Steve Bowker

Creative Director

design

Steve brings over 16-years of creative experience to Alphabet®, including inspiring leadership qualities and powerful storytelling skills. He’s a highly talented graphic designer, photographer, and videographer with a strategic mindset and a passion for creative execution. Steve’s experience spans across a variety of industries and mediums, which also includes experiential marketing and guerrilla marketing. He’s spearheaded a wide range of projects for clients such as Ottawa Tourism, Ottawa International Airport Authority, the Ottawa Senators, Skate Canada, and Avantage Ontario. 

As Creative Director at Alphabet®, Steve leads the entire creative team to bring a brand story to life across all platforms. He is a problem solver at heart, and his meticulous attention to detail, business skills, and vision play an important role in our clients’ success. His passion for design, tech, and innovation help him develop cohesive concepts and successful strategies, while Steve’s down-to-earth personality creates an environment where creativity thrives. 

Highlights

  • Canadian Tourism Awards Marketing Campaign of the Year Award Finalist
  • National Association of Home Builders Winner for Best Logo Design
  • Contributed to one of the most successful Real Estate development launches in Ottawa history
 

Highlights

 

From the team

culture

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industry

Alphabet® Wins Two Summit Creative Awards for Work with Tourism Kingston

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industry

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campaigns industry

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industry

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digital marketing social media

The Art of the Hashtag

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A pound sign here, a number sign there, and you’re good to go, right?  Not quite (#SorryNotSorry). There’s more to expanding your reach on social...

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culture industry

Hitting a Creative Wall? Try Thinking Inside the Box.

by Chris Campeau

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