There are several designers who can create beautiful interior designs, but for ace interior designer Shivani Shesh, design is an amalgamation of functionality and aesthetics. She believes that a design should depict a story that is specific to the customer and their needs. Hence, she founded DesignGatha to provide clients with unique, inventive ideas and to meet their demands through artistically appealing designs.

Shivani, alumnus of Noida's Pearl Academy, has been awarded the Excellence Award in Interior Design and Styling. Her experimentation with a wide range of colours, thoughts, and visualisation skills led her to the world of creative compositions, paving the way for DesignGatha; with her creativity, style, and passion, she creates practical, and visually attractive designs.

Introduce Us To Design Gatha And The Various Facets That Make The Company Unique.

DesignGatha was founded in March 2020, to serve individuals and beautify the environments in which we live. We create functional designs that are pleasant to the eye and synonymous with colour, shape, and patterns. Our services includes kitchen and closet designs, hospitality/residential & commercial space designs, furniture customization, styling services, landscape & terrace designs, turnkey projects, renovation projects and design consultancy.

Concepts and themes are the foundations of design development; it is a mind game that we create, nurture, and implement. We believe in executing 'detailed designs,' which aid in visualising and planning designs for our clients. Our designs are need-driven, and their functionality is closely connected. We ensure that our customers are satisfied and happy by providing excellency above expectations. Our designs are tailored to the client's budget. The key USP of DesignGatha is 'Your Story, Our Designs'–To translate your dreams into designs.

Take Us Through Your Early Educational Journey And Prior Industrial Experience. What Motivated You To Foray Into The Field Of Interior Design?

My design journey began at a much later age. I was honing my art skills by sketching still objects. Painting and calligraphy were equally challenging for me. My creative streak has always led me to admire things that are beautiful and synonymous with nature. I forayed into designing circa 2017, when I decided to pursue a professional design education at the Pearl Academy of Design, Noida. I chose to hone my skills in interior design and styling.

I enjoy sketching, planning, designing, combining materials and colours, visualising and assisting others in realising their dreams and visions. With my creativity, styling vibe, and passion, I hope to be able to serve the consumers with simple, affordable, pragmatic, visually pleasing designs that are contemporary and in accordance with space, atmosphere, theme, concept, need, and age parameters.

What Are The Various Roles And Responsibilities That You Currently Shoulder At Designgatha? What Are Some Of The Most Pressing Challenges That You Face As An Entrepreneur? How Do You Successfully Overcome Them?

DesignGatha was founded by me. With the support of my teammates, I think, plan, and strategize. The pandemic has presented several challenges; additionally, people do not trust startups; instead, they want to go for established brands. Clients have the misconception that design firms are very expensive. Interior design is an unorganised sector; despite a rise in income for the middle-class, they have little knowledge of design. People are also hesitant to spend money on visual detailing, despite its benefits; they prefer to consult books or conduct online searches for designs; and they do not hesitate to hire a local contractor to complete their work, who usually do not have style sense and experience.

Tell Us About The Varied Expertise You Possess As An Interior Designer. What Are Some Of Design Philosophies That Reflect In Your Work? As A Creative Person, Where Do You Draw Your Inspiration From?

At DesignGatha, we can visualise, sketch, plan, and execute according to the needs of the client.After combining the recent trends in colours, textures, style, materials style,materials we proceed to design the final product. We are also skilled at mixing contemporary and traditional styles while keeping the functional aspect in mind. We visualise the client's dreams and are skilled at giving them shape, patterns, colour, and design components, as well as bringing them to life.

Our design philosophy reflects a desire to combine luxury with functionality and simplicity in a welcoming and beautiful environment. We specialise in contemporary interiors that are mixed with traditional elements as a personal preference. In a seamless blend of old and new, our designs bring harmony and personal style to your home/space. We understand how important it is to create your own personal heaven, one that matches your unique style, lifestyle, and tastes.

"Nature, with its many different hues and colours, inspirational characters, patterns, shapes, traditional materials, and designing elements, is a source of inspiration for me"

We do it in the context of timeless designs that are sensitive to the architectural style of your home/space and its immediate surroundings, while also integrating the interiors with the structure and location. Nature, with its many different hues and colours, inspirational characters, patterns, shapes, traditional materials, and designing elements, is a source of inspiration for me.

What Are Some Of The Most Significant Milestones That You Have Achieved So Far In Your Entrepreneurial Journey? What Has Been The Driving Force Behind Your Success As An Interior Designer?

Our company was featured in Siliconindia Digital Magazine– Women Start Ups 2021. DesignGatha is a startup, thus we have a lot of milestones to achieve. Whatever work we've done so far, we're grateful that people believe in us, and that our work reflects our values and commitments.

I believe in myself, my creative thought process, and ideation that drives me towards success. We keep ourselves up to date by attending design fairs and other interior-related exhibitions; we also pocess a great vendor network.

What Would Be Your Advice Be For Women And Girls Who Aspire To Become Business Leaders And Entrepreneurs?

Success and failure are intimately connected; without hurdles, one cannot achieve success. I would advise women to be prepared to confront a plethora of challenges. Have faith and trust in yourself and your work. People's faith in you and your family's support will be your most powerful assets as you move forward. Believe in yourself and support your team; know your USP and know what your competitors are doing.

Shivani Shesh, Founder, Interior Designer & Stylist, Designgatha Interior Design & Styling Services

A trained & recognized Interior Designer, Shivani founded DesignGatha in 2020 with a vision to provide, artistic and visually pleasing designs. Her Design Philosophy reflects a desire to combine luxury with functionality and simplicity in a welcoming and beautiful environment.