I am a Dubai-based interior and landscape designer with a passion for turning client visions into tangible spaces. I lead projects from concept through completion with a focus on detail, collaboration, and on-time delivery. I thrive in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing procurement, and ensuring design intent is realized on site. I enjoy staying at the forefront of design trends, integrating biophilic and sustainable principles, and delivering spaces that are functional, aesthetically compelling, and durable. I bring hands-on experience on-site and a strong technical skillset to translate ideas into buildable solutions.

Darshika Kantaria

I am a Dubai-based interior and landscape designer with a passion for turning client visions into tangible spaces. I lead projects from concept through completion with a focus on detail, collaboration, and on-time delivery. I thrive in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing procurement, and ensuring design intent is realized on site. I enjoy staying at the forefront of design trends, integrating biophilic and sustainable principles, and delivering spaces that are functional, aesthetically compelling, and durable. I bring hands-on experience on-site and a strong technical skillset to translate ideas into buildable solutions.

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I am a Dubai-based interior and landscape designer with a passion for turning client visions into tangible spaces. I lead projects from concept through completion with a focus on detail, collaboration, and on-time delivery. I thrive in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing procurement, and ensuring design intent is realized on site.

I enjoy staying at the forefront of design trends, integrating biophilic and sustainable principles, and delivering spaces that are functional, aesthetically compelling, and durable. I bring hands-on experience on-site and a strong technical skillset to translate ideas into buildable solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead designer Interior & Landscape Designer at Escape Homes, Dubai
September 1, 2024 - Present
Lead designer responsible for interior and landscape concepts, project coordination, material handling, site activities between contractors, suppliers and design teams, procurement, client presentations, and delivery within budget and timeline. Negotiated with suppliers for cost savings and quality, and led multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely completion.
Lead Interior & Landscape Designer at IFL Design & Build, Dubai
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Exploring design trends, site supervision and project coordination, material selection with clients.
Interior Designer at Design Matter, Dubai
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Material selection.
Interior Designer at Gaurang Patel Architects, India
December 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Studio-based interior design tasks including concept development, layouts and drawings, and collaboration with design team.
Interior Designer at Studio ipsa, India
May 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Interior design work including layouts, material selection and design development.
Furniture Designer at Bram Woodcrafting Studio, India
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Furniture design and prototyping for custom pieces, detailing and material specification.
Lead Designer - Interior & Landscape at Escape Homes
September 1, 2024 - Present
Lead designer responsible for interior and landscape design with project coordination. Managed material handling, ensuring safe storage, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery. Coordinated site activities between contractors, suppliers, and design teams. Handled procurement, vendor selection, and purchase orders. Delivered client presentations, secured approvals on designs and progress. Directed projects from concept to completion within budget and timeline. Negotiated with suppliers for cost savings and quality compliance. Developed and monitored project timelines to avoid delays. Led multidisciplinary teams, assigning tasks and ensuring collaboration.
Lead Interior & Landscape Designer at IFL Design & Build
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Led interior and landscape design efforts, focusing on exploring design trends, site supervision, project coordination, and material selection with clients.
Interior Designer at Design Matter
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Interior designer responsible for material selection and creating 3D designs, layouts, and 2D detail drawings using AutoCAD.
Interior Designer at Gaurang Patel Architects
December 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Interior design role contributing to concept development, documentation, and project execution for architectural interiors.
Interior Designer at Studio Ipsa
May 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Interior design development and documentation, supporting concept sketches and project detailing.
Furniture Designer at Bram Woodcrafting Studio
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Designed furniture concepts and prototypes for projects, contributing to product development and finishing details.

Education

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Qualifications

Dubai Driving License (RTA)
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Fitwel Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Biophilia Green Building Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Bachelor of Design in Interior & Furniture
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
3DS Max Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Corona Renderer Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Revit Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other