IGI news
McHugh meets the Queen
April 01 2008
IGI member Jonathan McHugh was recently asked to contribute a number of illustrations for inclusion in a hardback coffee table book to mark the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Schools in Ireland in 1608.
The five Royal Schools - in Donegal, Cavan, Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh - all worked together to produce the book to mark the occasion and to focus on their long histories.
Read Full Story »Great Eagle Wood
March 15 2008
This month sees the launch of a new book, Great Eagle Wood, by Cork writer and academic, Derry Cotter and illustrated by IGI member Kevin McSherry.
Kevin took time out to tell us a little about the book.
One Small Step Campaign
September 18 2007
IGI Member Steve Simpson has recently completed a campaign for the Dublin Transport Office.
The campaign ‘One Small Step’ aims to Encourage people to leave their cars behind and walk to work. Read a step-by-step article on the illustration blog SCAMP.
Chris Haughton in Design 100 List
May 15 2007
IGI member Chris Haughton has been listed by TIME magazine as part of their DESIGN 100 list.
Other designers include product designers Johnathan Ive and James Dyson graphic design studio Pentagram and architect Frank Gehry.
Read Full Story »McHugh Wins Bronze PANI Award
April 27 2007
A billboard campaign featuring illustrations by IGI member Jonathan McHugh was recently awarded a bronze at the annual PANI Awards (Publicity Association of Northern Ireland) in Belfast.
The campaign was commissioned by Belfast based ad agency fire imc for Allied Bakeries and featured three different designs on the theme of fairytales to promote a new range of Kingsmill pancakes.
Read Full Story »New Stamps for An Post
March 03 2007
IGI member Steve Simpson has designed 2 new stamps for An Post.
These stamps will be available throughout 2007.
