Founder Bio
Ohenewaa Larbi Ahima, also known as O.H., is the founder and creative force behind Design by O.H., a quiet-luxury accessories brand rooted in intention, heritage, and global artistry. Born and raised in the cultural vibrancy of Kumasi, with a heritage from Abiriw Akuapem, she carries the spirit of Ghana’s artistry into every piece she creates. Her journey has since expanded across continents—shaped by life on the U.S. East Coast, personal evolution, and a deepening appreciation for meaningful, soulful design.
Drawing from globally sourced materials—including traditional Ghanaian beads, curated textiles, and artisan-crafted elements from around the world—Ohenewaa’s work reflects a nuanced blend of global influence and American craftsmanship. Her design philosophy is guided by the belief that luxury should honor your story, not overshadow it. Each accessory she creates is a celebration of personal identity, self-discovery, and the quiet confidence that comes with embracing who you’ve grown to be.
A lifelong lover of art, culture, and intentional living, Ohenewaa designs for women who seek beauty with meaning, elegance with depth, and luxury with a soul. Through Design by O.H., she invites her customers into an experience—one that honors heritage, elevates everyday moments, and celebrates the evolving woman.
About The Brand
Design by O.H. was born from a simple but powerful belief: Luxury should mean something. It should carry intention, soul, heritage, and the quiet confidence of a woman who knows who she is becoming.
Founded by Ohenewaa Larbi Ahima, a.k.a. O.H.,—an artist with roots in Abiriw, Akuapem, shaped by the vibrancy of Kumasi, and refined by life on the U.S. East Coast—Design by O.H. is a celebration of identity, journey, and the beauty of evolving womanhood. Each piece begins with a story, a memory, a cultural whisper, or a moment of self-reflection, and becomes an accessory created not just to adorn, but to affirm.
From globally sourced materials—Ghanaian beads with centuries of artistry, fire-polished Czech glass with an equally rich history, and curated textiles—to the thoughtful craftsmanship carried out in Maryland and across the U.S., every accessory is an intersection of worlds. Global in inspiration. Local in creation. Personal in meaning.
Design by O.H. is for women who no longer seek luxury for validation, but for connection. Women who value artistry over excess. Women who honor their past, embrace their present, and step boldly into the next chapter of who
they are becoming.
Every scarf, charm, and handbag is made with intention: to celebrate your uniqueness, mirror your values, and accompany you through the sacred journey of self-discovery. These pieces are not seasonal trends—they are keepsakes, designed to hold meaning and become part of your personal narrative.
This is quiet luxury with a soul. Heritage made modern. Elegance that reflects your depth.
Design by O.H. invites you to adorn yourself with pieces that honor where you come from, illuminate where you are, and inspire where you’re going.
Because luxury should be more than beautiful — It should be an experience that feels like home.
Vision, Mission, and Manifesto
Our Mission
Our mission is to create meaningful luxury accessories that honor personal stories,
celebrate evolving womanhood, and blend global materials with U.S. craftsmanship and Ghanaian heritage. Every piece is designed with intention, reflecting depth, identity, and the beauty of becoming.
Vision
Our vision is to redefine luxury as an experience of meaning, identity, and heritage — creating globally inspired, U.S.-crafted accessories that empower women to honor their stories, embrace their evolution, and express their one-of-a-kind elegance with intention and soul.
Design by O.H. — Brand Manifesto
We believe luxury is more than something you wear — it’s something you feel.
It is intention in every detail, heritage in every curve, and meaning woven through every moment.
We honor the places that shape us — from the artistry of Ghanaian beadwork to the global materials that carry stories of their own, to the hands in the U.S. that bring each piece to life. We design for women who have lived, loved, stretched, blossomed, and become more themselves with each passing year.
Women who seek beauty with depth, elegance with purpose, and luxury with a soul.
We believe every woman’s journey is a work of art. Every chapter deserves to be celebrated. Every story deserves to be honored.
We create accessories that reflect identity, ignite self-discovery, and whisper confidence to the woman who wears them.
This is not fast fashion.
This is intentional living.
This is heritage made modern.
This is quiet luxury — elevated by meaning.
At Design by O.H., we craft pieces to accompany you:
on your path,
in your growth,
and into the next version of who you are becoming.
Because luxury should never be loud.
It should be true.
It should be personal.
It should feel like home.