By the time I’d finished my Masters in Interior and Furniture Design from Italy in 2015, I had the confidence and work experience to back my own personal style and approach to design which is clean, contemporary and minimal. I started off as a freelance interior designer mainly for residential spaces which then led me to set up a design studio in 2016 as more work started pouring in and one man wasn't enough to run the show. But the idea was to also get into product design slowly and steadily, once the studio had built its foundation and audience. In 2018 I launched my debut product design collection called Brianna, and end of 2019 I launched my debut furniture collection called Kogeta. Now the idea is to keep working on a new range of products/furniture every year. Most often we design things to please the clients but coming up with a collection like this every year is sort of a vent for me to create something that is my own and not affected by parameters such as client needs or project specifics. 

I put a lot of focus on art while designing. Art and design can’t be separated. While design for me is functional, but art brings out the life in design. It provokes thought and emotions and that’s what makes design meaningful.

I started designing in 2012, and there has been a major transformation and evolution in my work. However, the core essence has remained the same: contemporary and minimalism. 

From only designing residential spaces in the beginning, I am now enjoying working on retail and commercial spaces as well. One thing constant about being a designer is evolution, i think design evolves every day, every moment of our lives. Before pursuing Masters In design from Firenze, I had a work experience of about 3 years. But the international exposure and working with designers from all over the world during my time in Italy, really opened a whole new avenue for me. 

Story. A project should tell a story- a story about client’s needs, their lives, and of course something about designer’s passion also. It should start as strong and should be able to connect with its audience. 

Detailed visuals speak more than words, as most of us respond to visuals rather than a lot of text which most people would miss. 

I absolutely love modern architecture and design by Le Corbusier. Villa Savoy that demonstrates his theory on five points of architecture has always been one of my favourite architectural structures around the world.  What most inspiring is that he was not only a self-taught architect, but also a painter, a writer, an urban planner and developed timeless furniture icons. 

At some point, I would like to open curated design stores internationally that promotes young upcoming designers. There is a lot of creativity that goes unnoticed because most ateliers or design studios would look for household names to promote. 

Clean, Minimal and Contemporary. While I love mixing styles, the core design aesthetic remains constant in every project.

There is a lot of competition. With increasing awareness and options / alternatives available, it’s easy for clients to make choices. The world is becoming a smaller place everyday because of the exposure to all the international design fairs and markets. But I believe that the key to deal with it and still be successful is to stay true to your work. As long as that happens, you will always have a loyal audience.