Creativity on paper. Certainty on site.
I’m Afsheen Sawant, a Dubai-based interior designer with over five years across residential and commercial projects — from concept development and AutoCAD documentation to SketchUp visualisation, BOQs, vendor coordination and on-site execution.
Design philosophy
I believe every beautiful space starts with an honest plan. My work is grounded in functional layouts, calm material palettes and practical detailing — storage where life needs it, services where the eye never finds them, and proportions that make a room feel right before you can say why.
Professional edge
What sets my work apart is the bridge between presentation and site. I translate conversations into layouts, layouts into visuals, and visuals into drawings contractors can actually build from — then I stay close to the site until the last snag is closed.
Professional journey
Five years of studio and site experience across residential and commercial interiors.
Aakruti Designs — Interior Designer
Jan 2023 – Oct 2025 · Led residential and commercial projects from concept to completion — BOQs, material specifications, vendor coordination and site supervision.
Shirkes Ventures — Senior Interior Designer
Dec 2021 – Sept 2022 · 3D visualisation, working drawings, costings and client consultations, with specialised exposure to Italian kitchen systems and on-site installations.
Aakruti Designs — Interior Designer
Jan 2020 – Sept 2021 · Working drawings, SketchUp modelling, space planning, site measurement and design documentation.
Design, technical and execution skills
Core design software sits alongside modern AI-assisted workflows that I use to accelerate ideation, presentations and design communication.