My name is Aarushi Chadha and I am an Interior Design graduate from Parsons School of Design and certified in Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building.
Design has encouraged me to produce spaces which are beyond the visual medium, incorporating satisfying emotions and experiences. I find design to be a therapeutic process that leads to an appealing, well-structured and functional space. It is rewarding to build a whole from a number of fragmented ideas; a connection that allows viewers to indicate, inspect and interpret.
My undergraduate study in the English language enables me to communicate with clarity, directly reflecting upon my ability to design spaces that deliver my ideas well. Furthermore, my 15 year experience as a sportsperson has instilled in me the qualities that one requires to function efficiently in teams, and hold a unit together in order to materialise a design vision.
Allison Garcy Interiors, New York, NY, US, Design Executive Assistant
- Conceptualized ideas and presentations through in depth research, trend analysis and material board.
- Participated in selection process and curated presentations for color palette, moodboard, FF&E, millwork and lighting.
- Assisted in developing proposals and purchase orders.
- Communicated different aspects of design including plans, elevations, RCPs, details and specifications, renderings and installation on site with cross functional team members.
- Contributed to various project phases - project strategy, client interaction, conceptual and schematic design, design development and test fits.
Savvy Sourcing, New Delhi, IN, Merchandiser
- Collaborated with buyers to understand design requirements and proposed product specifications accordingly.
- Conducted multiple product inspections for both hard and soft goods.
- Assisted the production team identify accurate color and materiality selections.
- Organized shipments in-line in accordance to the requirements.
- Brainstormed new product categories and designs in untapped markets and forecasted the market trends.
Design Boutique, Mumbai, IN, Strategy Intern
- Undertook systematic research about novel ideas and projects, articles for publication for the interior design firm.
- Established connections with potential stakeholders for global expansion of the brand.
Design Radiance, New Delhi, IN, Interior Design Intern
- Assisted the senior interior designer in spatial planning and construction drawings.
- Drew manual representations to closely study the space and analyse the pros and cons.
- Developed a facade design in alignment with the context for a commercial project.
Parsons School of Design, New York, NY, US, Masters, Interior Design
GPA: 3.81
- Certification in Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building
- Modules: Construction Documents(CAD and BIM), 2D and 3D Drawings, Environmental Design and Sustainability, FF&E, Hard Materials and Interior Finishes, Furniture Design, Product Design and Joinery, Color Theory
- Awarded the Dean’s Scholarship.
- Acted as the Community Assistant for the academic year 2021-2022.
- Acted as the Student Representative of Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Committee of The New School.
University of Delhi, New Delhi, IN, Bachelors, English Literature
- Modules: History of Art, European Classical and American Literature, Design History and Theory, Literature and Cinema.
- Secured the Best Woman Award 2019.
- Acted as the Sports Vice Captain.
Dean's Scholarship, Scholarship
Best Woman Award, Award
