
Design Mingle is a vibrant networking event tailored for craft and design entrepreneurs.
It serves as a dynamic platform where creative minds come together to share ideas, collaborate, and foster meaningful connections.

Join us at CREW, Cluain Mhuire, Galway on Friday 13th February for an inspirational talk from award-winning creative producers Luke and Jake Morgan of Morgan Brothers

As part of Local Enterprise Week 2026, join us in CREW for an inspirational talk from Emily Brady
Emily Brady – Serial Entrepreneur & Digital Media Innovator
Emily Brady is a dynamic entrepreneur and a strategic leader in next-generation software solutions and digital media. With a background as a Partner at global consulting giant Unisys, she brings deep expertise in IT and business strategy to every venture she undertakes.
She'll be talking all things Innovation, Digitalisation, and Internationalisation!
Past events:
May 2024: A conversation with accomplished multi-disciplinary artist Finbar McHugh
June 2024: Author and illustrator Taylor Dolan in conversation with award-winning illustrator and designer Shane Cluskey
September 2024: An inspirational talk from Joanna Ciezka, co-founder and CEO at Irish Socksciety Ltd.
October 2024: In conversation with Eimear Noone and Craig Stuart Garfinkle
November 2024: Design Mingle with Artist Ciara O'Neill
December 2024: In conversation with illustrator Shane Cluskey
February 2025: Design Mingle with Joachim Davy
April 2025: An inspiring talk from Jacqueline Ffrench on ‘The Creative World of Dental Technicians’
May 2025: Designer and artist Paul Conway
June 2025: An inspirational talk by renowned artist, Róisín Curé
October 2025: Chloe Gardiner, the Wonky Woolins
November 2025: Sarah Heffernan