Inside My Design Process: A Feature in LivPro Magazine
See the story behind my work, from early design experiments to managing complex turnkey projects, as featured in the first volume of LivPro Magazine.
I am happy to share the cover of my digital feature in LivPro Magazine. In the interview, I discuss my journey as a designer and entrepreneur and the philosophy behind Estilo Designs.
It was an honor to be featured on the cover of LivPro Magazine's first volume. This interview gave me a chance to talk about my passion for creating joyful spaces.
This article from my feature in LivPro Magazine introduces my design journey. It covers my background and the motivation behind starting my own studio to create spaces that feel like a personal place of peace.
A page from my LivPro Magazine interview, where I explain my core belief that home is a person's space of peace. This philosophy is the reason I got into interior design.
In this section of the article, I talk about my entrepreneurial journey. I discuss the challenges of being a sole designer, the importance of building a supportive team, and how I manage my schedule to stay creative.
This page from the LivPro feature delves into a day in my life. It explains how I balance initial design discussions, team updates, site supervision, and client meetings to keep all our projects moving forward.
Here, I discuss my design philosophy of "creating joyful spaces" and my interest in exploring contemporary Indian and neo-classical styles. I also talk about the importance of community and collaboration in the design industry.
This excerpt from my LivPro interview highlights my core design philosophy. It also touches on my excitement for experimenting with new materials and design styles, particularly those with Indian roots.
In this part of the interview, I offer advice to new designers based on my own experience. I emphasize the importance of patience, discipline, and setting up clear systems from the very beginning of one's career.
This page from the magazine shares my direction for new designers. I talk about the lessons I learned when I first started my office and the need for good communication and clear project scopes.
About In The Press: Our Design Journey
This feature gives a transparent look at how I manage projects, from handling site supervision to navigating the tricky middle ground between a client's wish list and technical feasibility. It is a good starting point if you want to understand how I work with homeowners and office managers to turn abstract ideas into functional, everyday spaces.
Bridging Creativity and Execution
Designing a space is rarely the clean, linear process magazines often portray. In my feature for LivPro Magazine, I spoke openly about the reality of being a designer: the rollercoaster of project management, the importance of clear communication with vendors, and the technical side of interior architecture that often goes unseen by clients.
My Approach to Design
My philosophy is simple: homes and offices should be places of peace. I steer away from template-based designs because every client and every floor plan has unique needs. Whether I am working on a residence in Bengaluru or consulting for a commercial office fit-out, my goal is to blend aesthetics with high-function utility.
What You Will Find in My Process:
- Collaborative Planning: I believe in constant dialogue. We start with mood boards and 2D layouts to ensure we are aligned before any civil work begins.
- Technical Rigor: With a background in civil engineering, I pay close attention to material quality, electrical looping, and structural modifications.
- Turnkey Management: I take on the heavy lifting of coordinating vendors, site visits, and quality checks so you don't have to.
If you are looking for a designer who values transparency and practical problem-solving as much as the final look of the room, this feature is the best place to get a sense of my professional style.
Estilo Designs
I am Monisha Manjunath, the founder of Estilo Designs. My work is rooted in my civil engineering background but driven by a passion for making spaces feel like a true place of peace. Whether it is a home or an office, I am here to bridge the gap between a vision and a finished reality.
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