Rhys Jenkins
Portfolio samples
A bit about me I have over 13 years studio experience in Design for print and web. I have worked on a varied range of branding projects, corporate and commercial literature, annual reports, books, exhibitions and website design.
Some of my past clients include:
can be defined as the process of creating a
AnPost
visually memorable solution to a challenging
BDO Simpson Xavier
problem. The focus of which should convey
EMPG Publishing
a message and stimulate interest, while
Cliff House Hotel
satisfying aesthetic design needs.
The National Museum of Ireland Royal Dublin Society
The following are a few samples of my
Chester Beatty Library
portfolio over the last couple of years.
Ordnance Survey Ireland
I hope you enjoy looking over the work.
National Heritage Council O2 I am a senior designer with over 13 years
Allied Irish Bank
Rhys Jenkins
experience working on branding projects,
Cornmarket
mail@rhysjenkins.ie
corporate and commercial literature, annual
Hewlett Packard
0866185216
reports, books, exhibitions and website
Walls Contruction
design.
Hayes McGrath Solicitors
www.rhysjenkins.ie
Newlyn Developments
(some work samples here, but they are
I have worked with National and
not up to date)
International clients ranging from corporate
I have good working knowledge of printing
and consumer, to arts and cultural sectors.
and finishing techniques that comes from
Working with a wide range of clients and
a passion I have for the entire creative
heading up large branding and design
design process, which includes overseeing
projects. My approach to design is focused
the final printing and production. I love the
on quality and attention to detail. To always
smell of a printing press in the morning.
question and explore the brief to its fullest
Of course every great design piece starts
potential.
with a great idea. I feel that Graphic design
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Vale das Amoreiras /// Newlyn Developments
Website The website was built using a combination of CSS, Flash and Java Script. The design also followed the tile theme with the pattern running in the background. The website is a showcase for the area photography, plans and amenities of the area.
Brochure Vale das Amoreiras is a small but exclusive development of 13 homes on the Algarve in Portugal. Newlyn
Case Study:
developments wanted to get across the message that these are not ordinary run of the mill holiday apartments that can be found 2 a penny in the Algarve, they are very contemporary in style with the latest technology and high energy saving ratings. The architecture of the homes has a modern twist of the traditional Portuguse tile theme using unique embossed patterns on the facade. This twist was brought to the brochure in the form of a simplified traditional style emboss pattern on the cover of the folder. The folder was also screen printed with white and magenta to match the logo. Great care was spent on the printing, selecting the right paper stocks and finishes to the brochure which resulted in it being given the overall winning prize for the Irish Print awards in 2008.
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Copywriting/Photography The copywriter and photographer for the VDA brochure are both located on the ground in Portugal. They both played a hugely important role in the creation of this brochure. Having people on the ground in Portugal meant that we could drawn upon their local knowledge and experiences to build a better picture of the area and amenities.
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Case Study:
Vale das Amoreiras /// Newlyn Developments
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Wyvern /// Newlyn Developments Case Study:
wyvern
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Promotional pack for Wyvern development
Brochure
Drawing on the historicist style of the development
The Wyvern promotional pack was followed
as well as the area’s heritage as a Victorian seaside
by a brochure sent to a select mailing list.
resort, Design Factory created a story complete
The photographic theme was continued in this
with historical props. The pack contains a hand-
document which was conceived as a photo
written letter, sent by a mother to her daughter in
album with a variety of paper stock and special
Australia, along with classic postcards.
print finishes.
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Site Hoarding
Website
As part of the Wyvern project we created approx
The website is built using a combination of Flash
90 metres of hoardings which were used to tell the
and HTML, with downloadable PDF plans, brochure
story of historical Bray. With a use of old black and
and an interactive image gallery.
white photos combined with the descriptive copy to create interest and excite the public.
Photography: Art direction A series of photoshoots was commissioned to capture the essence of Bray and its surrounding area. Some stunning locations and observations were taken.
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The Cliff House Hotel /// The Cookbook
Cliff House Hotel: The Cookbook EMPG invited Design Factory to celebrate the Cliff
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House Hotel in Ardmore, County Waterford, one of the most exciting places to eat in Ireland, with the design and publication of a new book. Written by Head Chef Martijn Kajuiter from the Netherlands and edited by one of Ireland’s leading food writers Tom Doorley, the book is lavishly illustrated with photography by Andrew Bradley. Martjin was recently awarded a Michelin Star. The Cliff House is a place of pilgrimage for people from all over the world. They go for the superb views, modern design and outstanding food.
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An Post /// Rugby World Cup Stamps
An Post: Rugby World Cup Stamps 2007 To celebrate the ongoing and remarkable success of the Irish rugby team, and in anticipation of the Rugby World Cup, we were commissioned by An Post to design two special stamps. The 78c stamp features an iconic image of a lineout during Ireland’s historic victory over England at Croke Park in February 2007. The 55c stamp presents Paul O’Connell in action. Minisheets and First Day Covers were also designed.
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Newlyn /// Branding & Promotional Material
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Cairnbrook /// Newlyn Developments
Brochure Cairnbrook is a residential development set at the foot of the Wicklow mountains in Carrickmines. Newlyn asked Design Factory to produce an exclusive brochure to promote the development, its superb location and amenities. My solution was to produce a hard backed cloth bound brochure with a heart cloth bound slipcase. A lot of thought and attention was put into the making of this brochure with subtle but luxurious paper stocks and simple foil/emboss of the logo on both covers. Designed with very neutral tones of brown and grey with an added 5th colour silver used to give an extra lift and a touch of dramatic effect to the pages.
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Case Study:
Cairnbrook /// Newlyn Developments
Photography: Art Direction The stunning photography for this brochure were commissioned especially for the project and are the heart and soul, around which the design is wrapped with great care and subttlety as not to detract from the photos.
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Tyrrells Brook /// Newlyn Developments Case Study: Brochure
Copywriting/Photography: Art Direction
The brochure focused on the personal accounts of
Copywriting and photography played huge roles in the
people who had moved from elsewhere to make
production of this brochure. With the central theme of
their lives in Edenderry and on the genuine sense of community spirit those stories revealed. ‘Real stories,’ says Kavanagh, ‘and real people, no models.’ These ‘real people’ included a local publican, a school teacher and a member of the town’s rugby team. Their stories subtly demonstrated that the area had good schools and a great social scene while emphasising the welcoming nature of the community. As is increasingly common in quality property brochures, the plans and illustrations of the houses themselves appear at the very end of the brochure, covering less than a third of its pages. It is the stories that are important, as ultimately, it is they that will sell the development.
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“real people” the logistical problems of getting all of the local people involved to interview an photograph became apparent very early. With a great team at our disposal we all coordinated together to produce a very unique printed document that will be a breath of fresh air prospective customers.
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Case Study:
AGI /// Annual Report
AGI Therapeutics: Annual Report
AGI Therapeutics plc are a speciality pharmaceutical company, focused on the development of new products based on known molecular entities. Our aim was to stimulate an emotional personal response to difficult subject matter by the use of sensitive black and white photography. I endevoured to ensure that the information was communicated in a clear and accessible manner for the reader, balancing the financial reporting with the personal impact and the products AGI develops.
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www.rhysjenkins.ie mail@rhysjenkins.ie 086 6185216
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