OHH DEER: A brand that combines a love of art with sustainability
Founded in 2011, the OHH DEER brand quickly won the hearts of lovers of stationery, unique greeting cards, and gifts. Behind its creation are Jamie Mitchell and Mark Callaby, who met while studying at Kingston University (Mark studied illustration and Jamie studied architecture). What originally began as a simple blog focused on art and illustration quickly transformed into a thriving brand thanks to their passion for product design. Their very first retailer was the Kingston University alumni store, which gave them a huge boost in the early days.
Today, OHH DEER is a proud LGBTQ+-led company that focuses on three main pillars: supporting artists, protecting the environment, and promoting inclusivity.
Supporting Independent Artists
What makes Ohh Deer a truly unique brand is its collaboration with an amazing network of over 100 talented creators from around the world. The company prides itself on fairly supporting every artist it works with—a fair share of the revenue from product sales goes directly to them.
Ecology and sustainability first
Sustainability is at the heart of everything Ohh Deer does. Their paper products are made from sustainably sourced materials and printed using lithography, which means lower emissions and less waste. This eco-friendly approach is also reflected in other details:
- 100% recycled wrapping paper: All wrapping paper is made from 100% recycled paper, and unlike many standard wrapping papers, it can be recycled again thanks to the surface treatments used.
- Minimal plastic film and no microplastics: Products never contain more than 30% plastic film elements to ensure they are 100% recyclable. If glitter is necessary for the design, only biodegradable varieties are used.
- Responsible production: Ohh Deer works exclusively with certified manufacturers who recycle all paper and cardboard waste daily, including leftover materials from envelope production.
- Giving back to society
Ohh Deer isn’t just about selling designer items—it’s also about helping others. The brand actively collaborates with various charitable organizations. In partnership with TREEAID, they have helped plant more than 150,000 trees. In addition, they collect donations for charitable organizations (such as DEC Ukraine Appeal or SARI) and have directly donated thousands of greeting cards to various organizations to help them raise funds through sales.
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Inclusivity and Diversity
At Ohh Deer, there is a strong commitment to equality and diversity. The brand actively fosters an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring environment for everyone, regardless of age, disability, race, religion, gender, marital status, pregnancy, or sexual orientation.
Ohh Deer is simply much more than just a stationery brand. It is a community that proves that beautiful design can work perfectly hand in hand with social responsibility and the protection of our planet.
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