Meaning in Multiples: Contemplations on Risograph printing is a process-based research project output led by Kate Brangan and Isobel Rose Grange, produced in the NCAD Gallery from 29 October — 06 November 2025, that includes a series of workshops, public talks, and roundtable discussions, within a generative exhibition space.

Through hosting this live, discursive gathering, the aim is to encourage contemplation of Risograph printing, to increase awareness around the capabilities of the machine, and to develop the conversation among a diverse group of participants and audiences within NCAD and beyond.

Inviting participants to come together to contemplate the Risoprinter is the central theme of the discussions and work, asking how the Risograph Printer acts as a conduit for enchantment, collaboration, material thinking, and resistance within contemporary design practice and design education.

Two visiting guests will join the project over the course of the event: Johanna Maierski of Colorama, a Berlin-based project space that publishes art books, produces Riso and publishing projects, and runs educational programs around self-publishing, printing and binding; and Etta Voorsanger-Brill, a researcher and designer working with the transformative possibilities of printmaking, focusing on Risograph printing.

— Public talks are free and open to all.
— Workshops are free and open to all, 15 participants per workshop.
—The Riso Roundtable event is free and open to all. There is space for 12 participants.

Events require separate RSVPs through Eventbrite (below).

⚫ WORKSHOPS are free and open to all. There are three workshops with space for 15 participants per workshop. You can sign up below.

Workshop 1 Booking: Risograph Basics — Meaning in Multiples
Wednesday, 29th October 2025, 11:00-13:00, NCAD Gallery.
In this workshop, we will introduce you to the Risograph printer & show you how to make your own prints. Draw, paint, cut and paste your way to visualising ideas using the materials provided. When the artwork is ready, we will show you how to operate the Risograph to print multiple layers of colour to create your prints through this image-forming event.  All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own printouts, drawings etc.

Workshop 2 Booking: Risograph Zines — Meaning in Multiples
Wednesday, 29th October 2025, 15:00-17:00, NCAD Gallery.
In this workshop, we will explore the Risograph printing process through zinemaking. Zine making and publication printing are inherent elements of riso culture. Draw, paint, cut and paste your zine using the materials provided. When the artwork is ready, we will show you how to operate the Risograph to print multiple layers of colour to create your zines. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own printouts, drawings etc.

Workshop 3 Booking: Risograph Photos — Meaning in Multiples
Thursday, 30th October 2025, 11:00-13:00, NCAD Gallery.
In this workshop, we will explore printing photos using the Risograph Printer. Using colour separation & layering, we will create experimental image outputs. Bring along your laptops and some digital image files, and we will move through the steps to prepare files for Duo-tone & Faux CMYK Printing. When the artwork is ready, we will show you how to operate the Risograph to print multiple layers of colour to create your photo prints. Laptop & Photoshop or Spectrolite app needed.

⚫ PUBLIC TALK: Johanna Maierski, Colorama — Meaning in Multiples. Registration.
Tuesday, 4th November 2025, 5 PM, Harry Clarke Lecture Theatre, NCAD.
Join us for a talk by Johanna Maierski of Colorama. Colorama is a Berlin-based project space that publishes art books, produces Riso and publishing projects, and runs educational programs around self-publishing, printing and binding. In this talk, Johanna will discuss their practice in the context of growth, collaborations & publishing.  All are welcome.

⚫ The Riso Roundtable event is limited to 12 participants. If you are interested in joining us, please complete the form below. Participation is free, and we welcome applications from all. You must be available for the day.

ROUNDTABLE Call for Participants — Meaning in Multiples, Roundtable.
Wednesday, 5th November 2025, 10:00–18:00, NCAD Gallery. You can apply to participate through this Google Form.
As part of this event, we are inviting participants to come together for a one-day roundtable discussion to contemplate the Risoprinter as the central theme. Asking how the Risograph Printer acts as a conduit for enchantment, collaboration, material thinking, and resistance within contemporary design practice and design education. We will be joined on the day by visiting guests Johanna Maierski and Etta Voorsanger-Brill, who will share about their research and practice in this space. We will aim to capture the day’s discussions through a printed artefact.

The Meaning in Multiples: Contemplations on Risograph printing project is supported by NCAD Gallery and NCAD In Public × Research Funding.