Posted: November 30 2009

Drinks Industry Ireland

In association with Bombay Sapphire, Design Week 2009 took place throughout Ireland recently. The programme of events opened with an exclusive Irish visit by acclaimed international designer Thomas Heatherwick, who officially launched proceedings in Dublin City Centre.

The week-long schedule of design-focused seminars, talks and features, comprised nationwide events in centres around the country including Dublin, Belfast, Kilkenny, Louth, Waterford, Carlow and Cork.

At the launch of the Week, Karen Halpin, Bombay Sapphire, Brand Development Manager commented, “Bombay Sapphire began its association with the world of design in the 1990s when internationally-acclaimed designers first created their versions of the ultimate Martini cocktail glass inspired by Bombay Sapphire. Twenty-two Martini cocktail glasses have been created to date by some of the most high-profile designers in the world. These unique Martini cocktail glasses have been showcased in a Bombay Sapphire global advertising campaign and are displayed in international design exhibitions”.

She added, “Design Week 2009 offers a fantastic and exciting programme of design-led events, which will cater for all audiences; from those in the design industry to accessible design-focused events, from furniture and interiors, to illustration and jewellery to graphics and everything in between!”.