Award-winning interior architect and furniture designer with 2+ years of professional experience, leading concept development across hospitality, commercial, cultural, and product design. Skilled at translating research, business goals, and cultural identity into meaningful design concepts through clear storytelling and strategic thinking.…

Raghad Albahkly

Award-winning interior architect and furniture designer with 2+ years of professional experience, leading concept development across hospitality, commercial, cultural, and product design. Skilled at translating research, business goals, and cultural identity into meaningful design concepts through clear storytelling and strategic thinking.…

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Award-winning interior architect and furniture designer with 2+ years of professional experience, leading concept development across hospitality, commercial, cultural, and product design. Skilled at translating research, business goals, and cultural identity into meaningful design concepts through clear storytelling and strategic thinking.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Areen Holding Group (Interior Concepts - Specialty cafés and coffee kiosks) at Are en Holding Group
September 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Developed interior concepts for specialty cafés and coffee kiosks. Participated in client meetings to define goals and functional requirements. Produced space planning layouts, concept presentations, and 3D visualizations. Coordinated construction drawings with the technical design team.
Interior Architect & Furniture Designer (Full-time) at Raghad Albahkly (professional role)
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Led concept development for residential, hospitality, and commercial furniture collections. Developed concepts by balancing user needs, market expectations, manufacturing feasibility, and brand identity. Communicated design ideas via sketches, mood boards, 3D models, presentations, and detail drawings. Coordinated with suppliers, manufacturers, and multidisciplinary teams through product development, selecting materials and finishes aligned with design intent and production requirements. Contributed to showroom, hospitality, and residential projects from concept through execution.
Revit Instructor (Remote)
June 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and delivered professional Revit & BIM training for 90+ designers. Created course content, BIM workflows, practical exercises, and learning materials. Mentored participants from beginner to advanced level.
Interior Architect (Part-time) / Freelance at Freelancer
June 1, 2023 - Present
Supported interior design work as a part-time freelancer.
Interior Design (Intern) at ACKD Engineering Consult
May 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
•Assisted in concept development, space planning, and client presentations. •Produced floor plans, mood boards, and 3D visualizations.

Education

Bachelor of Interior Design at Princess Nourah University
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023
Master's Program in Traditional Furniture at Princess Nourah University
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Master's Program in Traditional Furniture at Princess Nourah University
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023
Interior Architect at TBD
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Interior Design
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2026
Master's Program in Traditional Furniture
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2026
Certified Innovation Professional (CIP) Training Program
January 1, 2025 - August 21, 2026
SIDF Academy (Certificate of Attendance) — Industrial Innovation Leaders Program
January 1, 2025 - August 21, 2026
Graphic Design Volunteer role completion
March 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Certified Innovation Professional (CIP) Training Program
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
SIDF Academy (Certificate of Attendance)
January 1, 2023 - August 21, 2026
Bachelor of Interior Design
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Master's Program in Traditional Furniture
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Certified Innovation Professional (CIP) Training Program
January 1, 2025 - August 21, 2026
SIDF Academy (Certificate of Attendance)
January 1, 2023 - August 21, 2026
Industrial Innovation Leaders Program
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designathon Composition
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Marketing & Design
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Graphic Design (Volunteer)
March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Architecture & Design Commission (Membership/Participation)
January 1, 2023 - August 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Other

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