30 years is a remarkable milestone, and we're taking a moment to reflect and celebrate.
This year, Orion Creative marks three decades of ideas, innovation, and imagination. From our beginnings in the mid ’90s to today’s full-service agency, our journey has been one of evolution, creativity, and collaboration, built on a shared commitment to great design and lasting relationships.
From humble beginnings to a creative legacy
When Orion first opened its doors in 1996, the creative landscape looked very different.
Design was largely a hands-on craft. Websites were in their infancy, and marketing relied a lot more on print and plenty of persistence. Yet the goal was the same as it is today, to help brands communicate with clarity and creativity.
Over the years, Orion has grown alongside our clients and the ever-changing world of design and technology. We’ve navigated new tools, platforms, and trends, always staying true to the principles that shaped our beginnings: craftsmanship, curiosity, and a genuine passion for helping businesses tell their story.
The people behind the work
What truly defines Orion is its people. Our team has always been the heartbeat of the business, a mix of creative thinkers, designers, strategists, and problem-solvers united by a love of what we do. Many have been part of the journey for years, contributing not only their skills but their spirit to the culture that makes Orion unique.
We’ve had the privilege of working with clients who share our values, partnerships built on trust, creativity, and collaboration. Together, we’ve launched brands, built campaigns, designed experiences, and achieved results that continue to make us proud.
Evolving with the times
The past three decades have brought extraordinary change: from print to digital, desktop to mobile, and static to motion, Orion has adapted and evolved at every step. What’s remained constant is our dedication to quality and innovation. Whether designing brand identities, building websites, or crafting marketing strategies, our focus has always been on creating work that connects and endures.
As technology continues to reshape the way we communicate, Orion remains committed to exploring what’s next, combining creativity with strategy to help our clients grow in a world that never stops moving.
Over the years...
1996
It all starts in a spare bedroom.
Mark Rowe launches Orion Graphics as a one-man graphic design and print business, with a vision to build something great.
1997
The big leagues come calling early.
Citrix partners with Orion for creative work, a relationship that continues to this day.
1998
Another major name through the door.
CNH (Case New Holland) comes on board for creative work that continues to this day.
2002
A young talent joins the team.
Mark takes a chance on a 16-year-old kid named Jarrad, putting him through TAFE to study Web Design and Development.
2003
Orion levels up.
Web design, development and email marketing join the arsenal.
2005
That kid Jarrad?
He becomes a Trade Olympian and takes home the Gold Medal as World Champion.
2005
Community matters.
Orion kicks off a long-running sponsorship of Rouse Hill Rams Sports Club, becoming a proud part of the local Hills community.
2006
A new name for a new era.
Orion Graphics becomes Orion Creative Solutions, because what the team does now goes well beyond the original brief.
2008
More strings to the bow.
Copywriting, content and social media services join the mix.
2011
Enter the Space Ninja.
Orion’s iconic astronaut mascot lands on the scene, giving the brand a personality as bold and adventurous as the work itself.
2012
Time to spread out.
Orion moves from Sky City to the Atlas building in Norwest, stepping into a bigger creative studio with its own dedicated photography space.
2016
Twenty years.
Orion celebrates two decades of creativity, camaraderie and client partnerships, marking the event with an epic Office Olympics.
2021
Quarter century, fresh look.
Orion turns 25 with a full brand refresh, unveiling a new visual identity, new website and the same unstoppable energy.
2023
Post-COVID.
The world works differently and so does Orion. The team moves to Lexington Drive in Norwest, embracing flexible working near the Metro.
2026
Thirty years in.
1,263 clients served, a lifetime of creative work, long-term partnerships and big ideas. The best chapters are still being written.
Looking ahead
Reaching 30 years is not just a milestone; it’s a moment to look forward. The future of Orion is as bright as ever, with new ideas, new technologies, and a continued passion for helping businesses stand out in meaningful ways.
We’re excited to celebrate this achievement with our team, clients, and partners at a special 30-Year Anniversary Cocktail Event in Bella Vista later this year. It will be a chance to reflect, reconnect, and raise a glass to the creativity that has shaped our story — and to the new chapters still to come.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. Reach out if you have any stories to share from the last 30 years, or would love to be part of the next 30.
