I am an enthusiastic, dedicated interior and furniture designer with over 3 years of hands-on experience. My work spans materials selection, project management, and crafting detailed, functional spaces that balance aesthetics with practicality. I thrive under tight deadlines, work well in teams or independently, and continuously seek opportunities to learn and grow within a forward-thinking organization. I aim to contribute my design sensibilities and technical skills to create spaces and products that resonate with people.

Kirtana Nair

I am an enthusiastic, dedicated interior and furniture designer with over 3 years of hands-on experience. My work spans materials selection, project management, and crafting detailed, functional spaces that balance aesthetics with practicality. I thrive under tight deadlines, work well in teams or independently, and continuously seek opportunities to learn and grow within a forward-thinking organization. I aim to contribute my design sensibilities and technical skills to create spaces and products that resonate with people.

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I am an enthusiastic, dedicated interior and furniture designer with over 3 years of hands-on experience. My work spans materials selection, project management, and crafting detailed, functional spaces that balance aesthetics with practicality.

I thrive under tight deadlines, work well in teams or independently, and continuously seek opportunities to learn and grow within a forward-thinking organization. I aim to contribute my design sensibilities and technical skills to create spaces and products that resonate with people.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Interior Design Faculty at Amor Design Institute, Ahmedabad
January 1, 2022 - Present
Planning the course curriculum. Planned and executed an Interior Design exhibition showcasing students’ work. Planning site visits and field trips in and out of the state. Evaluation of students’ work.
Co-Founder | Principal Designer at Studio Soki, Ahmedabad
May 1, 2020 - Present
Concept development and prepared CAD drawings. Meeting clients and presenting design ideas. Site supervision and execution. Bespoke furniture design. R&D work. Managing digital marketing platforms like Instagram. Content creations for our Instagram page.
Interior Designer at Ujjval Fadia Architects and Interior Designers, Ahmedabad
April 1, 2021 - September 13, 2025
Prepared CAD drawings, concept presentations, 3D models and renders. Client and vendor management. Worked on presentation drawings and 3D models for competitions like New Sports Club Unit for the Sports Club of Gujarat. Site supervision and execution. Content creation for digital marketing. Delegated work and coordinated with interns.
Junior Interior Designer at Archilogics Design Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
December 1, 2019 - September 13, 2025
Prepared CAD drawings, concept presentations, 3D models and renders. Furniture sourcing, vendors, contractors and client management and R&D work.
Internship at Archilogics Design Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
October 1, 2018 - September 13, 2025
Prepared CAD drawings, concept presentations, 3D models and renders. Prepared presentation for a DomusWeb article published on 1 October, 2018 about Sunoo Temple House, a farmhouse with green roof and a mosaic temple inspired by a galaxy in Manor, Maharashtra designed by Archilogics. Assisted in set design for DesignHQ, a home decor show hosted by Ar. Saket Sethi, principal architect at Archilogics Design at Gauri Khan Studio, Mumbai.
Design Partner at Homelane, Mumbai
October 1, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Prepared 2D drawings and 3D models; client meetings and design presentations; site supervision.
Freelance Editorial Writer at Thorpe Communications, Washington, D.C.
December 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborated with writers to decide topics for articles; conducted R&D; published articles related to architecture and design; established connections with other designers.

Education

Bachelor of Design (Interior & Furniture Design) at Unitedworld Institute of Design, Gandhinagar
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Online course: Managing Innovation and Design Thinking at HEC Paris
January 1, 2019 - September 13, 2025
Online course: The Age of Cathedrals at Yale University, Connecticut
January 1, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Online course: Deciphering Secrets: The Illuminated Manuscripts of Medieval Europe at University of Colorado; Universidad Complutense Madrid
January 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025

Qualifications

Online course: Styling and Staging Interior Spaces
January 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Deciphering Secrets: The Illuminated Manuscripts of Medieval Europe
January 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Online Course: The Age of Cathedrals
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Online Course: Managing Innovation and Design Thinking
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Other