Augmented reality is showing increasing growth in development with many apps allowing the creation for creative augmented forms. Many developers are finding ways to make augmented reality accessible through web apps E.g. your web browser, but a single solution for all devices doesn’t seem to be quite finalised yet nonetheless it won’t be too long […]
To forge something will make it stronger
My name is Richard Tedstone a graphic designer, I am the founder of Design Forge, and just like the hard working anvil, Design Forge wants to shape your ideas. Design Forge wants to not only get you online but it aims to help you become master of your own site, not only by getting you online but by providing tailored DIY videos so you can navigate, up-date and control your future on the web. We design for print and love a challenge trying new formats so please get in contact so we can find a design solution for your need.
We at Fort Dunree have worked with Design Forge on various projects and never cease to be impressed with his hard work, dedication, professionalism, attention to detail and the high quality of his work. I would have no hesitation in recommending Design Forge to any future client.
Joanne Gamble Jewellery
Joanne Gamble Jewellery is a handmade jewellery specialist, client wanted an identity that has asymmetrical appearance, modern design and portrays what the business makes.
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Nutrition to Suit You
Nutrition to Suit You required a flexible layout solution for the broad content it provides which will be created through custom page templates and custom post types and also a new logo.
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The Laurentic
A. M. Cassandre 1931 steamship poster inspires the visual style for the Laurentic ship. The four colours used are the colour from the ship. The white star on the red background is from the Laurentic flag; the star is purposely placed halfway down in a sign of mourning.
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Dog Trust Christmas Swim
Design Forge proudly sponsored a web site for a annual Christmas Swim, which the participants created awareness and rise funds for Dog Trust Ireland.
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The Central
The Central; responsive website, Channel Manager Management System and 360˚ photography
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Buncrana Youth and Community Development Company Ltd
Buncrana Youth and Community Development Company Ltd required a website to showcase what they do there and to archive the history of the organisation throughout the years.
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JD Audio Transcription
Logo For JD Audio Transcription service. The concept of the logo is it's all about the service, typing.
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Christmas Swim 2015
Design Forge proudly sponsored a web site for a annual Christmas Swim, which the participants created awareness and rise funds for Debra Ireland. This charity provides support services to patients and families living with the debilitating skin condition epidermolysis bullosa (EB). The website made it possible for people to donate through Paypal, and was shared on Facebook giving the site attention and gathering donations as far away as Asia. We would like to congratulate the participants on their achievement and wish them the best in the future.
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Information Signs
The project objective was to create 14 information signs for the military museum Fort Dunree. The tasks required layout skills, illustration work and copywriting skills, which where developed through heavy research.
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Responsive Web Design — Fort Dunree
Responsive Web Design which is easily managed using a client management system and a custom interface layout to make things all the more easier. Design is also integrated with Mail Chimp, which is a great way for client to stay in contact with customers. Check it out here... http://dunree.pro.ie/
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J.F.K’s Anniversary — Fort Dunree
The information stand commemorates the anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s funeral at which Colonel Brian O’Reilly wore this uniform over fifty years ago.
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Coastal Defence — Fort Dunree
The plaque design is in memory of the coastal defence personnel who served in the Swilly forts from 1938.
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Logo Design — DJ Jason G
Logo design for Buncrana DJ, few variations which include logo with a motion blur to add to the sense of movement required for CD/Record being spun.
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Logo Design — Sixth Sense
Logo and business card concept for Sixth Sense, an occupational therapy centre for children. The goal for the identity is to create a visual representation showing a positive outcome for its patients. Furthermore, the colour palette creates a relaxed atmosphere while the orange capitalises on the visual reference in the logo.
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Logo Design — Pitstop
This is a logo concept for an existing business that wants to augment it’s established identity of a tyre centre to also show that it has added a car repair service.
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Case Studies
21/09/2016
Client Tutorials
All websites are different; some may be static which are delivered and stored as the designer designed them while some are dynamic and are designed using web applications. With dynamic websites giving users Client Management Systems (CMS) the client will need help understanding how they can contribute to their new site. The above video demonstrates […]
14/09/2016
Donation Function
The Christmas swim 2015 required a simple an easy function for gathering online donations to raise funds for Debra Ireland. The one page site used a donation button that linked to PayPal to complete the donation transfers. This gave them a global audience to reach out to friends and family far away, which gathered donations […]
18/12/2015
Trends in Content Management Systems
This is a report from w3techs which shows the percentage results for how websites are built. WordPress is dominating the content management market as it is very flexible to experienced web designers to style and customise, leaving it’s limitations to the designers imagination.
10/11/2015
Why WordPress?
Why WordPress? It’s the most used client management system on the web, accounting for 25% of the websites and 58.9% of client management systems online (http://w3techs.com/technologies/details/cm-wordpress/all/all). With WordPress constant updates and endless plugins make it a great choice for your website.
10/11/2015
Hello
Welcome to Design Forge, your anvil to success. We wish to provide you with our helpful services in graphic design, website builds, branding and identity. Our aim is to get to know you and your business and identify a creative solution to your goals, so please for any enquiries get in contact with Design Forge.