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Michael O’ Riordan


Design, Brand Strategy, and Innovation

      Hi, I’m Mikey. With extensive experience in Brand Strategy and Design, I bring a versatile skillset that allows me to excel in dynamic, interdisciplinary environments. I’m passionate about collaborating with forward-thinking individuals and organizations—innovators and thought leaders who embrace disruption and challenge conventional boundaries.

    Whether it’s creating a brand identity, developing scalable global products, or designing impactful experiences that foster meaningful connections, my mission is always the same: to create work that not only inspires but also educates and empowers. My ultimate aspiration is to contribute at the intersection of design, education, and innovation, where creativity and learning converge to shape the future.

Get in touch with me here:
hello@michaeloriordan.net
Minerva University
  1. Ascent
  2. Civitas
  3. Elevation
  4. Foundation Week
  5. Sapientia Critica
  6. Graduation
  7. Meridians
  8. Quinquatria
  9. Website

Minerva Project
  1. Consequent
  2. Advertising
  3. Website

Entrepreneur First
  1. Brand Consultation
  2. How To Be a Founder
  3. The Polaris Fellowship

Minerva Baccalaureate
  1. Various Works
  2. Website

Various Projects
  1. Anam Ceol Music Therapy
  2. Paul Quinn College
  3. Kayla
  4. BSKC
  5. MINT
  6. REC’D
  7. Miscellaneous

Experience

Minerva Project - 2019/2022
Designer

Entrepreneur First - 2022/2023
Brand Strategy Consultant

Minerva University - 2023 - Current
Interim Design Director,
Senior Brand Designer,
Strategy & Planning Manager

Freelance - Current

Studio93 - 2017
Junior Designer

Education

Moate Business College 2013 - 2014
Art & Design Portfolio

Technological University of the Shannon:
Midlands 2014 - 2017
BA Graphic Design
First Class Honours

Technological University of the Shannon:
Midlands 2017 - 2018
BA Honours Graphic & Digital Design
First Class Honours

MSc. Design Innovation
2023 - 2025
(In Progress)

Accolades

TUS BA Graphic Design - Student of the Year 2017

Featured in Design Research Society 2018 Exhibiton ‘Best of Emerging Irish Design’ for the self-directed project ‘Recd’ and also for work produced in Ryan Hoey’s project ‘ZINEGIRLZ’

Featured in the 100 Archive’s “In with the new” article series.

Part of the team that helped Minerva University get listed as WURI’s “Most Innovative University in the World” in 2022.
Mark
Paul Quinn College

2021
Direction: Nicole Duran
Design: Michael O’ Riordan


            This was my final project with Minerva Project. Our partner, Paul Quinn College, was launching a brand new Honors Program course and needed a teaser video for social media. They had also just gone through a major brand refresh so we couldn’t draw on previous brand knowledge. There was next to no budget, and the turnaround time was two weeks (with other high priority projects pulling focus). It turned out to be a brilliant success and one of my favourite pieces of work over the last few years. 

Branding
Video Editing
Mark

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