Sri abirami Baskar

I’m Sri Abirami B, a furniture and interior design student at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. I’ve always been drawn to the quiet beauty of everyday spaces and the way design can shape how we live, feel and connect. For me, furniture isn’t just functional, it’s personal. It holds memories, shapes rituals and carries stories across generations. A lot of my work is inspired by where I come from. Growing up in Tamil Nadu, I was surrounded by grounded living practices, floor seating, warm materials and slow, intentional spaces. I try to bring that sensitivity into my work. I enjoy working with natural materials like wood, cane and textiles, and I love the process of building with my hands. Making things at full scale helps me understand how people might truly live with a piece of furniture. Alongside physical making, I’m building skills in digital tools like CAD, rendering, and spatial planning to bring ideas to life in meaningful contexts. Whether it’s furniture, interiors, or transitional spaces, I strive to design in a way that is culturally grounded yet contemporary in expression. I’m interested in projects that explore slowness, tactility, and storytelling. Design for me is a way to listen, to people, to place, and to material. I’m currently seeking opportunities to collaborate with studios or individuals who are equally passionate about intentional design, and who see value in a process that is thoughtful, hands-on, and driven by human experience.