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The Product Story.
A concept created, designed and manufactured by myself and Davin Larkin. We aspired to produce something cool that would pass the test of time; a showcase to acknowledge Galway design and designers. We wanted to create something with which people could identify and empathise. Mountains are a dominant feature of our landscape – an integral part of us. Mountains have a firm base and people are drawn by the attraction of the pinnacle. Twelve Bens Na Beanna Beola impact on us daily. They dominate the landscape as Galway design aspires to dominate the cityscape. The Twelve Bens have distinct characteristics and charm which will be transported to Galway City as seven of the Bens will be at seven locations for seven unique experiences. There are twelve design boxes just like there are twelve bens the other Bens will be commissioned to locations in the future. The Galway design exhibit is encased in a monolith jutting up from the cityscape. The variant gradients of the mountains reflect the distinctive designs that will be showcased. Each design box has its own character; its name and individual colour. The seven were made had the following names. Binn Bhan, Binn Chorr, Binn Dubh, Binn Bhraoin, Binn Doire Chlair, Binn Gabhar,Binn Goora |