Avani Modi
I’m an experienced Senior Interior Designer and design lead with 15+ years delivering luxury residential, developer-led, and hospitality interiors across Kenya, Tanzania, and India.
About
I’m an experienced Senior Interior Designer and design lead with 15+ years delivering luxury residential, developer-led, and hospitality interiors across Kenya, Tanzania, and India. I specialize in taking projects from concept through space planning, FF&E design, specification, procurement guidance, and site execution—while ensuring every detail supports the client’s brief and the overall design narrative.
I’m client-facing by nature and collaborative by practice, coordinating architects, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to protect design intent and resolve technical details on the ground. I also bring a climate-responsive mindset, using locally sourced materials and regionally informed craftsmanship where appropriate—so the end result feels refined, functional, and context-aware.
- 20 years' experience
- Joined October 2026
Industry experience
- Real Estate & Construction
- Travel & Hospitality
Work experience· 6 roles
Lead design direction and end-to-end delivery for high-end residential, hospitality, and developer-led projects across concept design and space planning through FF&E, technical coordination, procurement support, and site execution. Develop concept designs, spatial layouts, material palettes, furniture direction, and FF&E strategies aligned with client briefs and positioning. Direct design presentations (mood boards, material narratives), lead selection and coordination of furniture, lighting, artwork, accessories, and finishes, and coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and suppliers throughout design development and implementation. Review technical drawings, shop drawings, samples, and mock-ups, conduct site reviews, and resolve construction and detailing challenges while integrating climate-responsive strategies and locally sourced materials and regional craftsmanship where suitable.
Lead design direction and end-to-end delivery for high-end residential, hospitality, and developer-led projects. Develop concept design, spatial planning, material palettes, furniture direction, and FF&E strategies aligned with client briefs. Prepare and direct design presentations including mood boards and material narratives to guide key approvals. Lead selection and coordination of furniture, lighting, artwork, accessories, and finishes for cohesive interior storytelling. Act as primary client-facing design lead while coordinating architects, consultants, contractors, and suppliers throughout design development and execution. Review technical drawings, shop drawings, samples, and mock-ups; conduct site reviews and support resolution of construction and detailing challenges. Integrate climate-responsive strategies, locally sourced materials, and regional craftsmanship where appropriate.
Led high-end residential, executive serviced apartment, and boutique hospitality projects from concept through design development, FF&E, procurement, and site execution. Developed design concepts, space plans, material palettes, and comprehensive client presentation packages for approvals. Produced and coordinated FF&E specifications covering furniture selections, lighting, artwork, accessories, and finish schedules. Designed compact serviced-apartment interiors using multi-functional furniture, integrated storage, strategic circulation, and durable material solutions. Led client presentations and design reviews while coordinating projects to maintain alignment between design vision, budget, and program. Coordinated vendors and suppliers, reviewed samples and specifications, and managed procurement and installation sequencing. Mentored design team members and upheld quality standards across deliverables.
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