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Complex ideas shape the future — but they only create impact when people understand them.

OSP is a creative design agency specialising in sustainability, science and societal communications. We help organisations translate research, strategy and innovation into clear, engaging and accessible experiences across digital, print and physical environments.

Who we support

For over 30 years, OSP has helped organisations in science, education and society turn complex ideas into communications that inform, inspire and drive action. From publicly funded initiatives to regulated sectors, we combine strategic thinking, intelligent design and accessible experiences to help organisations connect with the audiences that matter.

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Universities and research institutions

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STEM education and outreach programmes

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Sustainability and environmental organisations

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Government departments and public sector bodies

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Innovation and research consortia

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Science and technology companies

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NGOs and social impact organisations

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Cultural, heritage and visitor organisations

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Charities and not-for-profit initiatives

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Organisations delivering public engagement or behaviour-change programmes

Principles behind our work

We adapt to how your organisation works — acting as a long-term creative partner or supporting focused projects where clarity, accessibility and engagement matter most.

Window poster on a building wall showing four young adults smiling and laughing together, with Durham University logo and website URL dur.ac.uk/study/askus. The poster includes sections titled 'Collect A mini-guide', 'Visit us Talk to us about a visit', and lists multiple subject areas such as Accounting and Finance, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biosciences, Business, Marketing and Management, Chemistry, Classics and Ancient History, Computer Science, and many more.
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Clarity First

Complex subjects deserve clear communication.

We design information so audiences can quickly understand what matters — without oversimplifying important detail. From sustainability strategies to scientific research and public engagement initiatives, our work focuses on structure, hierarchy and visual clarity. Good design reduces confusion, builds confidence and helps ideas land faster.

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Accessibility & Inclusion

Communication should work for everyone.

We design with accessibility in mind from the start — considering readability, usability, digital access, audience diversity and real-world environments. Whether content is viewed online, printed, presented or experienced in physical spaces, we ensure it remains inclusive and easy to engage with. Accessible design strengthens understanding and extends reach.

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Engagement Through Design

People connect with stories, not documents.

Our approach combines strategic thinking with visual storytelling to transform complex information into engaging experiences. We balance accuracy with human connection — helping organisations communicate sustainability, STEM and societal topics in ways audiences remember and act upon.

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Flexible by Design

Communication rarely lives in one place.

We create design systems and content that adapt across channels — from reports and presentations to exhibitions, digital platforms and learning environments. Flexible design ensures consistency while allowing communication to evolve as projects grow.

Built for real-world use

Design must work beyond launch day.

Two-page spread from a booklet on protecting children from air pollution showing advice on how children can wear facemasks to reduce pollution exposure and what types of facemasks are most effective. The left page advises not to create air pollution indoors with icons illustrating no smoking, closed doors to block smoke, no open flames, and using facemasks. The right page explains facemask effectiveness depends on filtering particles and fit, with a graphic of a person wearing a facemask showing numbered points for filtering and fit. Background includes illustrations of trucks and cars emitting pollution.

We understand the practical realities of public sector, education and regulated environments. Our work is created for implementation — supporting internal teams, stakeholders and long-term communication needs rather than one-off outputs. Effective design is sustainable, scalable and usable.

Explore OSP's creative process

A proven creative process — refined over 30 years and built to flex around every client, audience and challenge.
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Discover & Define

We start by understanding the challenge, audience and context — including technical, regulatory and accessibility requirements. This ensures the creative direction is grounded in purpose, clarity and measurable outcomes from day one.

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Concept & Shape

We develop strong, idea-led concepts that simplify complexity without losing meaning. Visual language, messaging hierarchy and content structure are defined early, ensuring ideas can flex confidently across formats and platforms.

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Design & Build

Designs are developed into robust, reusable systems — applying accessibility standards, brand guidelines and channel-specific requirements. Artwork is created with consistency and adaptability in mind, from digital and motion to print, exhibitions and interactive formats.

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Refine & Deliver

We refine through structured feedback and quality checks, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and technical compliance. Final assets are fully production-ready, optimised for every channel and easy for teams to deploy, reuse and evolve.