India's Most Innovative Interior Design Companies to watch

1. INDIA'S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES TO WATCH BETTER LIVING! Interior Design Beautifying Lives FUTURISTIC DESIGNS Future of Buildings & spaces that nurture your mind Abhishek Chadha Founder and CEO / / 2020 VOL. 09 ISSUE 05

4. Editor’s Note Industry faces new challenges of making homes THE ‘NEW more compatible with work from home (WFH) features. The WFH model, analysts predict will continue even after the pandemic is over. Most NORMAL’ predict a hybrid mode of work giving companies and employees the flexibility to work from both office and home as per the requirement. Accordingly, the OF INTERIOR way homes are designed will continue to be a crucial aspect. DESIGNING The new normal interiors for homes are predicted to be flexible and functional. Right from wall colours that exude a cozy yet energetic feel to furniture that can serve multiple purposes, the design of a home part from technical glitches, intermittent will change to accommodate the new requirements. network, frozen images and echo sounds, one Colours and patterns that have a relaxing effect on A most common annoying feature that most the mind and help bolster a secure feeling will be Indians reported during work video conference calls dominant. Flexible partitions, noise-absorbing in India was that of whistles from a pressure cooker. curtains, lighting that is easy on eyes and yet bright While we may have laughed off at this during our enough for video calls will play a crucial role. Flexible, conference calls, it certainly poses questions foldable and multipurpose furniture that can be regarding how ready our homes are for work. The equally comfortable to use for work or recreation situation is here to stay for an indefinite time and purposes will stay in demand. needs to be answered. As for office interiors, maintaining physical As the offices shift to homes and the lines between distancing and hygiene will be the priority. The home and workspaces blur, the Interior Designing emphasis will be on how best to utilize the available

5. space to accommodate maximum people with tech-enabled home interiors online marketplace for minimum direct interaction. Even where direct Custom Modular Furniture manufacturers; Skaid interaction is unavoidable, the focus will be on Designs, a form that encourages revolution of creating feasible barriers that can help follow the designs rooted in the fundamentals of artistry, hygiene principles. Natural and clean air circulation functionality, craftsmanship, and perfection; Soumya and utilization of natural light also need to be taken & Shailesh Design Consultants, a design studio care of. dedicated to creating holistic, spatial experiences in multi-disciplinary projects; and Studio 165 is a The task ahead is challenging, but not one that full-service firm operating in the field of architecture cannot be achieved with creativity and technology. In and interior design offering its construction this edition of Insights Success, we present ‘India's expertise to make better spaces. Most Innovative Interior Design Companies to Watch’. These companies lack neither imagination In an interview, Ar Vipin Bakiwala shares the nor experience and are open to experimenting. They vision and workings of his company, create spaces that are a perfect mix of ancient Vipin Bakiwala Design Studio. wisdom and new-age technology bringing the best of past into present and future. Also, make sure to scroll through the articles penned by our On the Cover, we have The KariGhars. With a dream in-house editors and CXO to transform the ordinary into sensational spaces, standpoints which will give the company conceptualizes, curates, and chooses insight into the latest in the Interiors industry. cohesive shading palettes that further upgrade the aesthetics of the expanse. Are you Ready to Renovate? The edition also features Creative Ventures, one of the prominent leaders in interior designing services domain; Cubes Interior Solutions, a widely recognized firm with expertise in Turnkey Interiors Sneha Sinha for residential, commercial, office and beauty projects; Enside Elevation Interiors, a one-stop-shop for all your interior designing needs with over 10 years of experience in Interiors; FLAPTO, India’s first

6. Cover ory 08 10 Where Creativity Meets New-Age Technology 18 Cubes Interior Solutions Designing Spaces with Excellence

7. 24 Enside Elevation Interiors Pvt. Ltd. Adding Beauty to Your Home, From Concept to Creation 36 FLAPTO India Making Cost-effective Designer Homes 46 Skaid Designs In Service to Greatness 58 Soumya & Shailesh Design Consultants Creating Functional Spaces 64 Studio 165 Committed to Superior Quality, Value and Complete Customer Satisfaction CONTENTS

8. Interview with insights Success 30 VB Design Studio Creating Soulful Designs for Spaces 42 Creative Ventures Delivering Dynamic Interior Designing Services since 1996 CXO Article 52 Better Living! Interior Design Beautifying Lives 62 Futuristic Designs Future of Buildings & spaces that nurture your mind.

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12. Abhishek Chadha Founder & CEO

13. Cover ory Where Creativity Meets New-Age Technology

14. s per an industry report, there are over 11 ‘Gods of contemporary design’, The KariGhars is one of million homes in India to be constructed by those leading interior design firms in Bangalore. A 2025. Sure, the pandemic has put the plans on hold right now, but the industry is positive that it will Established in 2009 by Abhishek Chadha, The recover fast and grow stronger. KariGhars has undertaken complete turnkey projects for villas & apartments. Notwithstanding that, it Now these 11 million homes in making will reflect the designs closets, amusement units, modular kitchens, changing lifestyle that is titling towards smart, and built-in furniture to fit the space and style of a luxurious, uniquely designed and green homes. Owning project. a home is not just a necessity now, it is becoming an asset and that too a valuable one. Owing to these With a dream to transform the ordinary into factors, the Luxury Interior Design market is bubbling sensational spaces, the company conceptualizes, with expectation and is on a path of growth and curates and chooses cohesive shading palettes that improvement. further upgrade the aesthetics of the expanse. The company steadily works on the principle of moderation “I feel like this is an ideal time for residential architects and - ‘Less is more’ and keeps intricate details to a minimum, different firms like our own, we have really expanded our rather than running after sought after trends which ability to 200 percent staff.” -- Abhishek Chadha, the come and go. Founder and CEO at The KariGhars The Journey: from Commitment-to-the-Upliftment Today, the industry is seeing a genuine requirement for The Founder and CEO, Abhishek Chadha graduated luxury homes. Individuals need to have well-designed from Delhi University as a Bachelor of Science. interiors as our homes have become the most Dedicated and diligent, he aced every one of his significant pieces of our lives. Known as the undisputed subjects and topped the university. He began his

15. Our sole ambition is to make ‘The KariGhars’ a brand name that is synonymous with opulence & grandeur. profession in 2001 as a lecturer in Indonesia, teaching IT. Later he moved to Bangalore as a senior programming engineer and advanced forward as the VP where he took a shot at UX & UI. During this time, Abhishek and his better half - Aashita Chadha got the interiors of their home done. The entire experience left them exasperated and inspired with a craving to begin their design firm. With the idea of bringing a glorious client experience and fresh design perspective to the table, they Our design team established the framework of 'The KariGhars'. creates luxury Aashita Chadha, the CFO of 'The KariGhars' thought of the unique name of the firm and contributes inalienably to the residences that design ideology. Before long, Abhishek understood his company's colossal potential and that is the point at which he mirror the got his sibling, Vinayak on board. “Together, they are a force to reckon with!” added Aashita. owner’s personality , Abhishek's source of motivation has consistently been the passion and style. requirements and wants of his customers. He treats every project as a challenge and attempts his best to out-do their expectations. A learner and spectator commonly, he ingests

17. information and attempts to actualize it in his designs. missing. Team ‘The KariGhars’ filled that missing gap. When they take over a project, team ‘The KariGhars’ Every one of his designs has an arrangement for storage submit themselves completely into it until they and functionality, yet, in addition, it accompanies his accomplish customer fulfilment. The team absolutely novel design style and a component of innovativeness. makes sure to give the client a whole experience, ensuring that they are a step ahead always. For his enormous commitment in the field of Interior Design, he has been awarded, ‘Most Creative Interior “At the end of the day, a happy client gives you ravishing Designing firm in Bangalore’, ‘Company of the Year reviews & when others follow suit, that’s when we know we Award by Silicon India’. He received ‘The Best Interior Design Services Award 2011’ for Residential projects in hit the bull’s eye. That is how we grew,” says Abhishek. Bangalore from Dr Shashi Tharoor’. That is the way The KariGhars has grown to a family of over 250. “Aside from being the most sought-after designer in Bangalore, Abhishek is a multi-faceted man with commendable entrepreneurial skills,” says Aashita. A Significant Influencer “It's difficult to consider one individual who has influenced my growth,” says Abhishek. He has generally been a learner and onlooker; and has been around more seasoned, more experienced individuals. Further, he adds “I’m attracted to the wisdom they have to offer, be it for design or life in general. There’s a long list of people whom I’ve learned from.” Even, today, despite everything, MY SUCCESS MANTRA he still remembers his first customer for trusting and Abhishek Chadha said- “My success mantra is an ideal placing confidence in him. Also, Abhishek mentioned parity that should be kept up between the customer's that he is extremely grateful for every single one of his brief and our own creative expression.” clients who help him learn and challenge himself, and motivate him to out-do himself every single time. Furthermore, while sharing the fundamentals of being an architect, Abhishek stated- “An eye for detail The Wellspring of Motivation and passion for design is an absolute necessity to turn The process of designing their own home lead Abhishek into a good designer. Search for motivation in all things and Aashita to dive in this field of Interior Design. They and become acquainted with your customers. felt that the field needs a consolidated level of polished Flawlessness is a progression of little things done right.” methodology and responsibility which has been

18. INDIA'S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES TO WATCH One of a Kind Interior Team KariGhars creates extravagant homes that reflect the owner’s personality, passion, and style. This is one of the major reasons for KariGhars being one of the most eminent names in the field of Luxury Interiors in Bangalore. It has undertaken complete turnkey projects for villas & apartments. From initiation to execution, conceptualization to curation, they likewise oblige the customized demands of the customers. But the real challenge is to implement sustainable development in the design of every home. Major factors like planning, proficient utilization of room, picking materials with low carbon footprint, reducing energy consumption, pollution and waste play a significant role in executing sustainable practices. The thought of the "green home" has taken form and warrants the need to exchange environmentally damaging materials with eco- friendly assets. Furthermore, Abhishek said, “I love to see the look on my client’s faces WE DESIGN THOUGHTFUL, LIVABLE SPACES. Guidance for the Sprouting New Companies “My advice to the budding start-ups & entrepreneurs is to not shy away from taking risks if they are strong in the belief of their passion. With hard work, sincerity & diligent efforts, anything is possible.” - Abhishek Chadha, Founder and CEO at The KariGhars

19. ABOUT THE MANAGING DIRECTOR As the Managing Director and Design Principal at The KariGhars, Vinayak doesn’t just stop at meeting clients, understanding their requirements and suggesting the best designs. He goes the extra miles and adds a personal touch to the complete process. Right from providing timelines, suggesting unique and innovative designs, seeing them to perfect execution, squeezing in last-minute requests by clients to adding a ‘Wow Factor’ to the final finish, Vinayak does it all with natural ease. believe that smart homes are Our design the domestic face of the Internet of Things (IoT) philosophy and we as a company are revolves around already implementing it when we successfully execute their dream house into in our projects,” reality. I truly love what I do & put the best foot forward.” the fluidity of predicts Aashita. contemporary What’s New? Fantastic Future Innovation currently grows by leaps & bounds. At interior design Team KariGhars is the company, team ‘The KariGhars’ implement it in on a mission to build amalgamated every way possible. They use cutting edge up ‘The KariGhars’ computer-aided-design software that converts with a touch of as the lead luxury initial sketches and measurements into 3D designs residential interior for the architect and customer. This gives them a mid-century firm in India while virtual image of how all aspects of their home would keeping up its modern styles. resemble, rather than leaving things to their enduring standards. Its imagination and afterwards having troubled core values ensure that amazements. These 3D designs can transform any it will convey the best conceptualized design into a viewable and navigable conceivable service model. Even though it might sound simple, it experience and quality; requires creativity, design experience, and a lot of apply the highest talent. standards of design excellence, and continually In recent years, we’ve become increasingly used to strive to enhance its connecting everyday devices in our homes to the contributions to the community. Also, it is visioning to internet and to each other to make the places we live create a significant brand experience for its customers more comfortable, economical, entertaining, and while upgrading the quality of life for everybody it serves. safe. This trend is certainly set to continue into the next decade. “As the technology undermining this revolution continues to get faster and more powerful, we can expect home automation and artificial intelligence To know more visit us: www.thekarighars.com to offer domestic help in new and innovative ways. We

20. Designing Spaces with Excellence ver the past few years, Solutions to their customers’ corporate, banks, institutions to interior design has become commercial as well as residential various individual clients and their O an integral part of our living projects with the value for money by residential homes. The company can and work spaces. Every person delivering within timelines. They be described best in one sentence: moving into a new office, home, or convert bare shells into a lovely Conceptualize, Create, Innovate and business, likes to brighten up the office or home. Execute. place to give it a certain vibe. With creativity and innovation, interior Cubes believes in creating a design The Inspiration designers spring life within the four that encompasses individuality In every area of life, inspiration is walls. They are the people who make based on whether it represents a found in abundance. The creative the environment around the place Fortune 500 company, a seasoned urge, interaction with people and lively according to its purpose. retiree, a restaurant, etc. It has been the motivation to be a part of the over ten years since they were evolving world is one source of Everybody has a dream home or established and they have a track inspiration for Cubes Interior office that they want. However, record of working across different Solutions. The team says, “The achieving the dream is difficult sectors and states ranging from big natural world itself is a rich area for without the help of designers. Interior designers beautify any random place and no one would even remember how it used to look before the do-over. Cubes Interior Solutions has been beautifying peoples’ lives since 2008. Cubes Interior Solutions is a widely recognized firm with expertise in Turnkey Interiors for residential, commercial, office and beauty projects. They execute every design by advancing to new heights and latitude to create magic. Their basic idea is to believe in possibilities and in the execution team. The artistic skills and experience of the team makes it possible to achieve possibilities. They provide Turnkey www.insightssuccess.in 18 | September 2020

21. MAN BEHIND THE NAME Chandrasekhar founded Cubes Interior Solutions in the year 2008. Since 1997, he has executed projects having 10+ years of experience. He is a self made man being from a humble background he had limited financial resources. He fought all the adversities to achieve this level of success today. He believes in personal rapport with the clients giving them utmost comfort and confidence. inspiration as it has some of the most elegant and vibrant colours. Even a walking trail with the sights around you would inspire you to great interior designs.” Vision and Mission Cubes Interior’s vision is to be the best in the class of Interior Design and to provide the best of services to their valued clients. The inspiration to match and live up to their client expectations is what drives the company forward. Their aim is to justify client’s faith in them by providing the necessary backup services with expertise. The firm believes that every individual deserves the best in accordance with their affordability and they help them achieve it through their creative craftsmanship. The goal is to inspire lives and respond to change every day. They take The company the responsibility of giving clients more family time can be described rather than planning the “ best in one sentence: home décor. Conceptualize, Design Offerings The interior design Create, Innovate concepts they propose gives clients the complete idea and Execute. from the origin of the design to the symbiotic relationship www.insightssuccess.in September 2020 | 19

22. Work Technique The company believes, involvement from the start to the end of any project is the best work technique. They feel that their work should represent the clients’ individual taste and habits. They conceptualize compelling and distinctive designs which are of quality. They create designs according to the client requirements and taste so the designs are the best. They execute the projects by helping their clients choose cost-effective, safe and artistic products. The most important thing that they keep in mind while designing is that they try to keep it as eco-friendly as possible. Current Scenario There is a paradigm shift in the way Interior Design is seen today. There are various choices and players in the field that the clients can choose from. With the advanced technology it is now easier to present their views to the clients. However, the fact is that the between the elements. They combine creative urge of the designer is one factor which still rules the talent with experience to create spaces industry. that can be cutting edge and exceptional. Interior design is way more than just the Construction activities across the world, improvements in the knowledge of décor. It is a synergy of the standard of living and rising incomes of the population are factors clients’ thoughts and their expertise. They driving the market. Due to the current slowdown, the interior state to the client the intent of design so design industry has also suffered a specific impact but it is that the client knows what to expect in the expected to maintain a relatively optimistic growth. design. www.insightssuccess.in 20 | September 2020

23. INDIA'S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES TO WATCH Word of Wisdom “Ultimately the basics are what stand with the company. Whether the technology advances or not, the work needs to go on. Using the basics, one must have the capacity to render the services. Economics is an important part of business but what matters most are the fundamentals. If one cannot give services in a particular domain, they must have the courage to say no to the client. The order might be lost but still, the credibility will always stand,” concludes Mr Chandrasekhar as a message to the young upcoming designers. Reach at: http://cubesinteriorsolutions.com/ www.insightssuccess.in September 2020 | 21

26. ENSIDE ELEVATION INTERIORS Pvt. Ltd. Adding Beauty to Your Home, From Concept to Creation ith the advent of cutting-edge W technologies, the interior designing services industry is offering a customized experience to the end-client alongside prominent analysis and process effectiveness. Since the beginning of time, architecture and interior design have been subjects to endless change. This change was propelled by culture, tradition, changing values of the public and brief patterns that changed throughout the course of time. The impact of technological advancement in interior design industry has also played a profound role in aiding this change. Rajan Soni Pramod Garg Manish Bansal Creative Director Creative Director Creative Director In the current scenario, interior design Organizations across the world, Enside Elevation Interiors is one is a platform that blends imaginative operating in the interior designing such one-stop-shop for all your interior articulation, creative expression with industry, are inculcating more proven designing needs. With over 10 years of practical application in residential and technologies systematically and as experience in Interior and pioneer in commercial housing. Also, presently, these countries are focused on residential sector, a breadth of the inside plan market is relied upon to fastest-growing verticals in industrial experience, satisfied clients, and make huge development over the and construction sectors. Further, exceptional services, it is an expert in guage period inferable from useful for increasing demand for the urbanization all types of interior works. Enside furniture and decorations, shading products is expected to drive the Elevationcomprises the cream of the palettes, materials and completions, market growth. crop designers, innovators, and design and drawings. www.insightssuccess.in 24 | September 2020

27. masterminds. With years of proficiency in hand, its designs attract customers, influence decision-makers, and display a comprehensively pleasing experience. Exceptional Interior Enside Elevation is focused on dependable, economical practices and stays conscious of the effect on nature. Determining and giving a ‘green’ interior includes something other than the furnishings and www.insightssuccess.in September 2020 | 25

28. walls. The company works with the best vendors utilizing clean, lean manufacturing to produce products that are replaced less frequently, recycled easily, and meet indoor air-quality standards. All its partners adhere to the made from more than three years of 15 years of experience in Interior cradle-to-cradle life-cycle philosophy commitment to quality work and Design. where materials are perpetually completion of various influential circulated in closed loops to maximize projects. “Our dream is to make eye-appealing material value without damaging interior and environment-friendly ecosystems. The Mission designs, at the same time making individuals’ lives simpler and better,” The Smart Trio “Our designs are an original says the trio. fusion of modern typology and With the smarts and flair for Indian elements and it evolves Their skills, ability and aptitude as innovation, marks the work of Enside through particular characteristics experts, is obvious in projects that have Elevation, a stunning interior design of each project. We endeavour increased in complexity and volume studio set up by Mr. Manish Bansal, to create an enriching, diverse over time. The journey so far is an Mr. Pramod Garg and Mr. Rajan and innovative milieus,” says embodiment of the certainty that the Soni, the Creative Director, with over the trio. company has in its work and success www.insightssuccess.in 26 | September 2020

29. INDIA'S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES TO WATCH WE DESIGN INTERIORS THAT BREATHE LIFE REFLECTSYOUR IMPRESSION PASSION AND LEAVES A LASTING THAT YOU WILL LOVE The interiors that they craft are a narrowed vision, but with the broader spectacle from day one till a product of a constantly evolving increasing amount of education and finish line. Thereby it tends to increase process called ‘design’. This process need, people are enjoying the space the firms’ productivity towards interior must be functional, affordable, durable, rather than just enjoying the structure. designing as well as in architecture. ecological, and beautiful! The So the concept of innovative interior Also, it is the dream of Enside company’s designs are an object of designing is spreading like a wildfire Elevation Interiors to be able to work careful study and research, combined and the company foresees that its scope outside of India to be able to cater to a with aesthetics and technical skills. is increasing with each passing day. larger clientele in the future. An Enthralling Future The company is focusing more on www.ensideelevation.com people thoughts, emotions, psychology, With the increasing amount of where they will be living in reality. As Enside Elevation Interiors Pvt. Ltd. technology and architecture, Enside such, it is fabricating a virtual Contact Details: +91 7796-662227/8/9 Elevation Interiors believes that environment with the use of VR with interior designers are viewed with a an aim to see their dream with a www.insightssuccess.in September 2020 | 27

32. ndia is a land of cultural diversity VB Design and what better than its I architecture to showcase the same. Indian Architecture is a Creating Soulful beautiful amalgamation of architectural styles of the native Designs for Spaces Studio Indians and the countries it established trade relations with. Its history has been marked by several great rulers and empires, all leaving their footprints in form of architectural wonders. So we have forts, monuments, temples, churches, museums and more that are a source of inspiration to art lovers and architects across the globe. Drawing inspiration from the Indian Architecture, design, crafts & craftsmanship is Jaipur based Vipin Bakiwala Design Studio. Established by Ar. Vipin Bakiwala in 2006, the company believes that a profound knowledge about our country and its architecture helps in the understanding of traditional design philosophies, patterns and ideologies. “Also, as architects, we must pay regard to the nation’s crafts/craftsmanship, which is rich in history, culture and religion; explore our traditional roots, assess their place in the aesthetic and social life of the country, connect with them, take inspiration and thus create sustainable design and spaces,” explains Ar. Vipin. www.insightssuccess.in 30 | September 2020

33. INTERVIEW WITH INSIGHTS SUCCESS brief given by the client and give him a space that is a reflection of his uplifting thoughts, which elevates and improves his living and brings him close to nature. Living by this vision and by grooming our skills and designs each day we definitely look forward to a Vipin Bakiwala brighter tomorrow. As a valuable Founder contribution to society, we wish to work on projects of national heritage, nature conservation and public welfare, and ultimately in the coming 10 years, to be able to create sustainable spaces that can be an inspiration for the entire nation. How do you nurture growth at the company? At first, we had a few projects and clients, which grew with time. In these past years, we have cultivated About the Leader Vipin Bakiwala graduated in the year 2004. He began working by himself during the initial years of his bachelor's. At the beginning of his professional journey, he worked in alliance with his senior pals but later VB Design Studio is a team of impassioned architects, established his own firm. designers, artists, artisans, civil and structural engineers. They have worked on an array of projects He believes that Space designing is consisting of residences, restaurants, institutional, like visual poetry. It is a behavior, a manufacturing, retail units, art installations as well as language that connects a human product designing. with his space; an approach that In an interview with Insights Success, Ar Vipin Bakiwala reflects his persona into it and makes shares his company’s vision and other things him feel complete. An urge to architectural. enlighten the client about his inner self, discover his emotions, his Kindly tell us about the company’s vision and mission. connection with nature, and As architects, it is our duty to induce emotions into everything around him, is what space and create an ambiance that brings forth our hidden calm, positive and spiritual side arising optimism inspires us to be in the space and sense of purpose. We take it upon us to expand the designing segment. www.insightssuccess.in September 2020 | 31

34. our skills and we’d say that we are still cultivating with every project, and at every stage of it. Besides, for the last 3 years, we have been conducting a WE AIM series of interactive sessions called DEPTH (Design Endeavour for Polishing Thoughts), in our studio. DEPTH aims at educating us and our fraternity about TO DESIGN Art & Architecture, by inviting architects, artists, SPACES THAT painters, poets, sculptors, literature, musicians and designers who share their expertise and life experiences with us, which we pursue into our designs. MANIFEST What kinds of ‘unique interior’ designing solutions or services are offered by your company at par with the THE REAL current industry standards? To be able to create an expressive and essence-full design, we drive all our projects by a concept. YOU www.insightssuccess.in 32 | September 2020

35. We work closely with noteworthy local artists, craftsmen, and artisans who play a tremendous role in giving the project a significant stature and help augment the interior design artistically. What would be your advice for the budding startups and entrepreneurs in the industry? Try to gain profound knowledge about Indian Architecture philosophies, design, crafts & craftsmanship. Whenever a project comes in, we first try to know the client, his likes/dislikes, grooming, cultural background, profession and lifestyle. This gives us food for thought to derive the project concept, which is then brought on paper through hand sketches, helping us in uniting with the project and the connected emotions, in its very initial stage. The concept is then materialized through drawings. And as the project grows brick by brick, we all grow with it, in thoughts, knowledge, and performance. And for Dig into the material details, and understand its touch the sake & regard of this irrefutable growth, we do not and feel in depth. Don’t just follow aesthetics but work in 3Ds which we believe somewhere reduces each strength and longevity too, as these are the key to of our growth, abandon us from broadening our sustainable design. imagination and being akin with the building at every stage. Before working independently, first, gain at least 3-4 years of experience under a senior, working in diverse What tool/technique does your company use to projects and materials. deliver the safer, economical, and more artistic interior designs to the customers? Every client has a different perception and an entirely As much as possible, we encourage the use of locally different story, thus understand your client first and available materials, economical and easy to procure; then design the space for them. sustainable materials; harmless materials, paints and polishes that do not release toxic gases or carry resin substance, as that could severely affect the health of workers and other people during and after the work. www.insightssuccess.in September 2020 | 33

38. MAKING COST-EFFECTIVE DESIGNER HOMES Being a pioneer and leader in NRI Home interior t was an objective to provide world class designs service, FLAPTO has clients from over 90+ countries with best in quality materials at factory price that I across all time zones. led the inception of FLAPTO. FLAPTO is country’s first tech-enabled home interiors online marketplace Standardisation Matters for Custom Modular Furniture manufacturers. Unorganised segment has a contribution of 90-93% in FLAPTO is formed by a team of professional, energetic home interiors industry and about 7-10% of organised individuals with talented designers and experienced player. However, there has been no standardisation of managers available to guide its clients through the price, quality and service delivery. FLAPTO is the first in flawless and timely execution of any residential, the industry to give 100% transparent quotations in commercial, or retail design project. It is well-known for actual measurements and brought square feet cap with its artistic and award winning interior design and standardised materials with 3 weeks delivery detailing. Its fresh and artistic approach to interior design is evident in the work it creates. From kitchens, bathrooms, wet-rooms and bespoke furniture to complete house remodeling, top-to-bottom renovation, extensions, studios and offices, the company designs everything. It starts by really getting to understand its clients' needs and desires and by responding to the existing fabric and integrity of the building. It values longevity and craft over trends; the modern twist on a classic and the inventive little details and the authentic materials that make a home special www.insightssuccess.in 36 | September 2020

39. INDIA'S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES TO WATCH guarantee for 100% custom modular furniture. Secondly, FLAPTO has an elite team of interior designers across globe working with the company for its clients, which means any concept or design can be executed in India. It imports some exclusive master pieces from across the world for its clientele to make their dream home experience unique and fabulous. Besides, the company has been providing exclusive home interior service for its NRI clients with dedicated relationship managers. Sangeeta Biswas Founder A VISIONARY & INSPIRATION FOR OTHERS The ingenious mind behind the inception of FLAPTO is Sangeeta Biswas. Her vision is to make “Designer Home Affordable to all”. This is how she founded FLAPTO with four pillars of strength i.e. Customer Centricity, Employee Engagement, Imbibing Technology at all levels and Nurturing Small Local Manufactures around the region. Sangeeta is among the most respected interior designer in India & ASEAN. She is a qualified interior designer, and an alumuni of NIFT and NID. She has over 15 years of experience in the field of interior designing and is an accomplished serial tech entrepreneur. She is great visionary and inspiration for other women entrepreneurs with acclaimed awards both locally and internationally for her contribution in the field of interior designing and entrepreneurship. She believes in empowering woman at all levels, and thus has >80% women at all levels employed in FLAPTO. Under her leadership, her team has been able to accomplish their goals in having FLAPTO at global platforms. We believe that good quality design is life enhancing and delivers it in every project we undertake. Each project is seamlessly executed and beautifully finished, no matter how large or small. www.insightssuccess.in September 2020 | 37

40. Delivering Digital Experiences FLAPTO acquires customer online and connects with them with its high-end virtual and augmented reality software remotely, which customer can experience from comfort of their home. This helps company to create 3D concept to photo-realistic imaging to manufacturing online. FLAPTO supports the small and medium manufacturer by giving them technology support from design to manufacturing through its CAD/CAM software. In the current pandemic scenario, the interior designing industry needs to adapt to working with technology more aggressively and deliver quicker and faster results with most of open source software solutions available. Being a tech based interior designing company, FLAPTO didn’t find the transition difficult, as it has been using virtual and augmented reality since inception. Its customers are able to go through process without any hassles as everything is dealt digitally online which helps its team and customers to be in safer environment. Its team is used to working remotely with its NRI clients. This will indeed help the www.insightssuccess.in 38 | September 2020

41. company to scale its businesses more rapidly than expected A customer-centric Approach FLAPTO believes in having a customer-centric approach by providing cost-effective, sustainable and quality products to all in custom modular industry. The company wants to bridge customer directly to manufacturers with technology. This way it would eliminate non-value add cost and services which are borne by end customers The company firmly believes that in this industry every start up or entrepreneurs should always have customer centric approach by leveraging maximum technology, as 80% of their businesses are referrals from customer’s friends and family. One must always be “Available, Reliable and Attentive” to all of his/her customers and stakeholders Reach at: www.flapto.com www.insightssuccess.in September 2020 | 39

44. Delivering Dynamic Interior Designing Services since 1996 he interior designing sector in our country is Kindly tell us about the company’s vision and mission? experiencing an unprecedented growth. But, to Value statement of our firm, ‘To stand by till the project T effectively move through the uncharted water of till the end and to make dreams come to reality at any cost.’ this space requires not just creativity but patience and Our mission is creating spaces which are Unique in excellence as well. aesthetics, perfect in functionality & having a wonderful feeling of the space inside. Having The interior designing industry’s market worth in India successfully completed numerous projects the owners is estimated between $20-$30 billion. Capitalizing on of the project are now a part of the Creative Ventures’ this opportunity, Creative Ventures is one of the family. Our vision and mission are to keep expanding prominent leaders in interior designing services our family to many more cities. We also have a plan to domain. Located in Pune, it facilitates excellent project encompass further better technologies to ease the management solutions amongst other services under process of supporting industries and to come to a stage the guidance of Mr. Amit Sadavarte – Founder of the of saving further time, money and reach effective company. outputs for each one of us. In an exclusive interview with Insights Success, he has What was the source of inspiration for your company revealed some interesting insights pertaining to the to be in the Interior Design Solution Providers dynamics of the interior designing space in India. segment? Below are the highlights of the interview: Design is what you see, feel and experience. The maximum time humans spend is indoors be it home, Kindly brief our readers about your company? Creative Ventures is a consultancy firm providing services for Architectural Design, Interior Design & Project Management since 1996. Having completed more than 300 projects with so many satisfied customers have created a respectful space in this industry. Our projects Ranges from Architectural Design Projects for Residential Buildings/Bungalows, Commercial & Industrial Buildings, etc. Interior Designs of various simple to lavish houses, offices, showrooms & restaurants. Our moto is to make the dreams & requirements of our clients in to reality with unmatched services. www.insightssuccess.in 42 | September 2020

45. INTERVIEW WITH INSIGHTS SUCCESS Mr. Amit Sadavarte – Founder ABOUT THE LEADER The Founder of the company, Amit Sadavarte, after having worked with big design houses in Mumbai and Pune, founded Creative Ventures in the year 1996. For the past 24 years his hard work, sincerity and excellent public relations have helped in growing DESIGN the small design firm to a successfully renowned IS WHAT company in this industry. To provide best design services in most suitable conditions & providing YOU SEE, value for money solutions has been the thought behind starting this company. His other experience, working with a real estate FEEL AND company, gave him an edge over others and hands on experience of the practical aspect of the EXPERIENCE design industry. Since the beginning he has believed in giving optimum and justified efforts and design output to cater to client’s needs, pocket and satisfaction. With years of experience and team of expertise in various domains today, his company caters to bigger needs of the industry. www.insightssuccess.in September 2020 | 43

46. office, or any other space. There is so much that can be done to make the place apt for the said use. This inspired us and is a constant source of motivation for us to design for our clients. How would you describe your company in one-word or one- sentence? Creative ventures work on a tri pillar motto: ‘Constant Innovation - Client Satisfaction - Value for Money.’ What kinds of ‘unique interior’ designing solutions or services are offered by your company at par with the current industry standards? www.insightssuccess.in 44 | September 2020

47. Interior Design today has become a vast subject. According to us, it must be a perfect blend of aesthetics & workability. In order to achieve this, we give our best to create spaces which are very functional, look beautiful though simple, & elegant along with the use of modern techniques in design and execution. We offer both only Consultancy services for Design and also Complete Turnkey Solutions as per client's requirements. Our Services along with Design & Detailing include cost & time management, execution support, quality survey, timely reporting & complete documentation. We have expertise available for specialized project typologies like Civic and Cultural, Healthcare, Educational, Hospitality & Recreational Facilities. What tool/technique does your company use to deliver the safer, economical, and more artistic interior designs to the customers? At ‘Creative Ventures’ it is believed that we should achieve a golden mean of-client’s needs, innovative every condition. The client is also unaware of the design, modern technology, site conditions and getting technologies and the cost involved related to it. the best output for our customers. To achieve all this, Because of this the responsibility of a Designer has we use modern & latest techniques like digital design become further serious and challenging as well. drawings & printings, 3D images, models & virtual reality for a complete realistic feel of the project using On the other side there also are some wonderful out unique material library. This sets us apart from software those make the work of an Architect easier as others as the client always gets a holistic solution for it creates multidimensional images which gives a his needs. The services the company provides are with complete idea to the internal team working on it and to full technical backing and a systematized follow-up. the client as well. It’s now much easier with products like CAD for drawings, along with SketchUp, 3D max, rhino to project the designs before they become a What is the current scenario of Interior Design reality. The latest being Virtual Reality where in you landscape, from your point of view? can actually see & feel the space being inside virtually. The current scenario is promoting indoor spaces with safety and hygiene as a prime concern, post pandemic What would be your advice for the budding startups effect of COVID-19. The needs are to be re-calibrated and entrepreneurs in the industry? for the end users considering personal safety & Quality in work, long term vision, solidarity towards hygiene. The commercial and office spaces see a big the industry, uniqueness in design are things never to revamp in the way design now is addressed. be compromised. They never go out of fashion. The stronger you hold on to them the better footprint you With the massive tech-enabled advancements, what shall have. Do your research well, gain good amount of are the opportunities and challenges evolving with it? practical experience before diving in. With technology booming up and information and images of cushy design available at everyone’s fingertips, it is risker as not all of them are feasible in www.insightssuccess.in September 2020 | 45

48. In Service to Greatness here is no defined guide when starting any business in any T industry. Yet, there are a lot of things to learn from a creative profession like interior designing. Having a business in this field though, is a whole different game altogether. It presents an opportunity to learn from the operations that are involved in running this business. Right from employing the ideal candidate (or realizing when to relinquish inappropriate ones) to sharpening brand personality, the way to growing a successful business in creative field can regularly be one riddled with trial by error. However, as Kish Dusharla, the man behindSkaid Designs, clarifies, "There's no sense in rehashing an already solved problem"— besides, a great deal can be learned by example. Emanating Robust Presence Skaid's elegant over the top projects changed the perception of luxury living and have also been noted for their influence on the design industry. Having designed and executed some of the exquisite projects for hush high profile clients all across India; Skaid Designs has gathered a cult-following for its work. www.insightssuccess.in 46 | September 2020

49. Kish Dusharla Founder and Principal Designer “Our most expert mosaic masters that have been working in the making of the rug designed by Skaid Designs, told me that it is the most beautiful rug designed as of now. The CREATING AN EXEMPLARY VISION artists say that technically the rug signs a different track altogether for the future productions,” conveys Kish Dusharla has an old -fashioned Massimilliano Francesconi, Sicis Italy—one of the thought process when it comes to prestigious clients of Skaid Designs. places. There is a sure courage and Imbibing Inspiration sentiment in what he does. The Kish considers Christopher Hyland, Jean-Michel Frank, business and clients have named his Peggy Guggenheim, and Yves Saint Laurent as his style Icons. As a designer, Kish finds influence in different designs as a fun-loving periods and brings them together to create a unique interpretation of advancement with story to every project, drawing inspiration from French mind and mixture of vintage glitz country to New York chic, Japanese decadence to Hollywood burlesque. “We up the ante on the wackiness with stolidly tasteful modernism. His that distinguishes our earlier works,” shares Kish. eponymous luxury lifestyle brand, ‘Kish’ consolidates his own designs The team at Skaid designs inside out, from the very core to the ultimate exterior. Its conceptions are not to just as joint efforts with various create a showcase project, but rather a realistic one. artists internationally from furniture, Every creation of Skaid is one of a kind, encouraging out lighting, floor materials, models, of the box thinking for every project. One of the lines of Kish always motivates the team, “We are artists, Art sculptures, accessories, frill object, cannot be proper, it must be exaggerated. Bend down till and art collections. your spine cracks, you must exaggerate the likeness.” Artists inevitably take inspiration from the world around them, it is hard to distinguish his works, www.insightssuccess.in September 2020 | 47

50. understated and restrained in shapes and forms at times, but then an explosion of opulent materials are never boring. Skaid Design’s projects are by turns, funny, dark, alluring, and contemplative. “It affects us as we One of the prestigious clients of Skaid Designs, Christopher S. Hyland explore, what moves us, what stops us mentions Kish’s interiors as dramatic, though something from which you dead in our tracks, and how we can draw inspiration from. He says, “However dramatic, Kish’s interiors, which envision the future,” claims one of the draw design inspiration from around the world, are depositories of both the prestigious clients of the firm. “We familiar and the exotic.Yet, each of his interior schemes is always comfortable, a design to gracefully age and be passed place one wants to live in.” on,” says the team of Skaid Designs. . Kish best articulates the often complexities of necessarily nuanced Exhibiting Unique but Client amalgamation of Aristocracy and Whimsical concepts. At Skaid, its team Satisfactory Approach stays in sync with nature and blends the approach into the project which To witness Kish’s involvement in the forms crucial parts of their designs. Although, when it comes to landscapes, multifaceted aspects of interior no other mind is involved but Kish's. design, is to observe a passionate person with an innate flare for the Kish’s imagination creates lifestyle and not just design. From petite powder dramatic, doing what he loves best, rooms to palatial master baths, his ideas are subconsciously embedded in namely creating unique, often the minds of his clients. “Skaid is impartial to every colour in the palette, radiant dream based interiors, that provide hues and dark tones appeal to us equally. Every human being has a dark side that very high quality built worlds for must be portrayed too,” opines the team of Skaid. discerning clients. www.insightssuccess.in 48 | September 2020