OSK Design Lab
Welcome to OSK Design Lab – our creative workspace dedicated to pushing the boundaries of ship design. It is powered by decades of experience in maritime consulting and brings together all the design and engineering disciplines to envision the future of maritime solutions.
OSK Design Lab is a hub of creativity based on design thinking principles and a curious approach to ship design. Consciously asking the key question “what if?” throughout the ship design process, we’re committed to pushing boundaries, challenging conventions, and constantly elevating the value proposition of OSK Design.
We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and goals to deliver a vessel design that exceeds expectations and is optimised in every aspect – from passenger experience and crew well-being to operational requirements and energy efficiency for a sustainable maritime industry.
Anders Ørgård
Jacob H. Thygesen
Our history
OSK goes back to 1966 when naval architect Ole Steen Knudsen started designing wooden fishing vessels. Soon both the project portfolio and the company expanded, and for the past almost sixty years, OSK has delivered bespoke Danish ship design to owners all over the world.
Over the years, OSK has seen an extensive expansion from a single naval architect to a group of four sister companies with each their area of maritime expertise: OSK-ShipTech, OSK-Offshore, Steen Friis Design, and Vertigo VR. Both individually and together, our companies have provided a wide range of services from ship design and engineering to interior design and maritime business consulting.
With everything already under one roof, we have decided to unite everything under one brand. As of 2023, all OSK entities are united in OSK Design – a multifunctional, maritime consultancy that combines the knowhow and resources of all our experts in ship design. OSK Design is your one-stop shop for innovative, bold, and responsible maritime designs that optimise business performance and minimise the environmental impact for a more sustainable maritime industry.
Kristian Carøe Lind
Our Board
Anders Ørgård
Chairman & Majority Shareholder
Chief Commercial Officer Anders Ørgård has played a pivotal role in shaping OSK Design’s international presence since becoming majority shareholder in 2003. A Master of Naval Architecture, Anders has more than 20 years of experience in the maritime sector and leads the company’s commercial strategy, business development, and global client relations.
Jacob H. Thygesen
CEO & Partner
Jacob Høgh Thygesen has been CEO of OSK Design since 2016. He started his maritime journey at AP Moller-Maersk and later moved into shipbuilding in China. He further developed his leadership expertise through an Executive MBA and programs at Cranfield University and Copenhagen Business School. Prior to OSK Design, he was CEO of Wärtsilä Denmark and Global Sales Director for Wärtsilä Ship Design.
Kristian Carøe Lind
Chief Design Officer & Partner
As Chief Design Officer, Kristian Carøe Lind leads OSK Design’s overarching design vision with a particular focus on passenger ship design. He graduated as a Naval Architect from Helsingør Teknikum in 1994 and brings valuable consultancy experience from Knud E. Hansen A/S and GSI, including key roles in the MV Visby and MV Gotland projects. He has also held engineering positions at Burmeister & Wain Aarhus Flydedok and Aarhus Værft.
Christian M. Boserup
Board Member
Christian Boserup joined the Board of OSK Design in 2024. A seasoned management consultant, he was previously a partner at KPMG, worked with Implement Consulting Group, and contributed to ESG Implementation. With expertise in financial services and industrial transformation, Christian holds an Executive MBA and now focuses on helping companies build resilience and embed sustainability.
Charlotte Ployart Wetche
Board Member
Brigadier General (Retd.) Charlotte Ployart Wetche joined OSK Design’s Board in 2025, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience from the Danish Armed Forces and NATO. She has served in senior command and advisory roles - including as Military Assistant to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen - and has led operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, and Pakistan. Charlotte holds an MA in Defence Studies from King’s College London and now serves as Director for Defence & Resilience at Netcompany.
Christina Melander
Board Member
Christina Melander is Chief Design Officer at the Danish Design Center (DDC) and a leading voice in design-driven innovation. With more than 25 years of experience at the intersection of design, business development, and policy, she has spearheaded initiatives such as the Design Ladder and the Digital Ethics Compass.
She serves as Chair of BEDA and is recognised internationally for advancing the strategic use of design. As a board member at OSK Design, Christina contributes strong expertise in creative leadership and design strategy.
Kristian Carøe Lind
The highest standards in quality and work environment
In OSK Design, we proudly hold a dual ISO certification in quality and work environment – ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 respectively. We believe the two are intimately related and go hand in hand in everything we do, as thriving employees deliver top quality designs. For us, sustainability applies both to the impact of our designs, but also to the working conditions we offer to our team – whether in the office or out on site.
