Hi, I’m Manel Guirat, an interior architect and project coordinator with over eight years of experience in furniture design, space planning, and custom woodwork. I specialize in delivering tailor-made solutions for hospitality, retail, and corporate clients, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, and ensuring precise execution from concept to installation. I’m drawn to high-end design challenges and enjoy turning complex plans into functional, beautiful spaces. I thrive in international environments and value collaboration across disciplines. I aim to contribute my hands-on design and project-management skills to create spaces that are both aesthetically refined and practically efficient, while keeping projects on time and on budget. I’m fluent in French and English and comfortable engaging with diverse clients and teams.

MANEL GUIRAT

Hi, I’m Manel Guirat, an interior architect and project coordinator with over eight years of experience in furniture design, space planning, and custom woodwork. I specialize in delivering tailor-made solutions for hospitality, retail, and corporate clients, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, and ensuring precise execution from concept to installation. I’m drawn to high-end design challenges and enjoy turning complex plans into functional, beautiful spaces. I thrive in international environments and value collaboration across disciplines. I aim to contribute my hands-on design and project-management skills to create spaces that are both aesthetically refined and practically efficient, while keeping projects on time and on budget. I’m fluent in French and English and comfortable engaging with diverse clients and teams.

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Hi, I’m Manel Guirat, an interior architect and project coordinator with over eight years of experience in furniture design, space planning, and custom woodwork. I specialize in delivering tailor-made solutions for hospitality, retail, and corporate clients, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, and ensuring precise execution from concept to installation. I’m drawn to high-end design challenges and enjoy turning complex plans into functional, beautiful spaces.

I thrive in international environments and value collaboration across disciplines. I aim to contribute my hands-on design and project-management skills to create spaces that are both aesthetically refined and practically efficient, while keeping projects on time and on budget. I’m fluent in French and English and comfortable engaging with diverse clients and teams.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Fondatrice & Gérante at MAGUI DESIGN
November 1, 2018 - Present
Création et gestion d'une entreprise spécialisée en menuiserie de bois et de métal. Direction d’un bureau de design axé sur les projets sur mesure. Évaluation de la faisabilité des projets, gestion d’équipe, coordination des sous-traitants et suivi budgétaire. Analyse de plans clients et supervision de l’exécution. Conception et fabrication de mobilier pour des espaces commerciaux et professionnels. Contrôle qualité et supervision des installations sur site.
Fondatrice & Gérante at CARAT BLEU
July 1, 2017 - Present
Conception de plateaux sur mesure pour restaurants, cafés, hôtels et hypermarchés. Design d’espaces intérieurs pour les établissements de restauration.
Agente de Contrôle Qualité en Bois d’Olivier at CARTHAGE OLIVE WOOD
December 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Inspection et vérification de la conformité des articles artisanaux en bois. Collaboration avec l’équipe de production pour l’amélioration continue de la qualité.
Contrôle Qualité at VAKAY
July 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016
Finition et traitement des montures handmade en bois. Suivi des commandes. Contrôle qualité.
Founder and Owner at MAGUI DESIGN
November 1, 2018 - Present
Founded and managed a company specialized in wood and metal carpentry; designed and produced furniture for commercial and professional environments; led feasibility studies, team coordination, subcontractor management, and budget oversight; performed on-site installations and quality assurance.
Founder and Owner at CARAT BLEU
July 1, 2017 - Present
Designed trays for restaurants, cafés, hotels, and retail spaces; provided interior space design for dining concepts and hospitality environments.
Quality Control Agent at CARTHAGE OLIVE WOOD
December 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Inspected and ensured compliance with quality standards for handcrafted wooden utensils; collaborated with production teams to implement continuous quality improvements.
Handcrafted Eyewear Artisan at VAKAY
July 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016
Designed and crafted handcrafted eyewear, combining artisanal techniques with functional design.

Education

Master en Architecture d’Intérieur at Institut Supérieur des Arts et Métiers de Sfax
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2015
Licence en Design at Institut Supérieur des Arts et Métiers de Sfax
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2013
Master’s Degree in Interior Architecture at Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts of Sfax
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2015
Bachelor’s Degree in Design at Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts of Sfax
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2013

Qualifications

Certifiée en artisanat de bois
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Certificate in traditional artisanal handcrafted woodworking
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026

Industry Experience

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