New business springs from a yen for origami

George Dempsey’s craft start-up, Mojo Creations, was inspired by his interest in origami

George Dempsey, founder, Mojo Creations Pic: James Flynn

It was after setting up his own graphic design agency in 2010 that George Dempsey realised his professional destiny lay in the craft sector.

“My training is in graphic design, but I found I wasn’t getting what I wanted from my business in terms of what I was doing and the hours I was working,” said Dempsey.

“The move into crafts has been more fulfilling for me. I don’t mind working long hours ...