The young and charming Shagufta Anurag of Livspace.com aspires to make a difference in the lives of people through her immense passion for creating ingenious and impactful designs
Designing to you is…
Design is all around us and it has always been an inspiration to me. Th e ability it has and the opportunity it gives to impact human lives, are key factors that lead me to become a designer. My philosophy involves blending warmth, personality, interest, and using natural materials and textures.
How did you enter the field of designing…
I initially wanted to pursue fashion design but aft er my father’s suggestion, I decided to pursue a degree in architecture and design. Aft er moving to Singapore and gaining work experience at several interior design firms, I eventually founded Space Matrix in 2001. My next entrepreneurial venture came in the form of Livspace, a leading home design destination online.
Your experience so far…
My experience so far has been deeply fulfilling, especially when I look back on how many lives have been positively affected by good designs — in commercial spaces with Space Matrix and in residential spaces with Livspace.
Your designs are a reflection of…
Designs are a reflection of our times, culture and lifestyle and this has been time and again proven by the art and design movements through the centuries. We are inevitably moving towards the fusion of design and technology.
Your most loved project/s till now…
Day & night children’s shelter for Billion Bricks. Th e interior spaces are designed for fl exibility and the exterior spaces are designed for workshops, recreation, gardening and events.
A meticulous design or a visually appealing design…
A meticulous design marries form with function. People still think design is mainly surface aesthetic appearance. It impacts our life in every way, hence, a good design is a creative response of connecting things, connecting dots and transforming complexity to simplicity.
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