We connect Design from makers to markets

Designlinks Ireland empowers product-based designers and craftspeople to develop and grow successful businesses in Ireland and abroad through highly specialized, sector-specific training programmes, mentoring and resources.

We offer training, mentoring, and other services to organisations who support the sector locally, nationally, and internationally. We also work directly with Designers & Craftspeople to create the business they deserve.

Designlinks Ireland is the partnership of Suzanne May and Florence Magee, both former creative business owners and experienced design sector specialists, bringing together over 40 combined years of experience, passion and commitment to the sector.

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  • Members only Monthly online meetings talks and insights.

  • Members will have access to Masterclasses on a wide range of relevant topics.

  • Get to hear keynote guest speakers and industry experts.

  • Member access to upcoming marketing and diagnostic tools

  • Private members peer support platforms

  • Members get deals / discounts on individual supports, such as Consultancy, Mentoring and coaching

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Spring is here , sun is out and summer is on its way ! Get inspired by the fresh vibrant trends this season . Hot colours are prominent , mixed with retro pastels such as pale yellows, lilacs , mint greens and cool purples . Large hoops are key in je
It's Saint Patrick's weekend , the traditional launch of the Irish tourist season ! We are near the end of Q1 and if you are selling into retail outlets , you are ( hopefully ) contacting your customers , checking stock levels , getting orders , , sh
Do you feel that you spend your time just putting out fires in your business , small and big ? Panicking that you are losing control ? Wonder where your passion and love for what you do has gone ? Don't feel in control of your professional life ? F

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What some of our Designer clients say about us

  • Lyndsey de Burca Jewellery

    “Suzanne is a wealth of information, enthusiastic, supportive, and committed to getting the best out of programme participants. She motivates and instructs her students by providing thoughtful counsel, suggestions, and ideas”

  • Charlie Mahon Ceramics

    “We would be delighted to recommend Florence as we found her mentoring on export very helpful and informed, down to earth advice as well as specific to us at the time.”

  • Sandia Dublin Jewellery

    “Having the support of Suzanne May throughout the Driving Export programme gave me, as a Jewellery Brand the confidence to sell my pieces overseas”

Some of the organisations we have worked with or are on the panels of. Contact us here to discuss your project