*Who we are

Brainstorm is an independent brand and website studio founded in Limerick.

Founded in Limerick in 2010, Brainstorm has stayed deliberately small. Clients work directly with Dave Curtin and the senior specialists responsible for strategy, design and technical delivery.

Dave Curtin leads creative direction, supported by senior specialists in strategy, development and operations. The people making the decisions stay involved from the first conversation through delivery.

*Who we are

Brainstorm is an independent brand and website studio founded in Limerick.

Founded in Limerick in 2010, Brainstorm has stayed deliberately small. Clients work directly with Dave Curtin and the senior specialists responsible for strategy, design and technical delivery.

Dave Curtin leads creative direction, supported by senior specialists in strategy, development and operations. The people making the decisions stay involved from the first conversation through delivery.

Founded in Limerick

Founded in Limerick

Published case studies

Published case studies

Connected service areas

Connected service areas

Senior team

Senior team

Our studio.

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Brainstorm*

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Natural light, calm focus, and a workspace built for deep work rather than agency theatre.

We step away to solve problems. A space designed for clarity, separating the noise from the signal.

Our kitchen is where ideas percolate alongside the coffee. A space designed for both quick breaks and spontaneous brainstorming sessions.

Every project starts with a conversation. Our reviews are designed for radical candour, where honesty is as important as strategy.

15/01/2025

28/01/2025

05/03/2025

09/01/2018

Natural light, calm focus, and a workspace built for deep work rather than agency theatre.

We step away to solve problems. A space designed for clarity, separating the noise from the signal.

Our kitchen is where ideas percolate alongside the coffee. A space designed for both quick breaks and spontaneous brainstorming sessions.

Every project starts with a conversation. Our reviews are designed for radical candour, where honesty is as important as strategy.

15/01/2025

28/01/2025

05/03/2025

09/01/2018

The best ideas rarely arrive in the boardroom. They surface between decisions, once the problem is clear.

A workspace that does its job. Strong coffee, deep focus, and the silence that unblocks the work.

Every project starts with alignment. Space designed for strategy, not performance.

A clearer website starts with the business behind it.

Brainstorm is led by founder and Creative Director Dave Curtin. Dave works directly with clients on strategy, creative direction and delivery, supported by senior specialists when the project calls for it. Dave holds an MA in Design from London and a BA in Visual Communications from Limerick.

Dave Curtin, Creative Director, Brainstorm

Dave Curtin

Founder & Creative Director

Brainstorm is led by founder and Creative Director Dave Curtin. Dave works directly with clients on strategy, creative direction and delivery, supported by senior specialists when the project calls for it. Dave holds an MA in Design from London and a BA in Visual Communications from Limerick.

Dave Curtin, Creative Director, Brainstorm

Dave Curtin

Founder & Creative Director

We begin by clarifying what the website needs to say, who it needs to reassure and what should happen next. That structure shapes the UX, content and technical choices, so the finished site feels easier to trust, easier to use and easier to build on.

Founded in Limerick in 2010, Brainstorm has stayed deliberately small. Clients work directly with Dave Curtin and the senior specialists responsible for strategy, design and technical delivery.

Dave Curtin leads creative direction, supported by senior specialists in strategy, development and operations. The people making the decisions stay involved from the first conversation through delivery.

Our approach.

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Why we do this

Most agency problems are structural. Too many layers, too many meetings, and outcomes that drift from the original intent. Meanwhile, businesses need design that moves fast, protects reputation, and performs globally. We built Brainstorm to deliver senior work without the circus.

How we think

We start with first principles: what problem are we solving, and what is the simplest solution that scales? Good design is not decoration; it is decision-making made visible. Whether it’s a brand system or a platform build, we focus on commercial outcomes, not just creative outputs.

Our philosophy

Good design solves problems. Great design removes friction before it shows up. We build systems that last: strong architecture, clean components, compliant patterns, and performance-led builds. We say no to feature creep, yes to clarity, and launch with intent.

Our process

Every project starts with a clear brief. We map priorities, structure the content, and align on success. Then we move in focused sprints: strategy, design, build, refinement. You see progress weekly. No black boxes. No surprise invoices. Just a calm process and a finish you can trust.

*Awards & recognition

*Awards & recognition

Work recognised beyond the brief.

Work recognised beyond the brief.

Recognition across website design, editorial craft and cultural work, earned by solving the right problem well.

Recognition across website design, editorial craft and cultural work, earned by solving the right problem well.

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Awwwards

Awwwards

Honorable Mention

DesignPro.ie

DesignPro.ie

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CSS Nectar

CSS Nectar

Inspiration Gallery

Brainstorm.ie

Brainstorm.ie

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Gourmand Awards

Gourmand Awards

Best International Food Magazine, Printed

Go Wild Magazines

Go Wild Magazines

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Association of Irish Festival Events

Association of Irish Festival Events

Best National Programme

Elemental Limerick

Elemental Limerick

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IFEA / Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards

IFEA / Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards

Gold Pinnacle Award

Elemental Limerick

Elemental Limerick

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Blas na hÉireann

Gold Award

Irish Food Awards

Irish Food Awards