--- title: "AD100 Award-Winning Interior Design by Darshini Shah" description: "Explore AD100 award-winning interior design by Darshini Shah. Specializing in home interiors, heritage renovation, and custom vanity vans with a personal touch." canonical: https://mytribe.in/design_by_darshini/mobile-interior-design/awards-recognition last_updated: 2025-09-28 --- # AD100 Award-Winning Interior Design Philosophy Tribe Verified · AD100 award winner for 8 consecutive years. By [Darshini](https://mytribe.in/design_by_darshini) · Studio in Mumbai; Takes projects across Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Dubai · ₹6.5L Per Vanity Van Cabin (estimate) Part of [Mobile Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/design_by_darshini/mobile-interior-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/design_by_darshini/mobile-interior-design/gallery) Being featured on the AD100 list since 2018 is a milestone in my 15-year journey, but the real reward is the trust clients place in me to tell their stories through design. ## Photos and videos - ![This feature in Architectural Digest for the AD100 list is a moment of immense gratitude. For me, this recognition is not just an award, but a celebration of the countless hours and unwavering passion my team and I pour into each project, and a thank you to the clients who trust us with their dreams.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/604d5a9b-08cf-45df-832f-55a8133dd602) - ![Receiving the AD100 award, and to have received it for eight consecutive years, is a powerful reminder of why I love what I do. This trophy represents the hard work of my entire rock-solid team and our shared commitment to creating meaningful, beautiful spaces, even on the most challenging days.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/584dcb0c-1337-4b16-97c9-cd891204bc0b) ## About Awards & Recognition These awards represent a decade and a half of listening to my clients and translating their personal histories into living spaces. Whether I am transforming a compact vanity van for life on the move or restoring a heritage home to its former glory, my approach remains grounded in the same principle: design by feeling. I prioritize the emotional resonance of a room over static moodboards, ensuring that every corner tells your specific story. My design practice has always been about more than aesthetics. It is a dialogue between the old and the new, the seen and the felt. Over the past 15 years, traveling to places with deep historical roots has shaped my philosophy. I have learned to appreciate the slow process of working with local karigars (artisans) and the impact of hand-painted details on a room's character. ### Why Design by Feeling Matters When I work on a project, we start with honest conversations. I want to understand your daily rhythm, what makes you smile, and what kind of sanctuary you need after a long day. This is how we move away from generic setups toward something that feels like an extension of yourself. ### A Versatile Approach My work spans a variety of needs, each requiring a different sensitivity: - **Heritage Renovation:** Here, I focus on preserving the soul of the structure while making it livable for today. - **Vanity Van Design:** These projects are an exercise in extreme functionality, fitting a home’s worth of comfort into less than 80 sq. ft. without losing the personal touch. - **Residential and Office Interiors:** These spaces rely on mixing your existing pieces with new finds, creating a narrative that feels lived-in and authentic. By staying true to this vision, my team and I have been honored to be on the AD100 list for eight consecutive years. It is a reminder that when you lead with passion and authenticity, the spaces you create truly stand the test of time. ## About Darshini I am Darshini. I started this journey 15 years ago with one simple belief: your space should tell your story, not just follow a trend. Whether you are looking to transform a compact vanity van or restore a heritage home, I am here to listen and build something that truly feels like you. 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