About Us
OUR MISSION
We create brand identities that capture the soul of every business we serve, blending strategy, storytelling, and design to create meaningful, unforgettable, experiences across every touchpoint.
OUR VISION
To be the creative force behind compelling brands, helping them rise above the ordinary and deliver authentic, impactful experiences to their audiences.
MARC STEIR
FOUNDER & BRAND LEAD
BRIAN WHEATCRAFT
CO-FOUNDER & CREATIVE LEAD
Marc’s long time focus has been around blending brand strategy and design to uncover what makes an organization unique and bring it to life with intention. With a belief that great brands are built through meaningful experiences, he brings strategy, identity, and design together to create brands people can see, feel, and connect with.
Brian brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to creative direction and design, with a knack for turning ideas into distinctive visual expressions. He believes great creative comes from finding the right balance between concept, craft, and character, bringing identity, illustration, and visual design together to make ideas tangible and memorable.
Our Story
We are a creative branding agency inspired by the spirit of artists during the Arts and Crafts Movement. This community of artists responded to the cultural shifts brought by the Industrial Revolution with a deeper dedication to their craft, despite a growing emphasis on mass production over quality. In response, the Original 27 established The Society of Arts & Crafts here in Boston to help preserve the value of handicraft. Today, in an ever-changing world shaped by AI and new technologies, we carry that same spirit forward, embracing new tools while remaining grounded in the craft, creativity, and human thinking behind the work.
We help our clients shape identities that honor their roots while embracing a forward-looking approach. Through strategy, design, and narrative, we bring the soul of every brand to life, helping our clients connect deeply, show up boldly, and grow with purpose.
QUALITY FIRST
“Any job, big or small, do it right or not at all.”
We focus on the quality of the work and the experience we create from beginning to end, for our clients, their audiences, and each other. We believe in quality over quantity, and in creating work we're proud of and experiences we genuinely enjoy being part of. As we grow, that standard should never change.
Our Values
LEAVE IT BETTER THAN BEFORE
Make a meaningful difference.
We believe the work we do should leave a positive impact beyond the project itself. That means creating meaningful work for our clients, sharing what we learn, supporting causes we care about, and looking for opportunities to contribute our time, skills, and resources. We want OG27 to be a positive force for the people, businesses, and communities around us.
WE DO THE RIGHT THING
Take ownership. Do right by people.
We believe in doing what’s right, whether the situation is within our control or not. That means taking ownership when things don’t go as planned, working together to find solutions, and doing right by our clients even when it means going beyond what’s expected. We believe trust is built through accountability, honesty, and how we show up for one another.
NOTHING BUT GOOD VIBES
Good work starts with good relationships.
We believe the best work happens when the people involved genuinely enjoy working together. That means being thoughtful about the clients, collaborators, and teammates we bring into our orbit and looking for relationships that are a good fit for everyone. We want every partnership to feel right on both sides, because when the relationship works, the work gets better, too.
PARTNERSHIP WITHOUT SILOS
Great ideas can come from anywhere.
We believe the best work happens when everyone has the freedom to contribute, collaborate, and challenge ideas throughout the process. That includes our team and, just as importantly, our clients. We keep the work open and collaborative, bringing perspectives together early and often rather than following a predetermined path. By building ideas together, we create stronger work and better experiences for everyone involved.
EVERY DAY IS A SATURDAY
Work should be something we look forward to.
We believe people do their best when they have room to live, explore, and enjoy life. We trust our team and our clients to manage their time, communicate openly, and show up when it matters. The goal is to build a working relationship that feels less like something we have to do and more like something we’re excited to be part of.