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I am Vaishnavi Balasubramanian, a trends and CMF designer with international experience primarily in product, interior, and lifestyle categories. I excel at monitoring societal and style trends and transforming them into color, material, and surface guidelines that elevate home, furniture, and textile designs. Collaborative by nature, I effectively communicate and convert in-depth research into clear design strategies within fast-paced environments. My experience spans FF&E sourcing, sustainable material innovations, and developing trend-driven collections and exhibitions. I am passionate about sustainable design practices, textile surface manipulation, and integrating cultural crafts into contemporary design solutions, aiming to deliver coherent interiors and product offerings that resonate with evolving lifestyles and market expectations.…I am Vaishnavi Balasubramanian, a trends and CMF designer with international experience primarily in product, interior, and lifestyle categories. I excel at monitoring societal and style trends and transforming them into color, material, and surface guidelines that elevate home, furniture, and textile designs. Collaborative by nature, I effectively communicate and convert in-depth research into clear design strategies within fast-paced environments. My experience spans FF&E sourcing, sustainable material innovations, and developing trend-driven collections and exhibitions. I am passionate about sustainable design practices, textile surface manipulation, and integrating cultural crafts into contemporary design solutions, aiming to deliver coherent interiors and product offerings that resonate with evolving lifestyles and market expectations.

Vaishnavi Balasubramanian

Interior Designer, Textile Designer, Product Designer, +2

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I am Vaishnavi Balasubramanian, a trends and CMF designer with international experience primarily in product, interior, and lifestyle categories. I excel at monitoring societal and style trends and transforming them into color, material, and surface guidelines that elevate home, furniture, and textile designs. Collaborative by nature, I effectively communicate and convert in-depth research into clear design strategies within fast-paced environments. My experience spans FF&E sourcing, sustainable material innovations, and developing trend-driven collections and exhibitions. I am passionate about sustainable design practices, textile surface manipulation, and integrating cultural crafts into contemporary design solutions, aiming to deliver coherent interiors and product offerings that resonate with evolving lifestyles and market expectations.…I am Vaishnavi Balasubramanian, a trends and CMF designer with international experience primarily in product, interior, and lifestyle categories. I excel at monitoring societal and style trends and transforming them into color, material, and surface guidelines that elevate home, furniture, and textile designs. Collaborative by nature, I effectively communicate and convert in-depth research into clear design strategies within fast-paced environments. My experience spans FF&E sourcing, sustainable material innovations, and developing trend-driven collections and exhibitions. I am passionate about sustainable design practices, textile surface manipulation, and integrating cultural crafts into contemporary design solutions, aiming to deliver coherent interiors and product offerings that resonate with evolving lifestyles and market expectations.

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I am Vaishnavi Balasubramanian, a trends and CMF designer with international experience primarily in product, interior, and lifestyle categories. I excel at monitoring societal and style trends and transforming them into color, material, and surface guidelines that elevate home, furniture, and textile designs. Collaborative by nature, I effectively communicate and convert in-depth research into clear design strategies within fast-paced environments.

My experience spans FF&E sourcing, sustainable material innovations, and developing trend-driven collections and exhibitions. I am passionate about sustainable design practices, textile surface manipulation, and integrating cultural crafts into contemporary design solutions, aiming to deliver coherent interiors and product offerings that resonate with evolving lifestyles and market expectations.

Skills

Surface Pattern Design

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Tamil

Fluent

Hindi

Fluent

Marathi (Marāṭhī)

Fluent

Italian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Interior Designer- FF&E/ CMF at RCC Constructions

January 1, 2024 - Present

Developed trend-driven moodboards and CMF palettes to guide FF&E sourcing across interior projects, customized furniture finishes and surface treatments aligned with style guidelines, and coordinated with vendors to ensure production feasibility and budget compliance. Led design development for a large residential community of 82 townhomes managing color strategy for exteriors and interiors. Created model homes to guide buyer selections integrating color and finishes aligned with client and builder standards, deploying trend research to inform material and furniture choices.

Materials Trend Research Intern at Making Materials

December 31, 2023 - August 28, 2025

Conducted trend research and material scouting to support innovation in surface design. Collaborated with PhD fellows on surface manipulation research providing CMF analysis and documentation. Maintained and reorganized the material library to improve accessibility and sourced materials more efficiently. Produced trend decks and reference boards, translating academic and industry insights into practical style guidelines.

Head Designer at The Lotus Stores

August 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025

Designed over 50 bedding pieces and 30+ throw cushions integrating artisanal techniques to showcase community craftsmanship. Introduced sustainable materials including organic cotton, lotus silk, milk/cotton blends, flaxseed linen, Tencel, and hemp for better skin-friendly and sleep-enhancing properties. Presented collections nationally and internationally, elevating brand visibility and revenue. Led artisan workshops and community-based production translating CMF research into sustainable design ranges. Innovated in upcycling industrial waste textiles into market-ready home accessories.

Designer (Freelance) at Freelance: Mumbai & Milan

August 31, 2024 - August 28, 2025

Designed upcycled lifestyle products and multi-use furniture concepts focusing on sustainability and practicality for small spaces. Managed development and prototyping of over 650 lifestyle products using upcycled materials. Styled and furnished 30+ homes across several international cities sourcing sustainable textiles and décor. Curated editorial and commercial photoshoot settings aligned with style narratives. Developed tech-driven outdoor lighting solutions and designed decorative veneer surfaces with 3D visualization tools. Taught ceramics workshops and led community events, supporting studio revenue. Assisted in art direction, branding, and seasonal collection styling projects for international brands.