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Redefining the Wild: A Global Media Architecture

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We transformed a regional print publication into an international multi-channel tourism authority, scaling local content for a global digital audience.

The tourism sector suffers from "content saturation," where generic aggregators dilute the authentic voice of a destination. Go Wild faced the challenge of scaling a high-fidelity print product into a digital ecosystem without losing its curatorial soul. Our objective was to architect a "magazine-first" digital environment, creating a seamless bridge between the tactile luxury of the printed page and the global discoverability of the web.

Services

Editorial Design
Brand Strategy
Web Architecture
Content Production
Digital Publishing

Redefining the Wild: A Global Media Architecture

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We transformed a regional print publication into an international multi-channel tourism authority, scaling local content for a global digital audience.

The tourism sector suffers from "content saturation," where generic aggregators dilute the authentic voice of a destination. Go Wild faced the challenge of scaling a high-fidelity print product into a digital ecosystem without losing its curatorial soul. Our objective was to architect a "magazine-first" digital environment, creating a seamless bridge between the tactile luxury of the printed page and the global discoverability of the web.

Services

Editorial Design
Brand Strategy
Web Architecture
Content Production
Digital Publishing

Date

Dec 2025

Date

Dec 2025

Date

Dec 2025

Client

Go Wild Magazines

Client

Go Wild Magazines

Client

Go Wild Magazines

Industry

Tourism & Media

Industry

Tourism & Media

Industry

Tourism & Media

Timeline

48 Months

Timeline

48 Months

Timeline

48 Months

Person holding "GoWild Staycations" magazine, showcasing brand identity design.
Person holding "GoWild Staycations" magazine, showcasing brand identity design.
Person holding "GoWild Staycations" magazine, showcasing brand identity design.
Go Wild Staycations magazine for web design Ireland project inspiration.
Go Wild Staycations magazine for web design Ireland project inspiration.
Go Wild Staycations magazine for web design Ireland project inspiration.

The Challenge

The transition from a single print title to a multi-region portfolio risked fragmenting the brand's visual authority.

As the publication expanded to cover distinct territories (Wild Atlantic Way, Ancient East, Dublin), the legacy digital infrastructure struggled to categorise the depth of content. Users faced a "discovery deficit" where specific verticals like food and culture were buried under generic listings. The brand needed to translate its "Best in the World" print aesthetic into a responsive web environment capable of retaining a mobile-first global audience.

Office shelves with plants, books, and Go Wild Magazine for Brainstorm Web Design.
Office shelves with plants, books, and Go Wild Magazine for Brainstorm Web Design.
Office shelves with plants, books, and Go Wild Magazine for Brainstorm Web Design.

The Solution

We deployed a "Digital Newsstand" architecture anchored by a unified master-brand system.

We engineered a bespoke environment that atomises magazine content into a searchable, SEO-optimised database while preserving the "cover-to-cover" reading experience. The visual identity utilises a flexible masthead system that adapts across seven distinct titles. This ensures that whether a user is reading about a Cork hotel or a Belfast restaurant, the "Go Wild" provenance is unmistakable and technically scalable with zero debt.

Go Wild Staycations magazine cover with Irish castle, for web design Ireland.
Go Wild Staycations magazine cover with Irish castle, for web design Ireland.
Go Wild Staycations magazine cover with Irish castle, for web design Ireland.

The Process

Our stewardship is defined by "Editorial Sovereignty"we act as the external creative directorate to ensure commercial goals never compromise design integrity.

We established a rigorous production workflow that unifies the art direction across print and digital channels. This consistency was critical during the launch of "Go Wild Staycation," where we pivoted the strategy to capture the domestic market during global travel restrictions. We continue to manage the technical SEO strategy to ensure that the high-quality editorial commands authority in search results against billion-dollar aggregators.

Go Wild Magazine covers, a design portfolio from Brainstorm Web Design.
Go Wild Magazine covers, a design portfolio from Brainstorm Web Design.
Go Wild Magazine covers, a design portfolio from Brainstorm Web Design.
Display of Go Wild magazine covers, showcasing Brainstorm Web Design projects.
Display of Go Wild magazine covers, showcasing Brainstorm Web Design projects.
Display of Go Wild magazine covers, showcasing Brainstorm Web Design projects.
Stacks of diverse publications demonstrating effective branding agency Ireland work.
Stacks of diverse publications demonstrating effective branding agency Ireland work.
Stacks of diverse publications demonstrating effective branding agency Ireland work.
Contractor views website on phone by Brainstorm Web Design.
Contractor views website on phone by Brainstorm Web Design.
Contractor views website on phone by Brainstorm Web Design.

By the numbers

M Impressions

Establishing domain authority as a primary digital resource for Irish travel planning.

M Impressions

Establishing domain authority as a primary digital resource for Irish travel planning.

M Impressions

Establishing domain authority as a primary digital resource for Irish travel planning.

% US Market Share

Successfully exporting Irish tourism content to a high-value North American audience.

% US Market Share

Successfully exporting Irish tourism content to a high-value North American audience.

% US Market Share

Successfully exporting Irish tourism content to a high-value North American audience.

Best in the World

Winner of the "Best Print Magazine Distribution" at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (China), validating the hybrid print-digital strategy.

Best in the World

Winner of the "Best Print Magazine Distribution" at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (China), validating the hybrid print-digital strategy.

Best in the World

Winner of the "Best Print Magazine Distribution" at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (China), validating the hybrid print-digital strategy.

Brainstorm Dave Curtin, senior leader in web design Ireland.

Brainstorm* has been our creative partner since day one. They don't just design our magazines; they shape our voice. Their strategic input was instrumental in us winning the 'Best in the World' award in China.

Bobby Power

Publisher, Founder

Go Wild Magazines

Brainstorm Dave Curtin, senior leader in web design Ireland.

Brainstorm* has been our creative partner since day one. They don't just design our magazines; they shape our voice. Their strategic input was instrumental in us winning the 'Best in the World' award in China.

Bobby Power

Publisher, Founder

Go Wild Magazines

Brainstorm Dave Curtin, senior leader in web design Ireland.

Brainstorm* has been our creative partner since day one. They don't just design our magazines; they shape our voice. Their strategic input was instrumental in us winning the 'Best in the World' award in China.

Bobby Power

Publisher, Founder

Go Wild Magazines