I am a senior interior designer with over 22 years of hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and hospitality environments in the Gulf region and the United States. As the founder and managing director of fad. in Kuwait, I built and led a full-service interior design studio from the ground up, directing every phase from concept and space planning through material selection, 3D visualization, contractor coordination, and final delivery. My projects ranged from high-end residences and restaurants to corporate offices, clinics, retail environments, and hospitality spaces across Kuwait and the wider GCC market. I bring versatile design expertise, strong project leadership, and entrepreneurial ownership. I am pursuing NCIDQ certification with support from Prof. Christina Birkentall of SOAD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and I hold US residency as a Lawful Permanent Resident since April 2026, which allows me to work without sponsorship. I thrive in environments that challenge design norms and reward creative problem-solving, and I am eager to contribute that energy to a dynamic, collaborative firm in the US market.

Farouk Anwar

I am a senior interior designer with over 22 years of hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and hospitality environments in the Gulf region and the United States. As the founder and managing director of fad. in Kuwait, I built and led a full-service interior design studio from the ground up, directing every phase from concept and space planning through material selection, 3D visualization, contractor coordination, and final delivery. My projects ranged from high-end residences and restaurants to corporate offices, clinics, retail environments, and hospitality spaces across Kuwait and the wider GCC market. I bring versatile design expertise, strong project leadership, and entrepreneurial ownership. I am pursuing NCIDQ certification with support from Prof. Christina Birkentall of SOAD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and I hold US residency as a Lawful Permanent Resident since April 2026, which allows me to work without sponsorship. I thrive in environments that challenge design norms and reward creative problem-solving, and I am eager to contribute that energy to a dynamic, collaborative firm in the US market.

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I am a senior interior designer with over 22 years of hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and hospitality environments in the Gulf region and the United States. As the founder and managing director of fad. in Kuwait, I built and led a full-service interior design studio from the ground up, directing every phase from concept and space planning through material selection, 3D visualization, contractor coordination, and final delivery. My projects ranged from high-end residences and restaurants to corporate offices, clinics, retail environments, and hospitality spaces across Kuwait and the wider GCC market.

I bring versatile design expertise, strong project leadership, and entrepreneurial ownership. I am pursuing NCIDQ certification with support from Prof. Christina Birkentall of SOAD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and I hold US residency as a Lawful Permanent Resident since April 2026, which allows me to work without sponsorship. I thrive in environments that challenge design norms and reward creative problem-solving, and I am eager to contribute that energy to a dynamic, collaborative firm in the US market.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Partner & Managing Director at fad.
December 1, 2013 - July 1, 2022
Founded and led a full-service interior design studio. Directed all design phases — concept, space planning, material selection, 3D visualization, and site execution. Managed multidisciplinary teams of designers and contractors across concurrent GCC projects. Built long-term client relationships; handled project scoping, timelines, and quality control. Projects included high-end residences, restaurants, corporate offices, clinics, retail environments, and hospitality spaces in Kuwait and the wider GCC.
Interior Designer & Design Coordinator at Lines Design Creation + Consultancy
May 1, 2010 - December 1, 2013
Led client briefings, design research, and interior concept development for commercial and residential projects. Coordinated design team from schematic phase through execution and handover.
Senior Interior Designer / Head of Projects at Coaxial
March 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010
Full project cycle: concept through site supervision, AutoCAD drafting, 3D Max, and client management.
Senior Interior Designer / Head of Projects at Nahar Office Furniture
October 1, 2007 - March 1, 2009
Interior design and project management for commercial and office environments. AutoCAD drafting, 3D visualization, and client presentations.
Interior & Furniture Designer at Domain Fine Furniture
April 1, 2007 - October 1, 2007
Custom interior and furniture design for residential and commercial clients.
Head of Ceramic & Sanitary Design Dept. at Hassan Abul for Building Materials Co.
June 1, 2005 - April 1, 2007
Led ceramic and sanitary products design division. AutoCAD drafting and client consultations.
Interior Designer at Ogab Al Khateeb
January 1, 2005 - June 1, 2005
Interior design, quantity surveying, and project quotation.
Junior Interior Designer at Al Muhalhel Gen. Contracting Co.
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Interior design and AutoCAD drafting for residential and commercial projects.
Graphic Designer at Lightbug Productions
July 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Photography and graphic design for commercial clients.

Education

Bachelor Degree at Faculty of Applied Arts Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2003

Qualifications

NCIDQ Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment