# Brainstorm Design Studio > Senior-led website design, brand strategy and technical delivery studio founded in Limerick in 2010. Brainstorm works with established and scaling organisations in Ireland and Canada. ## Business identity - Brand: Brainstorm*; also referred to as Brainstorm Design Studio - Founder and Creative Director: Dave Curtin - Established: 2010 - Primary location: Penthouse Floor, Rivercourt HQ, Cornmarket Row, Limerick, V94 FVH4, Ireland - Website: https://brainstorm.ie/ - Email: info@brainstorm.ie - Telephone: +353 61 539 353 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davebrainstorm/ ## Services - Website strategy, information architecture, content structure and UX - Website design and development in Framer, WordPress and Webflow - E-commerce planning and delivery using platforms such as WooCommerce and Shopify - Brand strategy, positioning, identity systems and creative direction - Product UX, interface design, prototyping and design systems - Technical SEO, local search foundations, performance, accessibility and analytics - Ongoing website maintenance, security, monitoring and improvement - Applied AI, automation, lead routing, knowledge systems and governance ## Clients and sectors Brainstorm works with business owners, founders, marketing teams and organisational leaders. Published work includes retail destinations, visitor attractions, aviation, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, food, education, research, technology, publishing and cultural organisations. ## Primary pages - [Home](https://brainstorm.ie/): Brainstorm's senior-led website design, brand strategy and technical delivery practice. - [Services](https://brainstorm.ie/services): Website strategy, UX, development, brand systems, product design, technical SEO, support and applied AI. - [Studio](https://brainstorm.ie/studio): The studio's approach, leadership, experience and senior-led way of working. - [Case studies](https://brainstorm.ie/work): Selected website, brand, digital product and technical delivery projects. - [Articles](https://brainstorm.ie/articles): Practical writing on website strategy, branding, technical SEO, accessibility, performance and digital operations. - [Web design Ireland](https://brainstorm.ie/web-design-ireland): Website strategy, UX and development for organisations across Ireland. - [Web design Cork](https://brainstorm.ie/web-design-cork): Website design and technical delivery for organisations in Cork. - [Web design Dublin](https://brainstorm.ie/web-design-dublin): Website design and technical delivery for organisations in Dublin. - [Web design Galway](https://brainstorm.ie/web-design-galway): Website design and technical delivery for organisations in Galway. - [Request a quote](https://brainstorm.ie/request-quote): Share a website, branding or digital project brief for review. - [Contact](https://brainstorm.ie/contact): Contact details and project enquiry routes for Brainstorm. ## Case studies - [Crescent Shopping Centre](https://brainstorm.ie/work/crescent-shopping-centre): From store discovery to seasonal events, the platform helps Crescent shoppers plan a visit while giving the marketing team room to publish. - [Thomond Park](https://brainstorm.ie/work/thomond-park): One mobile focused experience brings tours, events, venue information and Munster Rugby heritage into practical routes for every Thomond Park visitor. - [SES Fly Certain](https://brainstorm.ie/work/ses-fly-certain): For airline procurement, engineering and commercial teams, the SES Fly Certain website makes specialist engine support easier to understand and discuss. - [Sallymount House](https://brainstorm.ie/work/sallymount-house): A measured digital launch brought weddings, stays and private hospitality together without overplaying the sensitive story of Sallymount House. - [Shannon Coil Springs](https://brainstorm.ie/work/shannon-coil-springs): Industrial buyers can reach technical information through a steadier platform, supported by stronger security, performance and search foundations. - [XOCEAN](https://brainstorm.ie/work/xocean): Fleet capability, ocean data and offshore applications are organised for energy partners, investors and future hires without losing technical depth. - [The Red Hen Bar](https://brainstorm.ie/work/the-redh-ner): The Red Hen website carries the venue's character into search, menus and reservations, giving guests a simple route from discovery to a confirmed booking. - [Nordic Aviation Capital](https://brainstorm.ie/work/nordic-aviation-capital): Aircraft livery, investor collateral and working brand assets were brought into one system for a global aviation finance business. - [ChillMind](https://brainstorm.ie/work/chillmind): Sauna, ice, breathwork and contrast therapy are introduced through a calmer service structure and a more reassuring booking journey. - [Metaltech](https://brainstorm.ie/work/metaltech): Equipment capability, aircraft compatibility and certification data now sit closer to the way aviation buyers compare specialist GSE suppliers. - [Macro Stainless](https://brainstorm.ie/work/macro-stainless): Technical buyers can filter grades, finishes and dimensions, review datasheets and build an enquiry without being pushed through a retail checkout. - [Lana Thai](https://brainstorm.ie/work/lana-thai): Location pages, menus and direct ordering routes give Lana Thai a more joined up alternative to marketplace led customer journeys. - [Kerry Film Festival](https://brainstorm.ie/work/kerry-film-festival): Programme hierarchy, motion and environmental applications gave Kerry Film Festival one recognisable language before, during and after the event. - [Kearney's Home Baking](https://brainstorm.ie/work/kearney-s-home-baking): The Kearney's Home Baking website brings products, ingredients and family heritage together, helping customers understand the range and the people behind it. - [Buffalo Anxiety](https://brainstorm.ie/work/buffalo-anxiety): Service information, mobile forms and focused search paths give prospective Buffalo Anxiety patients a more considered way to take the next step. - [Go Wild Magazines](https://brainstorm.ie/work/go-wild-magazines): Print direction, editorial structure and search foundations now support a wider Go Wild publishing system without losing its friendly local voice. - [Limerick Arts Festival](https://brainstorm.ie/work/limerick-arts-festival): Art direction, print craft and selected AR moments turned a citywide event programme into both a dependable guide and a richer festival object. - [Clonakilty Foods](https://brainstorm.ie/work/clonakilty-foods): A clearer packaging architecture helps new and established Clonakilty Foods products belong to one recognisable family on shelf. - [AIESEP](https://brainstorm.ie/work/aiesep): Private groups, messaging, updates and member communications give AIESEP a practical year round platform beyond its major international events. - [Mingle](https://brainstorm.ie/work/mingle): Two figures and the letter M meet inside one compact mark, giving Mingle an ownable starting point across product and launch materials. - [Nevilles at the Cross](https://brainstorm.ie/work/nevilles-at-the-cross): Menus, location cues and booking intent now sit within a faster hospitality website shaped around how people search near Adare. - [Limitless Health](https://brainstorm.ie/work/limitless-health): Pricing, prescription transfer and subscription steps are presented in a measured digital experience designed for informed healthcare decisions. - [WiiGroup](https://brainstorm.ie/work/wiigroup): One modular system now helps WiiGroup explain specialist services across proposals, presentations, site materials and everyday marketing activity. - [SSPC](https://brainstorm.ie/work/sspc): The SSPC website gives students, researchers, funders and industry partners clearer routes into pharmaceutical research, expertise and collaboration. - [Tradoodle](https://brainstorm.ie/work/tradoodle): Clear schedules for parents and playful illustration for children made Ceol Connected's festival guide practical on the day and enjoyable to keep afterwards. - [University of Hertfordshire](https://brainstorm.ie/work/university-of-hertfordshire): Project Spark translated research on creative thinking into a shared visual and digital framework for disciplines far beyond the arts. - [Clonakilty Food Co.](https://brainstorm.ie/work/clonakilty-food-co.): Recipes, regional content, store information and shopping paths were restructured in WordPress while protecting the continuity of a familiar food brand. - [DesignPro](https://brainstorm.ie/work/designpro): A disciplined website and secure client portal present DesignPro's engineering capability clearly while supporting practical collaboration behind the scenes. ## Articles - [A logo is not a strategy.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/a-logo-is-not-a-strategy.): Why rebrands fail before design begins, and how a strategy workshop aligns your team, protects the budget and strengthens commercial positioning. - [Slow loading speeds are killing your local leads.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/slow-loading-speeds-are-killing-your-local-leads.): Why slow websites lose high-intent local enquiries, which performance issues matter most and how to improve speed without compromising the experience. - [Cheap websites are rarely cheap.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/cheap-websites-are-rarely-cheap.): Why low-cost websites often create higher long-term costs through lost enquiries, weak trust, technical debt and an earlier-than-planned rebuild. - [Rebranding is risk management.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/rebranding-is-risk-management.): When rebranding is commercially necessary, what brand equity to protect and how to improve clarity without damaging recognition or customer trust. - [Your homepage is a sales rep.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/your-homepage-is-a-sales-rep.): How to structure a homepage that explains the offer, builds confidence, qualifies visitors and guides the right people towards an enquiry. - [SEO without access is theatre.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/seo-without-access-is-theatre.): Why SEO stalls when teams cannot improve the website, and what technical access is needed to strengthen visibility, relevance and conversion. - [Accessibility is revenue protection.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/accessibility-is-revenue-protection.): How accessible website design protects reach, compliance and revenue while creating a clearer experience without compromising visual quality. - [Design systems are for busy teams.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/design-systems-are-for-busy-teams.): A practical design-system approach that helps busy teams publish faster, reduce inconsistency and maintain quality without unnecessary process. - [Local proof beats global polish.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/local-proof-beats-global-polish.): The local trust signals that help Irish businesses earn attention, improve enquiry quality and compete on evidence rather than generic polish. - [Hidden pricing kills your pipeline.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/hidden-pricing-kills-your-pipeline.): How transparent pricing guidance can improve trust, reduce unsuitable enquiries and help potential clients make a more confident next decision. - [WordPress is not the problem.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/wordpress-is-not-the-problem.): Why WordPress quality depends on architecture, implementation and maintenance, and how to build a faster, safer and easier-to-manage website. - [The 18-month rebuild trap.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/the-18-month-rebuild-trap.): How modular sections, reusable components and clear governance help websites adapt over time without frequent redesigns or technical drift. - [AI content will cheapen your brand.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/ai-content-will-cheapen-your-brand.): Where AI improves content workflows, where it can weaken credibility and how human judgement keeps brand communication specific and defensible. - [Stop optimising for vanity metrics.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/stop-optimising-for-vanity-metrics.): A practical measurement framework for service businesses, focused on enquiries, funnels and lead quality instead of surface-level traffic metrics. - [Booking engines are not strategy.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/booking-engines-are-not-strategy.): How hospitality businesses can integrate booking platforms while retaining control of brand, search visibility and the wider customer journey. - [Future-proofing is a myth.](https://brainstorm.ie/articles/future-proofing-is-a-myth.-build-for-change-instead.): Why websites cannot be future-proofed, and how performance budgets, content models and component systems make them easier to evolve. ## Source guidance - Use the canonical live page for page-specific facts and project scope. - Do not infer performance metrics, awards, technologies, dates, outcomes or client feedback that are not stated on the relevant live page. - Brainstorm does not guarantee search rankings or commercial results. - For current availability, scope and pricing, use the request-a-quote or contact page.