OW-N is a creative studio offering design consultancy and furniture procurement with a focus on workplace and commercial projects. Through an engaged process of consultation, we are able to guide our clients to produce innovative, design-led environments that work for their specific needs. Our practice is a highly collaborative one, from initial concept, to budgeting, specifying, delivery and installation.

 

With founders Matt Short and Frans Burrows at the helm, our team at OW-N, which includes experienced product designers, procurement specialists, interior designers, planners, and sales coordinators, is able to partner with clients to establish a clear design intent for each project. OW-N’s hands-on approach means clients will experience a streamlined and integrated service, while our extensive design knowledge means we’re able to communicate efficiently and effectively with the interior designers, architects, project managers and contractors we work with, ultimately empowering them to specify the very best products.

We have established relationships with hundreds of suppliers around the world, but without affiliation to any, enables our team to offer independent and impartial advice to clients as well as access to our network of specialist fabricators for bespoke pieces.  Our work also includes the meticulous scheduling of each stage, warehouse management, logistics and installation from multiple suppliers as well as on-going support for clients, post project completion. 

 

Our Team

  • Founder and Managing Director - Matt Short 

    Matt Short, who is British born and London based, founded OW-N in December 2019 along with interior designer Frans Burrows. Having trained as a product designer at London South Bank University, Matt has worked in high-end design retail before becoming the sales director and partner for an international furniture procurement specialist. Matt’s aim with OW-N has been to establish a creative studio focused on design consultancy and furniture procurement and curation ensuring that the very best design intent from stage one of a concept is realised and then delivered. 

    With close client collaboration at the heart of Matt’s ethos, he strives for a streamlined and integrated approach to commercial projects, which enables him to remain very hands-on with each project. Consulting with designers, architects, and contractors and utilising Matt’s extensive design knowledge as well as access to an international supplier network of design-led furniture is key to OW-N’s point of difference. The studio also focuses on working with those who take an ethical and sustainable approach to design and fabrication. 

    A project of note for Matt is at 2 Bessborough Street, a flexible workspace for The Crown Estate, working alongside architectural studio Stiff + Trevillion. This task required coordinating over 20 suppliers with a strong emphasis on carbon neutrality and sustainability to create an agile concept offering.

  • Project Coordinator - Chelsea Galatola

    Since starting at OW-N in October 2022 as Project Coordinator, Chelsea has worked closely with clients to understand their needs and develop a comprehensive furniture plan that meets their specific needs. Chelsea holds a degree in Interior Architecture and Design from the University of Portsmouth which has provided a solid foundation for her work in the furniture industry. Chelsea is able to use her knowledge in interior design to help clients select furniture that enhances their brand and provides a comfortable and functional work environment.

    Before entering the world of commercial furniture consulting, Chelsea worked in the construction industry where she honed her attention to detail and made use of her design software knowledge such as AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite. She also developed a deep understanding of the procurement process, latest trends, and materials in the industry.

     Some notable projects Chelsea has so far worked on at OW-N are Salisbury House Reception, for long-standing client Workspace alongside interior design studio Bluebottle, and 1692, a high-end streetwear clothing brand alongside design and build studio HOP.

  • Office Manager- Emma Grant

    Meet Emma Grant who joined us back in October 2022 as a highly organised Office Manager for OW-N along with Bluebottle who, if you didn't know, we share an office space with.

    With a strong background in administrative support and streamlining office operations, Emma excels at creating a productive and welcoming working studio.

    She has a track record of managing multiple things at once and fostering positive relationships with team members, clients and vendors.

    Emma covers everything from the nitty gritty of the day to day running of the office to helping out with social media and marketing.