Background: Kilkenny-based designer with a Fine and Applied Art degree from the University of Belfast, followed by the Crafts Council of Ireland's Craft Business Skills Course, Kilkenny.

Exhibited: Kilkenny, Manchester, Liverpool, London, Scotland and New York. Des's Ova design is also stocked in London by the Talisman Gallery, and in New York at Troy on Spring St in Soho.

Inspired by: "What I'm doing is making individual pieces for individuals." Designs: limited edition ergonomic pieces (rings, necklaces, chokers, earrings and armlets) in silver and gold mixed with perspex and reindeer horn.

Available: from The DesignYard, Temple Bar, Dublin and by private commission. Tel: 056-27980 and e-mail info@ovadesign.com