{"id":1564,"date":"2026-01-19T14:10:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/?page_id=1564"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:54:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T17:54:14","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/?page_id=1564","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hide-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hover-wrap is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Studio<\/strong><br>Established by Rossi McAuley in 2012, Distinctive Repetition is a Dublin-based design studio with a deep-rooted commitment to culture, creativity, and community. Highly awarded for its work, the studio has been honoured to be recognised across numerous disciplines in the annual ICAD Awards (Institute of Creative Advertising and Design), has received various 100 Archive selections since its inception, and most recently was awarded on a European level at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneclub.org\/adceurope\/showcase\/2024\/-item\/55113\">ADCE* in 2024<\/a>. We specialise in crafting intelligent, bespoke design solutions that span all manner of disciplines, from brand identity, print, web and digital design, and motion graphics, to spatial design, event production, and brand strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practice<\/strong> <br>Our practice is grounded in collaboration and we work closely with clients from initial concept to final execution, ensuring each project is resonant, relevant, and strategically sound. Our clients operate across a wide variety of sectors, including but not limited to: not-for-profit, cultural and educational, food and beverage, luxury cosmetics, events-based, research, publishing, and many more. As such, we tailor our approach to meet the needs of every brief\u2014from supporting a solo artist\u2019s vision, curating the visual identity for a public exhibition, or rolling out a national campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Perspective<\/strong> <br>Over more than a decade, we\u2019ve built trusted relationships with leading suppliers and craftspeople across Ireland and beyond, allowing us to consistently deliver high-quality work at every scale and budget. We seek to make the abstract tangible and to communicate remarkable ideas, no matter how big or small. We believe in design that tells stories and shifts perspectives, and we\u2019re passionate about working with those who share that vision. We make Time Machines, so we can communicate the best of who we are to people we will never meet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_7665-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_7665-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_7665-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_7665-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_7665-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_7665-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_7665-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hide-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hide-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hover-wrap is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Work<\/strong><br>We work with commercial clients at every stage of their journey\u2014from pre-launch start-ups to established brands, individual artists to County Councils, and not-for-profits. With an emphasis on collaboration, we develop solutions that are as robust as they are refined. We design innovative solutions that are hard-working and sustainable, both environmentally and economically. We offer an extensive variety of services, including comprehensive content audits, creative workshopping, strategic planning, naming and tone of voice development, brand and identity design, digital and social campaign design and delivery, print and packaging design, motion design, event design, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Clients<\/strong><br>Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre; Fingal County Arts Office; D\u00fan Laoghaire-Rathdown Arts Office; Dublin City Arts Office; South Dublin County Arts Office; Radiocentre Ireland (RT\u00c9 and Independent Broadcasters of Ireland); Princeton University; EUCIDA (European Connections in Digital Arts); New Dublin Press; Cassandra Voices; Bereen Brothers Restaurant Group; Coppinger Row; Orwell Road; ROW Wines; Charlotte Quay; Azouro Portugal; Caoimh\u00edn \u00d3 Raghallaigh; Se\u00e1n Mac Erlaine; Adam Gibney; David Beattie; Amnesty International; Sony Music; Ergodos Records; Children&#8217;s Mental Health Coalition; Christian Aid Ireland; Dublin City University (DCU); Writing Ireland; Third Circle Brewing; IPSOS; JNLR; MOVEMBER; and the Institute of Creative Advertising and Design (ICAD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Spacer for desktop only -->\n<div class=\"desktop-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .desktop-spacer {\n    height: 200px;\n    display: block;\n  }\n\n  @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n    .desktop-spacer {\n      display: none;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center hide-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\" style=\"display: flex; 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With a strong interest in education, he has repeatedly served as an ICAD Upstarts mentor and is currently a Master\u2019s supervisor for the National College of Art and Design\u2019s Masters in Communications programme. Previously, Rossi served on both ICAD\u2019s management and executive boards and held the position of president for three years during the global pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@distinctiverepetition.com\">info@distinctiverepetition.com<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rossi-mcauley-4599b81a\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jenny Leahy<\/strong><br>Jenny Leahy Kinsella is a graphic designer specialising in digital and motion design. Alongside her studio practice, she is a visiting lecturer at the National College of Art and Design. Previously, she worked as the Designer and Programme Coordinator for the Institute of Creative Advertising and Design, with a key role in the development of educational programmes such as ICAD Upstarts, Creative Shorts, ICADemies and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jenny-leahy-9bba0b98\/\"><a href=\"mailto:jenny@distinctiverepetition.com\">jenny@distinctiverepetition.com<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jenny-leahy-9bba0b98\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Photography<\/strong><br>Portfolio photography by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.seanandyvette.com\" target=\"_blank\">Sean&nbsp;Breithaupt<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hide-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hide-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.666%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.333%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-1297\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-108-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-1297 ml-slider ml-slider-lightbox-2-23-0 gallery foobox-image-lightbox-2-7-41 ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Info_Page_1\" data-height=\"1260\" data-width=\"1800\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_1297\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_1297\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1298 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-08-12 11:38:05\" data-filename=\"DR_Info_6-1800x1260.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DR_Info_6-1800x1260.png\" height=\"1260\" width=\"1800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1297 slide-1298 msDefaultImage ml-lightbox-enabled\" title=\"DR_Info_6\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1303 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-08-12 11:39:33\" data-filename=\"DR_Info_3-1800x1260.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DR_Info_3-1800x1260.png\" height=\"1260\" width=\"1800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1297 slide-1303 msDefaultImage ml-lightbox-enabled\" title=\"DR_Info_3\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Mobile-only clickable hotspots -->\n<a href=\"https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/\" class=\"hotspot left\"><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/distinctiverepetition.com\/?page_id=2\/right-link\" class=\"hotspot right\"><\/a>\n\n<style>\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n  .hotspot {\n    position: fixed;\n    top: 0;               \/* at the top of the screen *\/\n    height: 30px;         \/* thin letterbox style *\/\n    z-index: 9999;\n    display: block;\n    pointer-events: auto;\n    \/* Visible overlay for testing *\/\n \/*   background: rgba(255,0,0,0.2); *\/\n  }\n\n  \/* Left hotspot: left half of screen *\/\n  .hotspot.left {\n    left: 0;\n    right: 50%;\n  }\n\n  \/* Right hotspot: right half of screen *\/\n  .hotspot.right {\n    left: 50%;\n    right: 0;\n  }\n}\n\n\/* Hide on desktop *\/\n@media (min-width: 768px) {\n  .hotspot {\n    display: none;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>StudioEstablished by Rossi McAuley in 2012, Distinctive Repetition is a Dublin-based design studio with a deep-rooted commitment to culture, creativity, and community. 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