We’re thrilled to share that three incredible members of the CREW community have been nominated for this year’s IMIRT - The Irish Game Makers Association Awards! 🎉 🏆 Community Hero Nominees: 🔹 Tara Jaye Burke – Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the game development community. 🔹 Darren K. – Celebrated for his dedication to fostering a thriving creative tech ecosystem. 🌟 Rising Star Nominee: 🔹 Jamie Gavin – A rising talent in the industry, making waves with innovation and creativity. These nominations are a testament to their hard work, passion, and impact on the gaming and creative tech scene in Ireland. We’re incredibly proud to have them as part of the CREW community! Public voting is now open! 🗳️ Show your support and cast your vote here: https://lnkd.in/guih-RNM StoryToys | Mind Cauldron | RÚCAĊ | ENIGMA STUDIO Photo: Edel Fitzpatrick
At CREW, we are constantly looking for new ways to highlight the incredible talent within our community. That’s why we are so excited to launch CREW Voices—a brand-new reel series that brings you inside the world of creative technology and introduces you to the brilliant individuals shaping the industry. This series is all about authenticity, creativity, and connection. In each episode, we sit down with a CREW member for an engaging Q&A, covering everything from their work, projects, and creative process to unexpected insights into their journey. The goal is to offer a genuine and fast-paced look at the people behind the ideas, their inspirations, challenges, and what drives them to push boundaries in their field. Our first episode launches next Tuesday, March 4th, and we’re kicking things off with an incredible guest you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, designer, developer, or someone passionate about the creative industries, this series is designed to inspire and connect. CREW Voices is the first series of its kind from a tech hub in the West of Ireland, giving a platform to innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs working across creative technology. We believe that by sharing these stories, we can strengthen the community, spark new ideas, and showcase the cutting-edge work happening right here in the West. We also want to give a huge shout-out to Anna Forde, , our placement student from the ATU School of Design, for designing the branding and visual identity for this series. Her work has brought a strong creative edge to CREW Voices, capturing the spirit of the project beautifully. CREW VOICES can be viewed exclusively on our YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages. Be sure to check them out here: YouTube Instagram LinkedIn
As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve had together. 2024 was a year of creativity, growth, and collaboration, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you—our amazing community. We're excited for the opportunities this year holds and are proud to continue supporting such a vibrant and talented community. Together, let’s make this year one of creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events, workshops, and initiatives designed to inspire and empower the creative technology sector. We can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together in the months ahead. Here’s to an amazing year filled with bold ideas, shared successes, and new possibilities! Warmest wishes, The CREW Team
We’re excited to announce that PwC has joined the CREW community! 🌟 As a global leader in professional services, PwC brings valuable expertise and innovation to our ecosystem. We’re looking forward to collaborating on new ideas and driving growth in the CreaTech sector. Welcome to the CREW family, PwC! Let’s innovate and create the future together! 💡🚀 As pictured here, our Innovation and Market Development Manager Aisling Burke, along with Mairead Connolly and Florita Dolly from PwC.
Dr. Paddy Tobin has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Directors of CREW (Creative Enterprise West). Dr. Tobin is the Head of the School of Design & Creative Arts at Atlantic Technological University. The school includes three departments: the Department of Creative Arts & Media (ATU Galway City, Wellpark Rd), the National Centre for Excellence in Furniture Design & Technology (ATU Connemara), and the Department of Creative Education (ATU Galway City, Wellpark Rd & Connemara). Paddy is a founding director of CREW, established in 2017. He has worked in third-level education for many years, particularly driving collaboration and engagement with the creative industries and industry support organisations. Prior to working in education, he held various positions across a range of industry sectors in Ireland and spent several years in consulting roles with companies and organisations in Ireland and the USA. "I am delighted to continue to work with the excellent team at CREW. We are on an exciting journey to become a leading hub and regional catalyst for creative entrepreneurs, and to help creative enterprises to develop and grow to achieve their full potential. " said Dr. Tobin.
