Design ConsciousnessTM
At the heart of our philosophy lies
Design Consciousness
TM--
our proven
methodology that goes beyond conventional design.
Refined
through years
of
experience, rigorously tested,
and
trusted
by leading clients, it’s not just
about making spaces beautiful. It’s about building environments that shape
how people
feel, work,
and
connect.
We believe design should be intentional. Every element, every texture, every spatial decision is rooted in human experience.
Our approach blends creativity with behavioral insight, ensuring that each
space we create is not only visually compelling but
emotionally and
functionally transformative.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
IRD IS GRATEFUL TO BE AWARDED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OUR DESIGN WORK FROM SEVERAL OF THE WORLD’S MOST RESPECTED INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS AND PEER GROUPS.
CID AWARDS
2024
Shortlisted for Digital Construction Awards 2024
CID Power List - Among 50 Most Influential Designers
2023
CID Power List - Among 50 Most Influential Designers
Shortlisted for Interior Design for Retail: KAVAK Showroom
2019
Shortlisted for Interior Design of the Year: Public Sector for DEWA Auditorium
CID Power List - Top 34 among 50 Most Influential Designers
2018
CID Power List - Top 35 among 50 Most Influential Designers
2017
Power List - Top 33 among 50 Most Influential Designers
2016
CID Power List - Top 26 among 50 Most Influential Designers
Shortlisted for Best Interior Design Concept of the Year MBR Innovation Centre
2015
CID Power List - Top 27 among 50 Most Influential Designers
2014
CID Power List - Top 20 among 50 Most Influential Designers
2012
APID Jury Panel for the Products Design Competition
at the Festival of Interior Design Dubai 2012
2011
Wataniya Kuwait Competition
Won the
Interior Design Competition for the New Head Quarters Building of National
Mobile Telecommunications Company, Kuwait
2010
Shortlisted for Interior Design of the Year - Better Life, Abu Dhabi
2009
Shortlisted for Interior Design for
Institute/School: The Dubai Modern High School
2008
Shortlisted for Interior Design of
the Year: Best Retail Design for ID Design Store, Abu Dhabi
DESIGN MIDDLE EAST
2019
CREATIVE 30 List - TOP 22 among 50 Most Influential Designers
Shortlisted for Boutique Firm of the Year
Shortlisted for Commercial Project of the Year for DEWA AUDITORIUM
RETAILEME AWARDS
2010
Store Design of the Year - Better Life, UAE
Retail Destination of the Year - Time Square Centre - UAE
RETAIL CITY AWARDS
2008
Architectural Design of the Year:
ID Design & Better Life Showrooms
BALI PRINCIPAL AWARDS
2007
National Landscape Award:
Planters Horticultures LLC for Masterplan Scheme Time Square Centre Dubai, UAE
SHARAF GROUP
2008
Sharaf Group :
Time Square Centre Shopping Mall, Dubai, UAE
OUR CLIENTS
Indu Varanasi
is more than an architect—she’s a storyteller of space, weaving emotion,
intention, and innovation into every corner she designs. With a career spanning
three
decades and continents, her work leaves a bold imprint across the Middle
East, North
Africa, Asia, and Europe. From her Dubai studio, Indu has been
hailed among the
region’s 50 most influential designers for over 10 years.
Her philosophy –
Design Consciousness
—a way of seeing, feeling, and shaping the
world. Indu believes that thoughtful
design isn’t just about beauty or function—it’s
about crafting sustainable and
holistic
environments that whisper to the soul, support
wellbeing, and evolve with us
through time.
To Indu, every project is a chance to elevate life. Her spaces speak of dreams,
respect
for nature, and bold imagination. Always driven by purpose, she
champions
sustainability and accessibility, ensuring her work resonates not just
today, but for
generations to come.
OUR TEAM
At IRD , our studio is our strength. A collective of thinkers, makers, dreamers, and doers - we bring our unique strengths together to shape meaningful design outcomes.
Nesferson Olayta
Interior Designer
This guru of CAD in design, Nes is always looking for the next challenge and pushing the boundaries. He loves to surprise himself (and us) with every project he delivers with his ‘magic’.
Mubashir Ahmed
CAD Designer
Meticulous to a fault, Mub wants to know everything before it is even thought of. He loves to create solutions right down to the details which can make or break a design.
Razeil Espinosa
Admin
Calm and collected, Raziel keeps us going with a deft charm. She is a storehouse of information and always ready to take on more.
Akaresh Madhu
Architect
Akaresh brings new energy into the team, working quietly, with a gentle presence
and thirst for learning, he brings a new set of skills to finish our vision to
life.
Amarpreet Pandey
Architect
Amar is an artist par excellence who can transform dull and boring projects into
vibrant design solutions with her architectural insight.
Flora Taraporewala
Client Service
Flora, our Client Service Manager, connects IRD Design with clients and prospects, effectively communicating our brand, building strong relationships, and driving growth.