Derdriu Celtic Names is a home-grown brand developed in Ireland. The motivation behind this work is to share appreciation for the Irish language, culture and history.
Design Inspirations:
All elements of the designs are original. The names are written in the Irish native language (Gaelic or Gaeilge), which has an alphabet of 18 letters. The lower-case letters are hand-drawn unical calligraphy, and the borders are hand-drawn Celtic knot-work with digital colorization. The capital letters are hand-drawn with digital colorization and are decorated with original cartoon-animal illustrations. The animal drawings are inspired by a combination of themes from Irish traditional myths and legends, cultural or religious influences, and are also a nod to the animal drawings which decorate the Book of Kells.