Oisin Kelly

Oisin Kelly a past pupil of Banagher College, Co. Offaly and a graduate of our BA in Graphic Design & Illustration. We asked Oisin about his time studying at ATU Galway City, Wellpark Road and what he is up to now.

Why did you choose Graphic Design & Illustration?

I had a huge love for design, art, and music growing up. It was always going to be this route for me, all I wanted every Christmas as a kid was the next big pack of Crayola markers or an art kit. As I grew older, I became heavily interested in DJing, streetwear and poster design. My biggest influences would be the late Virgil Abloh or Daniel Arsham. I’m passionate about good design but also how design can be used outside of the realm of materialism for doing good in the world.

What did you enjoy most about the degree?

The ability to tailor it to your interests. I’m big into my music so it was important for me to be able to immerse myself in this area and focus on poster designs, album covers, stage designs and motion graphic promo material. This is a huge advantage of the BA Design course that no matter what your interests are you can find your niche and establish yourself within that field.

Your favourite modules?

Design Thinking, Art History and Digital Media.

Advise for anyone interested in studying this degree?

If you love art and design, but also crave the freedom to explore different pathways within the field of design this is the course for you.

What have you done since you graduated?

Since graduating in 2020 I continued my studies and completed my MA in Motion Graphics at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. I now work as a designer for Orreco, the leading provider of bio-analytics for the NBA, NFL and Premier League. I also run the audio-visual events company This Is Verve and design posters for various club nights in Ireland and the UK.

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