Hi, I’m Ruchi Lokhande, a spatial designer and interior architect with seven years of experience delivering concept-driven interiors across retail, brand environments, cultural spaces and workplace projects in India, the UK and the Netherlands. I lead the full design process from initial space planning and thematic concepts to CAD floor plans, material specifications and 3D visualisations; thriving on briefs that balance a strong aesthetic with practical delivery. I’ve worked on spaces ranging from intimate showrooms to large multi-zone environments over 2000 sqm and am comfortable working independently, managing deliverables to tight deadlines and presenting clearly to stakeholders at every stage.

Ruchi Lokhande

Hi, I’m Ruchi Lokhande, a spatial designer and interior architect with seven years of experience delivering concept-driven interiors across retail, brand environments, cultural spaces and workplace projects in India, the UK and the Netherlands. I lead the full design process from initial space planning and thematic concepts to CAD floor plans, material specifications and 3D visualisations; thriving on briefs that balance a strong aesthetic with practical delivery. I’ve worked on spaces ranging from intimate showrooms to large multi-zone environments over 2000 sqm and am comfortable working independently, managing deliverables to tight deadlines and presenting clearly to stakeholders at every stage.

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Hi, I’m Ruchi Lokhande, a spatial designer and interior architect with seven years of experience delivering concept-driven interiors across retail, brand environments, cultural spaces and workplace projects in India, the UK and the Netherlands.

I lead the full design process from initial space planning and thematic concepts to CAD floor plans, material specifications and 3D visualisations; thriving on briefs that balance a strong aesthetic with practical delivery. I’ve worked on spaces ranging from intimate showrooms to large multi-zone environments over 2000 sqm and am comfortable working independently, managing deliverables to tight deadlines and presenting clearly to stakeholders at every stage.

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Work Experience

Freelance Spatial Designer and Interior Architect at Freelance
March 1, 2025 - Present
Lead designer for a Dutch apparel brand retail interior, developing the full floor plan, zoning layout and 3D visualisations in SketchUp and Enscape for client review. Serving as lead designer on public installation projects, developing spatial concepts, material selections and fabrication-ready documentation independently. I manage all deliverables, client communication and design iterations to meet project timelines.
Senior Spatial Designer at Tata Elxsi
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Led spatial design for the India Pavilion at World Expo 2025 (2000+ sqm, multi-zone). Designed interiors for airports, metro stations and experience centres, handling floor plates, high ceilings and multiple zones. Produced full drawing sets in AutoCAD including floor plans, elevations and sections, plus 3D models and renders, coordinating with architects, engineers, lighting designers and AV teams to maintain design intent through build.
User Experience and Spatial Designer at Nine Lyrae Productions
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Designed interior spatial experience for the SYN immersive dome, defining atmosphere, material feel, lighting mood and how people move through and experience the space. Worked within a tight creative brief to balance experiential intent with production budget and structural constraints.
Retail and Spatial Experience Designer at Bathrooms Complete
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Designed a 200 sqm showroom interior, developing the spatial layout, material palette and product display strategy from brief through to final presentation. Produced technical drawings, 3D visualisations and client-ready presentation decks for design sign-off.
Retail Space and Brand Designer at ICRC India (Freelance)
June 1, 2018 - Present
Delivered interior design and fit-out layouts across multiple retail locations in India for Samsung, Lloyd and Asian Paints, covering floor plans, fixture layouts, material finishes, wayfinding and signage. Led interior design for Kalyani Technoforge, translating a strong industrial identity into a coherent interior environment covering reception, display areas and brand storytelling integrated into the architecture.
Junior Architect at Architects United
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Contributed to commercial and workplace interior projects, producing CAD drawings, 3D visualisations and coordinating with engineers and contractors on site. Designed and delivered Amazon warehouses across five states in India.

Education

MSc Digital Service Design at Brunel University London, UK
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor's in Architecture at Dr. B.N. College of Architecture, India
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

Global Service Jam Winner
January 1, 2022 - April 16, 2026
Brunel University Design Leadership Award
January 1, 2022 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Government