Bob Gray

Bob Gray is a prominent figure in the Irish design industry and the director of Red&Grey Design, a concept-driven design studio based in Dublin, Ireland.12 Here's a comprehensive overview of Bob Gray's professional background and achievements:

Education and Early Career

Bob Gray graduated from the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) in Dublin in 1998 with a first-class honors degree in Visual Communication.14 After graduation, he gained valuable experience working for Design Factory in Dublin and G2K in Amsterdam.1

Red&Grey Design

In 2003, Bob returned to Dublin and established Red&Grey Design.1 The studio, located in Portobello, Dublin, engages in both national and international projects of varying scales. Some of their notable clients include The Vatican, G7 Italia, Wild Atlantic Way, Oxford University, and Dublin City Arts Office.1

Achievements and Recognition

Bob Gray has garnered numerous design awards both nationally and internationally. He and his studio partners received an 'Outstanding Contribution to Irish Design Award' for their work on 'PIVOT Dublin,' the city's bid to become World Design Capital in 2014.1

Additional Roles and Collaborations

Teaching:: Bob is an associate lecturer at his alma mater, NCAD.13 He also lectures at ECV Paris/Aix en Provence and on the DIT International Master in Business course.1

Other Ventures::

• Partner in the international design strategy company Adaptive Cultures
• Founding member of Uncoated, an idea-driven creative collaboration based in Dublin and Belfast1

Design Philosophy and Approach

Bob's design process is rooted in his Irish heritage, combining strengths like conversation, storytelling, humor, empathy, and resilience with his design skills of research, collaboration, prototyping, imagination, and observation.1 His research approach is structured around three categories: Macro Comprehensive, Mezzo Empathetic, and Micro Incisive.1

Through his work at Red&Grey Design, Bob Gray continues to make significant contributions to the design industry, focusing on brand identity, strategy, and various design services for print, online, and spatial applications.2