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Dare to be Different

And do it with Passion

About Passion for Creative

The Strategic Brand & Digital Partner for Community, Healthcare & Purpose-Driven Organisations

Passion for Creative is a strategic branding and digital agency working with publicly funded services, community organisations, healthcare providers, and purpose-driven private sector organisations across Ireland. Established in 2006 and based in Waterford, we help organisations communicate clearly, consistently, and with impact.

Our services include brand strategy, brand alignment workshops, logo and identity systems, accessible website design, and ongoing digital support. We work with drug and alcohol task forces, CYPSC organisations, youth services, medical centres, GP practices, private consultants, and organisations delivering essential services nationwide.

What We Do

We deliver strategic branding, website design, and digital communication solutions tailored to organisations that need clarity, consistency, and trust.

As an award-winning, full-service agency, we combine creative thinking with technical expertise to create brands and websites that are visually strong, user-friendly, and built for real-world use. Our work improves engagement, strengthens brand identity, and supports better communication outcomes.

Who We Work With

We have extensive experience across the public, community, healthcare, and private sectors. This gives us a strong understanding of stakeholder engagement, accessibility requirements, and the challenges of communicating complex information.

Whether you are a publicly funded service or a private organisation with a strong social impact focus, we tailor our approach to meet your needs.

Our Approach

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every organisation is different.

We take the time to understand your goals, audience, and challenges, creating tailored branding and digital solutions that help you stand out and connect effectively. Our process is collaborative, practical, and focused on delivering tools your team can use with confidence.

Ongoing Support

We build long-term partnerships, not just projects.

From website maintenance to ongoing brand and digital support, we help organisations grow and evolve—ensuring your communications remain clear, consistent, and effective over time.

Facilitation

Supporting Organisations to Respond, Align and Act

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Our people

Jill Hincks

Managing & Creative Director

+ 353 (0) 51 580 969

Jill Hincks

Jill Hincks is our Managing and Creative Director. The former Creative Director and co-founder of GCP Direct in Manchester, she has worked on global brands such as Marks & Spencer, B&Q, Argos, Homebase, Disney, Littlewoods, MBNA and Bank of Scotland.

Jill is a hands-on Creative Director, and with over 30 years’ experience on both agency and client side, her expertise in a multi-channelled environment spans several sectors including financial services, mail order, business to business and retail.

A former Board Member of Waterford Chamber and various NGOs, Jill is also a business mentor and regular public speaker at national business events on the subject of brand strategy and female entrepreneurship.

Dan Jensen

Client Services Director

+ 353 (0) 51 580 969

Dan Jensen

Dan Jensen is our Client Services Director. With over 20 years’ marketing experience, he has worked in world leading organisations such as Gateway Computers and DoubleClick and indigenous companies such as Dunnes Stores and Creative Solutions.

His specialities include marketing strategy, creative copywriting, search engine optimisation and online advertising. He is responsible for all client services, production management, media liaison and any other third party co-ordination.

Dan is a former Chairperson of the Marketing Institute in the South East. He is also the current Chairperson of the Waterford Centre for Independent Living and a graduate of the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business and Waterford Institute of Technology.

Ciara McMenamin

Senior Web & Graphic Designer

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Ciara McMenamin

Ciara is our resident web designer and gifted seamstress. Her sharp eye and nimble fingers combine to create a unique look for each client. Her skill and flair are second to none and her work has won much acclaim in industry circles. So absorbed can she be in her work that we sometimes forget Ciara’s in the room. But then, out of the corner, we hear a deep sigh or triumphant cheer, and low and behold, another stunning creation is unveiled.

Louise Hayes

Business Development Manager

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Louise Hayes

Louise Hayes is our Business Development Manager. She makes sure the rest of us are kept busy by generating leads and getting new clients on board. With a background in advertising sales and graphic design, she is a unique hybrid and perfectly suited to her role.

She has worked in several newspapers including the Munster Express, Waterford News & Star and Westmeath Independent. She has also worked in a number of print companies including GK Print and KPW Print Works. Her specialities include business development, press advertising and print design.

Her genuine enthusiasm and relaxed manner make her an asset to any team. Highly skilled and very experienced, Louise is a qualified graphic designer with almost 20 years in the industry. She lives in Waterford with her husband and children.

Darragh Power

Web Developer

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Darragh Power

Darragh is passionate about web development and online media. Technically skilled and experienced beyond his years, he has a keen eye and quick wit. According to his CV, he ‘has a strong ability to interpret complex information and present ideas in a clear and structured manner’ and we’ve no reason to disbelieve him! An excellent team worker and breath of fresh air, he also has an honours degree in multimedia applications development.

Michael O’Connor

Graphic Designer

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Michael O’Connor

Michael is a graphic designer. He won an internship with us as a prize for his final year project in college. A few years on, and he’s still with us, turning out great work and loving every minute of his chosen profession. The office Casanova, he uses his southern English accent to devastating effect in the local hostelries, an asset we shamelessly exploit by getting him to answer the office phone.