsive pathway for regional development in Ireland. We worked with them to develop a brand, website, promotional materials and guides to communicate their vision of creating a unified, connected and powerful Atlantic economy.

atlanticeconomiccorridor.ie


King House

Website Design, Brand Development, Content Development, Print Design

Working with an existing logo we developed a rich brand palette and visual presence to represent the majesty of this historic house. Following the development of www.visitkinghouse.ie we executed the new brand across marketing leaflets, visitor guides and large format displays.

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King House Brochure