I am Minu George Tharakan, an innovative interior designer with over 9 years of experience delivering creative and personalized design solutions across residential, commercial, healthcare, and retail spaces. I excel at blending aesthetics with functionality to create inviting, functional environments. I guide projects from concept to completion, collaborating with clients, project managers, and vendors to ensure spaces are aligned with brand, budget, and healthcare requirements while maintaining a strong focus on schedule and quality.

Minu George Tharakan

I am Minu George Tharakan, an innovative interior designer with over 9 years of experience delivering creative and personalized design solutions across residential, commercial, healthcare, and retail spaces. I excel at blending aesthetics with functionality to create inviting, functional environments. I guide projects from concept to completion, collaborating with clients, project managers, and vendors to ensure spaces are aligned with brand, budget, and healthcare requirements while maintaining a strong focus on schedule and quality.

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I am Minu George Tharakan, an innovative interior designer with over 9 years of experience delivering creative and personalized design solutions across residential, commercial, healthcare, and retail spaces. I excel at blending aesthetics with functionality to create inviting, functional environments.

I guide projects from concept to completion, collaborating with clients, project managers, and vendors to ensure spaces are aligned with brand, budget, and healthcare requirements while maintaining a strong focus on schedule and quality.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Interior Designer at University of Utah Health
January 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee new construction and remodel projects for hospital and clinics as the Owner Interior Design Representative. Coordinate owner-provided items including furniture, artwork and signage from design through installation. Coordinate with project managers, project engineers along with architectural consultants, contractors and furniture vendors. Maintain and ensure construction work is completed as designed and on schedule. Review project costs, discuss capital funds and ensure completion while adhering to schedules. Choose furniture, light fixtures, color palettes and accessories to create spaces unique and inviting that meet healthcare requirements.
Senior Interior Designer at Retale Design Solutions
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Design head and team lead of 5-member design team. Develop interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes including furniture design. Collaborate closely with customers and vendors, understand and adjust plans to suit client needs and requirements. Review project costs, budgets and ensure completion while adhering to schedules. Design floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client. Choose furniture, light fixtures, color palettes and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms that meet customers’ vision. Assisted clients in successfully choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget. Visit sites and hold regular meetings with clients to track and update progress on projects. Worked with Starbucks India Franchise, TATA Cha, Prestige Luxury Villas/Apartments, as well as office spaces for Microsoft, CBRE, and JLL in India. Prepare Sales pitch presentations for clients across
Associate Interior Designer at Retale Design Solutions
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Provide clients information about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting. Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to clients. Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring. Maintain and ensure projects are completed as per approved specifications and design. Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction. Coordinate movers and assistant stylists to complete project installations and styling.
Interior Lighting Designer at The Purple Turtles
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Lighting plans for luxury villas and design boutiques, offices, restaurants and bars. Developed and designed customized decorative light fixtures and 3D visual presentations of the same. Used natural and artificial lighting strategies to highlight features and areas of rooms. Worked closely with clients to explain the various lighting moods and its importance to the overall design plan.
Home Stylist at Panache Home Flair
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Designed and developed window treatments, kids' room bedding etc. as per client’s requirements. Produced material boards and ensured execution of the same for each room as per the approved designs. Engaged with clients for sourcing of upholstery, and linens for each room. Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.

Education

Bachelors in Science - Interior Design and Management at Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, India
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Education, Professional Services