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Ossa Studio Multidisciplinary design firm, approaching every project with a unique solution that turns each design challenge into the design directive.

We have an infectious passion for design, our work focuses on fulfilling our client's requirements through a dynamic design process and understanding of their goals. We are interested in the intersection of business, creativity, technology and culture to generate value and enhance experiences through the power of design. As a multidisciplinary design firm, we actively pursue a diverse range of work, approaching every project with a unique solution that turns the constraints of each design challenge into the design directive.

10/07/2026

Design and Art Aren't the Same

You can be a designer without being an artist. Design is a way of thinking, and it may be one of the most useful skills we can teach.

This clip makes the case for teaching design in elementary, middle and high school. Structure, balance, harmony and relationships are frameworks that apply far beyond aesthetics. They make learning new tools like AI easier and help organizations solve problems within real constraints.

The Power of Design Podcast - Episode 118
Using AI Without Losing Critical Thinking | Dani Chesson

Curious how design principles shape the way we use AI? Listen to the full episode here:
https://www.ossastudio.com/thepowerofdesignpodcast/dani-chesson

10/02/2026

Busyness Is Not Progress

Packed calendars and back to back meetings can look like productivity. But when the quarter ends and nothing tangible has changed, the busyness isn't working.

In this clip, the conversation challenges teams to think about what they are busy doing and whether it leads to something bigger. It also explores why workplace design matters: we spend a large part of our waking lives in an office, so the space should support meaningful work.

The Power of Design Podcast - Episode 118
Using AI Without Losing Critical Thinking | Dani Chesson

Watch the full episode and rethink how your team measures progress.
https://www.ossastudio.com/thepowerofdesignpodcast/dani-chesson

Same footprint. Whole new first impression. ⛳At Pine Lake Country Club in Mint Hill, NC, we transformed a tired, utilita...
10/01/2026

Same footprint. Whole new first impression. ⛳

At Pine Lake Country Club in Mint Hill, NC, we transformed a tired, utilitarian cart barn and pro shop into a building worthy of the club’s arrival experience.

We kept the original masonry knee walls, rebuilt everything above them, and topped it with a new gable roof and cupola. Upstairs, a 1,600 SF pro shop. Downstairs, a reorganized cart barn with EV charging, new lighting and better ventilation.

Classic clubhouse character in Augusta Green and warm white. Swipe to see the before and after →

📍 Mint Hill, North Carolina
🏗️ General contractor: Barringer Construction
🔩 Structural engineering: Suther Engineering
⚡ Electrical engineering: Wilde Engineering

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10/01/2026

For Leaders Who Feel Stuck

Most leaders don't lack ambition. Something is getting in the way, and the real question is how to unblock it.

In this clip, the conversation turns to a book that is research based but written as a practical guide for leaders who feel stuck. The concepts work for any kind of business, any size and any industry, wherever people collaborate toward something that's needed. In the full episode, Dani Chesson and Jack Ossa explore how design thinking helps leaders approach organizational change with clarity and care.

The Power of Design Podcast - Episode 118
Using AI Without Losing Critical Thinking | Dani Chesson

Find out what it takes to get your organization moving again 👇
https://www.ossastudio.com/thepowerofdesignpodcast/dani-chesson

09/30/2026

Great Design Starts With Observation

Some of the biggest slowdowns at work look small from the outside. Like logging in and out of multiple systems with 15 different passwords while customers wait on the line.

Dani Chesson sat with a contact center team, watched what they did and asked about their challenges. The result was one simple redesign that brought those passwords together and showed how much more each person could accomplish. In this episode, she and Jack talk about designing change around the people who live it.

The Power of Design Podcast - Episode 118
Using AI Without Losing Critical Thinking | Dani Chesson

Listen to the full episode and discover what careful observation can reveal inside your own team.

https://www.ossastudio.com/thepowerofdesignpodcast/dani-chesson

09/29/2026

Think Like a Beginner

The people who had been in the industry the longest weren't asking the questions. The newcomer was.

Dani Chesson started in banking in 2006, right as web and mobile banking were taking off. Moving between tech teams and branches, she asked about everything, and those questions began to unlock what was holding the organization back. In this episode, she and Jack Ossa explore how a beginner's perspective reveals the friction that change really depends on.

The Power of Design Podcast - Episode 118
Using AI Without Losing Critical Thinking | Dani Chesson

Watch the full episode to see how asking better questions leads to better change.

https://www.ossastudio.com/thepowerofdesignpodcast/dani-chesson

When organizations get stuck, the problem is often not a lack of effort. It is a lack of attention to the people experie...
09/28/2026

When organizations get stuck, the problem is often not a lack of effort. It is a lack of attention to the people experiencing change. 💡

In this episode, Dani Chesson shares how design thinking can help leaders approach transformation through context, observation, and human experience. She and Jack Ossa discuss technology adoption, the limits of busyness, and why AI should support research and pattern recognition without replacing critical thinking.

The Power of Design Podcast - Episode 118
Using AI Without Losing Critical Thinking | Dani Chesson

Hear Dani’s perspective on designing change that helps people move forward.

www.ossastudio.com/thepowerofdesignpodcast/dani-chesson

A new look at Longview Country Club. ⛳Ossa Studio worked with The Club at Longview to reimagine key areas of the club, f...
09/22/2026

A new look at Longview Country Club. ⛳

Ossa Studio worked with The Club at Longview to reimagine key areas of the club, from the lounge and full-service bar to the dining spaces and pro shop.

The renovation creates a more functional and welcoming experience for members while staying connected to the club’s existing architectural character.

📸 Photography: Juan Ossa

A new home for women’s healthcare in Charlotte.Ossa Studio led the architecture, interior design, and brand coordination...
09/16/2026

A new home for women’s healthcare in Charlotte.

Ossa Studio led the architecture, interior design, and brand coordination for Oula Health’s 2,985 SF flagship location in Charlotte. The project transformed a 1956 neighborhood building into a warm and thoughtful clinical environment.

The design retains the character of the existing structure while creating a space centered on comfort, accessibility, and Oula’s distinctive brand identity.

Oula

General Contractor: Fourth Elm Construction
MEP Engineering: Wilde Engineering
Photography: Juan Ossa

Professional credentials should not become a barrier when expertise crosses borders. 🌍Daniel Parry and Sarah Peeler join...
09/08/2026

Professional credentials should not become a barrier when expertise crosses borders. 🌍

Daniel Parry and Sarah Peeler join Jack Ossa to discuss how professional licensing reciprocity between the United Kingdom and the United States can improve talent mobility across architecture, engineering, construction, and infrastructure. They also examine collaborative delivery models, international partnerships, and opportunities for firms seeking expertise in new markets.

The Power of Design Podcast - Episode 117
UK-US Professional Licensing | Daniel Parry & Sarah Peeler

Hear how reciprocity can turn international credentials into practical opportunities for professionals and firms.

www.ossastudio.com/thepowerofdesignpodcast/daniel-parry-sarah-speeler

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Charlotte, NC
28209

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