I am a mid-level interior and product designer with four years of overseas professional experience, specializing in minimal, character-driven interiors. I excel at concept development, spatial planning, and FF&E, consistently enhancing project value and client satisfaction. I thrive on managing multiple projects concurrently while upholding design integrity within programme and budget constraints, with sustainability in mind. I bring a narrative-driven design approach, strong technical proficiency, and a commitment to innovative solutions by enabling meaningful contribution from day one. I love collaborating across disciplines from XR integration to furniture detail to deliver immersive, phygital experiences and high-quality results for clients and stakeholders.

Niveditta Uma Sankar

I am a mid-level interior and product designer with four years of overseas professional experience, specializing in minimal, character-driven interiors. I excel at concept development, spatial planning, and FF&E, consistently enhancing project value and client satisfaction. I thrive on managing multiple projects concurrently while upholding design integrity within programme and budget constraints, with sustainability in mind. I bring a narrative-driven design approach, strong technical proficiency, and a commitment to innovative solutions by enabling meaningful contribution from day one. I love collaborating across disciplines from XR integration to furniture detail to deliver immersive, phygital experiences and high-quality results for clients and stakeholders.

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I am a mid-level interior and product designer with four years of overseas professional experience, specializing in minimal, character-driven interiors. I excel at concept development, spatial planning, and FF&E, consistently enhancing project value and client satisfaction. I thrive on managing multiple projects concurrently while upholding design integrity within programme and budget constraints, with sustainability in mind.

I bring a narrative-driven design approach, strong technical proficiency, and a commitment to innovative solutions by enabling meaningful contribution from day one. I love collaborating across disciplines from XR integration to furniture detail to deliver immersive, phygital experiences and high-quality results for clients and stakeholders.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Malayalam
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Interior Architect at Canvas & Concrete Studio
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Produced 50+ technical drawings for large public and commercial projects, building strong drafting accuracy. Assisted with supplier research and product comparisons, contributing to informed decisions on cost, durability and suitability for each scheme.
User Research Summer Intern (Design Thinking Facilitator) at Zoho Zlabs (Research Wing)
December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Facilitated design thinking workshops and supported senior designers by updating furniture and finishes information within drawing packs and schedules for mixed-use and workplace-related projects for bathrooms of a residential project. Assisted with supplier research and product comparisons, contributing to informed decisions on cost, durability and suitability for each scheme.
Spatial & Exhibition Designer at Manchester School of Art
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Owned the spatial concept and end-to-end delivery of a £2,000 immersive installation commissioned by the university, including 3D visualisation, layout planning, and project management. Collaborated with an XR developer and a graphic designer to integrate XR components with physical models, creating a phygital installation.
Interior Architect at Studio Neon Attic
February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Contributed to interior architectural design and project delivery for Chennai-based projects, supporting space planning, design development, and coordination with clients and contractors.
Interior Designer & Architect at Aloka Design Studio
March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Coordinated 10+ commercial and residential projects; led a £175k coworking project from concept through completion, developing spatial layouts and furniture/joinery details. Prepared FF&E specifications and budgets, achieving value uplift. Produced 150+ client pitch decks and construction packs using AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite. Delivered bespoke furniture designs aligned with site conditions.
Junior Interior Architect at Studio Altara
August 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Delivered client consultations from concept generation to sign-off using sketches, moodboards, and 2D/3D layouts; produced full interior packages; leveraged local supplier knowledge to enable confident decision-making by non-design clients. Updated FF&E schedules and finishes within drawing packs.
Architectural Intern at Kumar & Swamy Architects
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Led end-to-end design and delivery of a bespoke kitchen for a private client, managing demolition through final installation within a 30-day programme; coordinated with client and contractor on fitted furniture; produced interior packages and FF&E schedules; supported cost-effective material selections.
User Research Intern at MIG
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
London-based user research internship supporting digital health interface projects; collaborated with app developers to align design decisions with user needs.

Education

Masters in Product Design (MA) at Manchester Metropolitan University
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Bachelors in Architecture (B.Arch.) at SRM University, Chennai, India
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2020

Qualifications

Licensed Architect – Council of Architecture, Government of India
January 11, 2020 - January 7, 2030

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Travel & Hospitality