o.w.a. is the design group consisting of SeonAh Park, Ji-Young Shim and HyunJung Jung (www.owadesign.com). They specialize in wood working and furniture design. They design items that not only has a function and appreciation of beauty but also has a story.

owa's work can be emotional but sometimes cynical because their design reflects on their values of social issue and philosophy. They always keep themselves asking the question "WHY?". They ponder why any subject should have a reason for being - why is it expressed a certain way or is there a different way?

owa makes fresh items using accustomed materials. When they study materials, they attempt to use them in unexpected situations.