Welcome to WicklowDesigns

We are a small freelance design studio dedicated to providing our clients with a no-nonsense approach to design, coupled with elegant solutions. We aim to help companies effectively and consistently communicate their unique identity to the market — beyond just a name.

Wicklow Designs offers services in custom photography, web design, icon/brand development, interface design, and marketing consultancy.

So, please take a look around, get to know the team, visit the photo gallery and check out some of our work.

Recent Work

 

From the Journal

The Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum | May 27, 2008

Having wanted to visit the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum for quite some time, this weekend it finally occurred. I don’t think i could have asked for a nicer day. I have not been to the museum in years, and somehow it seemed different in some way brand new. Ms. Gardner was quite the collector of art around the world, and in particular two of my favorites; Titian and Sargent. Sargent painted beautiful portraits of Isabella Stuart Gardner, capturing her true beauty and free spirit.

The atrium is one of the most beautiful spaces in Boston; somehow you think you are very far away. The light and texture of the stone, greenery, and fountains evoke pure joy. There is also an exhibit by young children from local schools whose work was strong, leaving me asking where can I purchase a piece? I was so taken by the experience and time spent there, I am thinking of joining as a member not only to support the arts but also participate in some wonderful events taking place.

After having spent many hours lost in Ms. Gardner's home, i wandered the city for the remainder of the day taking in more beauty, and more pictures.

Channeling Minor White | May 18, 2008

I have known of Minor White and his work for many years now, though he was not a standard taught to me back in school, he remains one of the great photographers of our time. I was re-introduced to his work about sixth months ago when I was taking a composition course, I immediately felt connected to his work. His photographs were about pushing the limitations of the zone system, which he developed with Ansel Adams and others.

Minor White’s work is abstract, not immediately tactile; but draws you in slowly and deeply that you think you are actually walking the road to the barn in the distance. In the last few weeks I have been researching all I can find on Minor White and his life, while such an influential photographer it is sad not more has been written on him. Trying to find his books has appeared a bit difficult as well, but I will get a hold of them soon.

So, have some of my recent pictures been the influence of Minor White? I am not sure, but something has been inspiring me, I am sure there are many influences. I look at the light in my kitchen at 4:00 pm or the French Press that sits in the shadows and feel inspired. Sometimes I go for long walks thinking nothing of taking a picture, but for a moment to just be and observe. I may not have a camera in hand; it does not mean I am not photographing the images around me. I don’t think I would accomplish much else during the day if I had a camera and took a picture of everything that captured my attention, it all does.

"I'm always mentally photographing everything as practice." | minor white