Today we’re announcing that WONDR are joining forces with the global Irish success story that is GRANITE.

The deal will see WONDR become part of GRANITE and bring its globally recognised expertise in design, branding and digital innovation to all client partners. By joining forces, we are poised to offer an even wider range of services and deliver enhanced value to our clients across the globe.

GRANITE, founded in Ireland in 2009, have delivered over a thousand large digital projects for some of the biggest companies and institutions in Ireland, US, UK and beyond. WONDR now joins a team of over 140 experts who provide award winning services in Web Development, Data, Cloud, Digital Marketing & eCommerce.

The heart of GRANITE’s success has been their commitment to client excellence that has led to them becoming Ireland’s largest independent digital agency, with significant plans for further growth in the US.

GRANITE has been on the path of notable growth expanding its client base of over 1200 organisations, some of these include Enterprise Ireland, Red Bull, Audi, Medtronic, Pfizer, Workvivo, Nissan, Dublin Bus, Davy, Pepsi and Intel to name but a few.

In the past few years GRANITE has grown and expanded their offering though brands such as; Armour (web engineering), Continuum (Kentico experts), Willows (eCommerce), Connector (Digital Marketing), MediaOne (Web Development) and New York-based LCM Granite.

Dermot O’Shea added…

“WONDR being part of GRANITE will enable us to further elevate our capabilities and provide our client partners with an expanded range of innovative services & solutions.”

WP Engine has released a global case study benchmarking the new brand and website for MedTech Innovators LUMA Vision.

LUMA Vision came to WONDR to craft an innovative brand and website, to enhance its global reach and showcase their breakthroughs in medical technology.

WONDR has been an official partner of WP Engine for over 9+ years, delivering award-winning, secure & fast-performing websites that deliver tangible business results for our client partners, the case of LUMA Vision is no different.

Powered by WP Engine, the new site achieved an impressive 94% Performance score, with load speeds of 205 ms to first byte. Its new look and high performance attracted 13,000 new visitors within a year of the new site launch, with 11k of those visitors finding the site through organic search.

LUMA Vision was selected as an honouree in ‘best website and mobile sites’ at the 28th annual Webby Awards in the very competitive health and wellness category, including Women’s Health, Amazon, Microsoft, Google + Reflex AI, and Inevitable Tech.

Our collaboration with LUMA Vision has been honoured in the 28th Annual Webby Awards in the ‘Health & Wellness’ Category.

LUMA Vision has been honoured as one of the best website and mobile sites in the very competitive health and wellness category that also included Women’s Health, Amazon, Microsoft, Google + Reflex AI, and Inevitable Tech.

Other nominees at this year’s Webby Awards include Bank of America, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Figma, Bank of America, Netflix, Tenacious D, Hulu, Adobe, Spotify, Nike, Bose, J.P. Morgan, Lucas Film, Dior, Vogue, CNN, YouTube, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas, Doja Cat, Jimmy Fallon, Megan Thee Stallion, Selena Gomez, Troy Sivan, Daft Punk, NASA and more!

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honour” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international awards organisation honouring excellence on the Internet.

IADAS, which nominates and selects The Webby Award Winners, is comprised of Internet industry experts from companies such as Google, Hello Sunshine, Duolingo, Meta, Pepsi Co, Rare Beauty, LVMH, LinkedIn and Autodesk to name but a few.

This is second time WONDR have collected an Honoree award from the Webby Awards, having previously collected one in 2022.

About LUMA Vision

LUMA Vision is a medical device company, whose mission is to build a future in which Cardiologists & Electrophysiologists have an absolute, evidence-based understanding of their patient’s well-being through innovative healthcare technologies & devices.

LUMA Vision embarked on a transformative journey to launch a new brand that represents their overarching ethos and their groundbreaking products, such as VERAFEYE, which enables personalised patient therapy in real-time through advanced 4D digital imaging and navigation.

The brand project aimed to reflect their commitment to innovation, differentiate themselves in the market and align with their vision of leading the industry forward. You can learn more about this project here.

About The Webby Awards

The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organisation honouring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising, Media and PR; Apps & Software, Social; Podcasts; Games and AI, Metaverse & Virtual.

Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries worldwide this year.

The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include WP Engine, LinkedIn, Verizon, YouGov, NAACP, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Vox Media, The Hustle, Podcast Movement, It’s Nice That, Convince & Convert, The Neuron, The Gradient, Last Week in AI, MKT1, Bens Bites, The Tilt, Orangeletter, AIGA and The Standard Hotel.

We collected 2 awards at the annual Digital Business Ireland (DBI) Awards.

With over 550 entries across 21 categories, the finalist list was packed full of renowned brands, as well as a whole host of ambitious, dynamic digital leaders.

The judging panel consisted of representatives from leading Irish and global companies such as Microsoft, Trustpilot, DHL, and Byrne Wallace.

The jury awarded two of our projects in the ‘New Website of the Year’ & ‘Electrical and Technology Website of the Year’ categories.

WP Engine has released a global case study benchmarking the new website for The Design and Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCI).

DCCI commissioned WONDR to consolidate its wide variety of  separate websites into a unified content hub.

Powered by WP Engine, the project went beyond a digital facelift and ultimately resulted in a strategic overhaul of DCCI’s site, which enhanced user engagement, strengthened DCCI’s brand reputation, and positioned the Council as a champion of Irish design and craft on a global stage.

The new site for DCCI features ‘campaign mode‘,  a unique feature that enables the team to have more bespoke campaign sites within their main site for key programmes like Design Week & Future Makers.

DCCI’s digital transformation, led by WONDR in partnership with WP Engine, marked a significant milestone for the organization.

The project wasn’t only about creating a new website, but crafting a digital experience that mirrored the depth and richness of Irish design and crafts.

It’s official, we’re finalists for three awards at the 27th annual Spider Awards.

Our partnerships with LUMA Vision and Org have been named finalists, as well as WONDR in the Best Small Agency category.

The Spider Awards recognise excellence in website design and development, so it’s an honour to be recognised among the top contenders in our field.

This is Org.

We’re finalists in the category of ‘Best Website – Large Company‘ for our recent collaboration with Org, part of Morgan McKinley Group.

The new website was one of the key outputs from a more comprehensive strategic brand review exercise done in collaboration with Ringers, resulting in a new positioning and brand identity.

We delivered a new website to support their plans to humanise their brand, echoing the mantra “More. Human. Please.“

LUMA Vision.

We’re finalists in the category of ‘Best Brand‘ for our recent collaboration with LUMA Vision, formerly One Projects.

We are proud to have collaborated on the creation & launch of LUMA Vision – the future of cardiac imaging. The re-brand included an updated website that aligns with LUMA Vision’s mission, engages stakeholders and improves user experience.

The future has never looked brighter for LUMA Vision armed with a new and captivating brand identity that sets them apart in the market and propels them towards a future of unprecedented success.

WONDR – A Digital Product Practice

We’re finalists in the ‘Best Small Agency‘ category. This award recognises the top agencies that have consistently delivered outstanding work across a variety of projects and clients.

At WONDR, we pride ourselves on our ability to work with a diverse range of clients and deliver results that matter for digital business owners.

We look forward to March 1st when the winners will be revealed at a gala awards ceremony, at the Mansion House in Dublin.

WONDR has secured an impressive six finalist nominations across five distinct categories at this year’s highly anticipated Digital Business Ireland (DBI) Awards.

The National Digital Awards platform awards the very best and brightest in digital and online enterprise; rewarding businesses, innovators, organisations and people who have showcased exceptional digital prowess. This recognition underscores WONDR’s relentless commitment to pushing the boundaries of digital excellence and redefining industry standards.

About DBI Awards

With over 550 entries across 21 categories, the finalist list is packed full of renowned brands, as well as a whole host of ambitious, dynamic digital leaders.

The DBI’s independent judging panel consists of representatives from leading Irish and global companies such as Microsoft, Trustpilot, DHL, and Byrne Wallace, assigned to the task of selecting five finalists across the various categories.

The Winners are set to be revealed at an Awards luncheon on February 23rd 2024.

WONDR are proud to have collaborated with The Design and Crafts Council of Ireland to launch their new digital hub.

The Design and Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCI) embarked on a journey of transformation, emerging with a powerful new digital home that embodies the sheer quality of Irish design culture.

DCCI serves as the national agency for the commercial development of Irish designers and makers, stimulating innovation, championing design thinking and informing Government policy.

Who better to partner with on this digital redesign than WONDR, who have been recognised as the ‘best in Ireland’ and in the ‘Global top 10′ agencies two years running for their innovative digital designs.

This partnership aimed to streamline DCCI’s online presence and deliver a truly immersive user experience.

It was important for the digital platform to not only stimulate innovation and champion design thinking but also inform government policy, all while elevating Ireland’s rich culture of design and craft to global recognition.

The power of design was harnessed to strengthen DCCI’s digital identity, aligning WONDR’s expertise in designing innovative digital experiences and the DCCI’s commitment to fostering innovation, nurturing design thinking, and shining a global spotlight on the legacy of Irish design and craft.

WONDR introduced a unified visual language that now defines the DCCI brand online. Through strategic integration of images, videos, and editorial craftsmanship, the website has been transformed into an artistic canvas that showcases the brilliance of Irish crafts, in perfect harmony with DCCI’s vision.

Captivating narratives took centre stage, shedding light on DCCI’s ceaseless activities, advocacy, and educational initiatives, all while highlighting the accomplishments of DCCI’s talented members and makers.

DCCI’s enhanced online presence is now poised to effectively convey the depth of design and craftsmanship in Ireland, even to the highest echelons of government.

The website stands proudly on a foundation of flexible and accessible enterprise-ready technology, future-proofing DCCI for what’s to come.

This adaptable infrastructure allows DCCI to host activation and campaign websites for sub-brands like Design Week and Future Makers, all from a single system, saving time and reducing future costs.

WONDR are the proud winner of Best Data Visualisation at the Irish Design Institute (IDI) Awards 2023.

The winning award was for our collaboration with ESB (Electricity Supply Board) on their Real-Time Visualisation (RTV) application.

This was a unique and special data visualisation project, built with Microsoft technology, that provides complex power generation data from every power station in Ireland (including renewables) to act as a single source of truth.

The RTV app enables the ESB to understand where they are generating the most carbon across their portfolio and where their focus should be in future planning, forecasting, and delivering on KPI to achieve their Net Zero 2040 strategy.

The 2023 IDI Awards judges further added…

“Dark mode to save on energy is a really simple but effective design feature that makes an impact on our journey towards a more sustainable future.”

Dermot O’Shea, (Founder & Managing Director of WONDR) further added…

“The IDI Awards stand as a testament to the enduring influence of creativity and the exceptional accomplishments of Ireland’s top designers, it’s a proud moment to collect our 58th award as a creative business at this event.”

We proudly announce that we have secured nominations in four prestigious categories at The Institute of Designers Ireland’s (IDI) Awards 2023.

The IDI Awards stand as a testament to the enduring influence of creativity and the exceptional accomplishments of Ireland’s top designers.

It is with immense pride and gratitude that we’re finalists in not one, but four categories for Best Website Launch (x2), Best Data Visualisation App, and the esteemed award of Best Design Practice Team of the Year.

We look forward to connecting with the talented Irish design community at the IDI awards ceremony. Mark your calendars for November 16th, 2023, when the RDS Concert Hall will host this fabulous evening.

Below are some more details on our shortlists.