Duanna Taylor Rooney—Visual Designer
Duanna is a Drogheda/Dublin based designer with an interest in brand design and illustration.
Experience
Grandson and KOR—Design Intern
February 2024—Present
Ethereal Magazine—Digital Designer and Illustrator
July 2024—Present
GALPAL Collective—Visual Artist
2020—2021
Education
TU Dublin Visual Communication Design (First-Class Honours)
2019—2023
EASD Valencia Spain (Erasmus)
February—June 2022
Awards
100 Archive 2023 Selected Project
Branding IDI Graduate Award (Winner)
Typographic Design IDI Graduate Award (Commended)
Book Design IDI Graduate Award (Shortlisted)
Design for Digital IDI Graduate Award (Shortlisted)
Member of the International Society of Typographic Designers
Outstanding Contribution TU Dublin Award
Most Original Thesis TU Dublin Award
Contact
duannataylorrooney@gmail.com
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GradX—TU Dublin Graduate Exhibition
The identity design aims to create a visual representation of the multifaceted nature of the exhibition, highlighting the broad range of ideas, perspectives, and creative expressions that emerge from the participating graduating courses.
The identity is displayed across both print and digital media in the form of printed booklets, invitations, posters, a website, a social media campaign and a wayfinding system.
www.gradx.ie
100 Archive
Brand Design, Web Design, Wayfinding and Print Design
Square Restaurant Dundalk
Square, a Dundalk-based restaurant, sought a rebrand to attract a young, trendy crowd and establish itself as a local hotspot. Named after the town's square, Square is a place where food, culture, and music converge to create a vibrant dining experience. Custom-illustrated wine glasses were created to add a playful touch to the brand, enhancing the fun and lively atmosphere.
Design: Killian Walsh, Duanna Taylor Rooney
Illustration: Duanna Taylor Rooney
Copy Writing: Cian Byrne
Photography: John Smyth
Signwriting: Andrew Greaves
Designed at Grandson Studio and KOR Agency.
www.squarerestaurant.ie
Brand Design and illustration
Courthouse Restaurant/Alfie’s Den
Following on from the brand identity work for sister restaurant—Square, Dundalk, the Monaghan based Michelin restaurant Courthouse sought a brand refresh that reflected the quality of the food they served. Inspired by the rustic brick and wood of the restaurant interiors.
Alfie’s Den—a buzzy, snug area of Courthouse serving small plates, cocktails and wine. Named in honor of the most loved, and best-fed restaurant pooch—Alfie.
Design: Killian Walsh, Duanna Taylor Rooney
Illustration: Duanna Taylor Rooney
Copy Writing: Cian Byrne
Photography: John Smyth
Signwriting: Andrew Greaves
Designed at Grandson Studio and KOR Agency.
https://www.courthouserestaurant.ie/
Brand Design and illustration
What Does it All Meme?
Museums and archives aim to protect and display material that is culturally important to the public. Memes however that are shared by millions of people every day, are not, making them at risk of being lost. This publication aims to question who decides what is and isn’t valuable. The design is informed by the playful irreverence of memes and the juxtaposition of the orderly and careful approach of museums. The typeface choices mirror the visual style of memes that often have a humorous design approach with clashing and jarring type combinations, or awkward crops.
Print Design
Agriturismo Walden
The Agriturismo Walden brand identity aims to capture the authentic charm and warm hospitality of the Italian agriturismo nestled in the picturesque landscapes of rural Umbria Italy. The client sought a brand identity that conveyed a personal touch, reflecting the genuine experiences it offers to its visitors. Hand-drawn illustrations serve as the cornerstone of the visual identity, offering a unique and personal touch to every element.
Brand Design and Illustration