Bench notes

Stories and insights from our Sligo workshop – where thoughtful design, sustainability, and a love of place come together.

Meath Commission
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Meath Commission

Take a peek at the latest commission we sent out, heading for a new home in Ashbourne, County Meath. Highly detailed mountains and alternating bamboo grain made this a very tricky piece to put toge...
Our extra large custom round map of Antarctica on display at Gifted
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Our extra large custom round map of Antarctica on display at Gifted

Our extra large circular map of Antarctica (nearly 90cm in diamter and almost 20kg!) is one of those unique showcase pieces we craft every so often. With Ernest Shackletons birthday passing just a ...
Ours to Protect - an interview with East Coast fm
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Ours to Protect - an interview with East Coast fm

We were delighted to be included in this fantastic feature on East Coast fm in September. Aran chatted to Nikki Hayes about sustainable product design and all things Outcrop!
Australia two ways...
Design

Australia two ways...

From the Great Barrier Reef to the rugged Outback, Australia is a land of contrasts, colours, and captivating coastlines. This week, we are introducing a detailed 3D wooden map of Australia to both...
From Early Sat-Navs to AI Design Tools — Sharing Our Journey with the latest Accelerator cohort
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From Early Sat-Navs to AI Design Tools — Sharing Our Journey with the latest Accelerator cohort

Aran shared his insights from 25 years in design and manufacture with Trinity’s latest accelerator cohort, exploring how small creative businesses can scale with 3D printing, CAD and AI.