OGRE’s Steven Walker on the studio’s humanity-driven values and how design can be a tool for change

OGRE Studio’s approach is simple: “people matter, society matters, and the planet matters.” Helmed by Steven Walker, the studio is a Newcastle-based brand and design practice that leverages creative bravery, big thinking and brand strategy for social and commercial change. Having launched in the early days of the pandemic, we talked to Steven as the studio approaches its second birthday; discussing the value of working with purpose-led clients in this socio-economic era, alongside studio life and their exciting new project, RRREAL. PT: Hi Steven! How are you doing? SW: Hey Poppy, I’m doing alright, thanks, just navigating the world and trying to make our little part of it better, thanks for getting in touch. Let’s have a brew!