OSK Design welcomes Christina Melander to its Board of Directors
Following its Annual General Meeting on 23 October, OSK Design is pleased to announce the election of Christina Melander, Chief Design Officer at the Danish Design Center (DDC), to its Board of Directors.
For over 25 years, Christina has promoted, documented, inspired, challenged, and led others in using design as a method for innovation, a resource for transformation, and a driver of tangible impact for businesses, people, and society. She has worked at the intersection of strategic design, business development, and innovation, developing programmes and initiatives for companies across industries, advising on policy, and implementing strategies to strengthen the role of design.
Christina is internationally recognised for developing Designtrappen, a tool for mapping design utilisation, and for leading DDC initiatives to promote ethical and responsible digital transformation through design, including the creation of the Digital Ethics Compass. She currently leads DDC’s strategic effort to document the value of design, particularly for SMEs, and has conducted numerous studies highlighting the competitive advantages design brings to businesses.
An experienced speaker and facilitator, Christina is known for navigating complex challenges and making decisive, strategic decisions. She serves as Chair of the Board of BEDA, the European organisation representing design centres and associations, and is a member of Designrådet and VL66. She holds a cand.merc. in Design and Communication Management.
Her appointment marks an important step in strengthening OSK Design’s position at the intersection of naval architecture, marine engineering, and design-driven innovation.
“We are very pleased to welcome Christina Melander to OSK’s Board of Directors. Christina brings impressive experience in leading creative talent and in developing business models for design companies – skills that align perfectly with OSK’s ambition to unite creative strength with strategic growth. Her insight and perspective will be a valuable contribution to the Board’s work and to our continued development as a creative enterprise.” - Anders Ørgård, Chairman.
With Christina’s addition to the board, OSK Design reaffirms its ambition to combine technical excellence with forward-looking design leadership, ensuring continued value for clients and partners in the maritime sector.
For more information, please contact:
Anders Ørgård, Chairman
Email: anh@oskdesign.com
Phone: +45 40 94 13 91
