Steve Ridgway
About Steve Ridgway
Steve Ridgway is a Design Manager with over 13 years of experience in digital design, branding, and illustration. He currently works at Innovate Now and Hedgehog Lab, having previously co-founded Tint Digital and held various design roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at Hedgehog Lab
Steve Ridgway serves as the Design Manager at Hedgehog Lab, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads design initiatives and manages a team of designers in Tyne and Wear, Gateshead, United Kingdom. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Lead Designer at the same company starting in 2016. His experience at Hedgehog Lab encompasses both leadership and hands-on design work, contributing to the company's projects and overall design strategy.
Previous Experience in Digital Design
Steve Ridgway has a diverse background in digital design, having co-founded Tint Digital from 2013 to 2016 in the United States. He also held the position of Lead Designer at Spontly for two years, from 2014 to 2016, in Newcastle Upon Tyne. His earlier roles include Senior Designer at Komodo Digital from 2007 to 2013 and Junior Designer at Azure Graphic & Web Design Ltd. from 2006 to 2007, both based in Tyne and Wear. This extensive experience spans over 13 years in various capacities within the design industry.
Educational Background
Steve Ridgway studied Graphic Design at Northumbria University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, he attended Sunderland College from 2000 to 2003. His foundational education began at Farringdon Community School, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. This educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for a successful career in design.
Client Engagement and Project Contributions
Throughout his career, Steve Ridgway has worked with a variety of clients, including ITV, The Football Supporters Federation, and Deliveroo. His portfolio reflects versatility in handling projects across different industries. He has also contributed to significant projects for organizations such as Newcastle University and the NHS, indicating his involvement in impactful design work that serves a broader community.