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Zainab Saffek

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Hi, I’m Zainab Saffek, an interior designer based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Hi, I’m Zainab Saffek, an interior designer based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. I help turn client briefs into functional, visually engaging spaces across retail, commercial, and residential projects—moving from concept development and space planning all the way through technical documentation and site coordination.

I’m hands-on with 3D visualization and presentation, using tools like SketchUp and Lumion to create realistic interior renders and clear design directions. I also focus on thoughtful material selection, design consistency, and smooth collaboration with internal teams and contractors to support projects from the initial concept through execution.

  • Joined November 2026

Industry experience

  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Retail
  • Education

Projects · 1

Art of Retreat reimagines home as a quiet escape for two, where the openness of tropical living meets the intimacy of timeless heritage character. Inspired by the natural landscapes of Sri Lanka and the warmth of traditional interiors, the design explores a dialogue between nature, texture, and memory. Warm timber, woven surfaces, muted sage-green accents, and softly layered forms create a grounded yet contemporary atmosphere. Through considered spatial planning and thoughtfully composed focal points, the residence becomes more than a living space as it is a personal sanctuary shaped by comfort, connection, and a slower way of living.

  • 3D Visualizer
  • Designer
  • Interior Designer
  • +2

Work experience· 7 roles

Interior designer (Freelancing self-employed) · Just Another StudioAug 2026 – Present · 4 mos

Provides freelance interior design services, including concept development and visualization for residential, retail, and commercial styling projects, and supports client-facing design presentation.

Interior Designer · Hameed I ai InteriorFeb 2026 – Aug 2026 · 7 mos

Developed retail interior concepts and brand-aligned environments in line with store requirements. Produced space-planning layouts, technical drawings, and design-development documentation. Contributed to refurbishments and improvements of existing retail spaces to enhance customer flow and spatial efficiency, coordinating with internal teams and contractors during design development and site execution. Supported material selection, detailing, and design consistency across retail environments.

Interior designer · HameediaFeb 2026 – Aug 2026 · 7 mos

Handled retail designing responsibilities, supporting interior design planning and execution for customer-focused retail spaces.

Interior Designer (Freelance - Self Employed) · Just Another StudioJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos
Junior Interior designer · Zarees InteriorJan 2025 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr
Intern - Interior Designer · 16 E ConceptsFeb 2024 – Jul 2024 · 6 mos
Junior designer (Internship) · 16E ConceptsFeb 2024 – Jul 2024 · 6 mos

Education· 5

BA Degree (Interior Design) · Academy Of Design (AOD) awarded by Northumbria University, UK2020 – 2023
High School · Iman Academy (Pearson) English Medium2008 – 2019
Elementary · Hejaaz International School2008 – 2013
BA (Hons) Interior Design · Academy of Design (AOD) | Northumbria University2020 – 2023

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