Training
Ronan Martin was brought up in Skye and attended Portree High School. He went on to study Industrial Design at Napier University in Edinburgh graduating with a BSc. (Hons.) in 1998. That year he was a British Design & Art Direction Student winner and exhibited at the "100% Design" show and at the British Design Museum in London. The winning product was a re-usable steel churn shaped food container for Marks & Spencer and featured in 'Packaging Monthly' Design Magazine.

"The churn is a lovely shape, with a strong metaphor running through it...its design appeal, along the rural theme, makes it applicable across many different sectors."
David MacLeary - Senior Design Co-ordinator, Marks & Spencer

The business
On returning to Skye, Ronan set up his own business as a designer and over the last seven years he has built on his experience by concentrating on graphic design and multimedia, including e-commerce websites and short films. Specialised aspects of a contract are outsourced to illustrators, photographers, printers and programmers to ensure a highly professional service.

"Ronan Martin has a rare combination of qualities in that he is not only very creative, but also extremely reliable and professional."
Dougie Pincock - Director, Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd

Specialisms
Two of his specialisms are Gaelic and music (Ronan is also a Scottish traditional fiddler) and his experience in music has led to him working with a number of local as well as international clients to increase their profile amongst larger audiences. More details about Ronan's musical background and influences can be found by clicking on the link below.

Ronan Martin: Fiddle - >

Corporate hospitality for clients
One of Ronan's favourite pastimes is sailing his Contessa 32 Yacht on the West Coast of Scotland. If you would like to join him aboard 'Aisling' (May - September) please get in touch! More details including photographs and links can be found on the corporate hospitality page below.

Corporate hospitality: Sailing - >


A few of my favourite films, places to visit and things to eat!

Afterlife American Cousins Bowling for Columbine The Bridges of Madison County Cold Mountain Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Forrest Gump		Fried Green Tomatoes Nicholas Nickleby Rabbit Proof Fence Shallow Grave The Shipping News Touching the Void Vanilla Sky 8 Mile

Isle of Skye Brewery Black Isle Brewery Blackwood Distillers Isle of Skye Seafood Mackies Ice Cream Pataks Foods Stornoway Black Pudding The Three Chimneys Plockton Inn The Old Forge		Kintail Lodge Hotel The Ceilidh Place Tigh a Croisean Glenelg Inn The Royal Scotsman Train The Skye Ferry (Glenelg to Kylerhea) John Lewis Taigh Chearsabhagh Calum's Seal Trips

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