Getting candid with Raseel Gujral Ansal

Discover what makes this creative genius tick—her hopes, joys, opinions and love for creating glamorous narratives and opulent interiors

- VARUNI MOHAN

Raseel Gujral Ansal

FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CASA PARADOX AND RGA DESIGN LLP

What gives you the most joy as a designer?

The freedom to design and have full rein to creative expression without any boundaries

What puts you in a creative state of mind?

Everything! If you’re creative, you are in a constant state of osmosis. Everything from books, conversation and art to nature, fashion and travel is inspiring. It’s up to the individual to synthesise these varying influences and translate them into creativity.

Three words that best describe your design aesthetic

Subliminally Indian and glamorous!

On being a design leader in India...

I haven’t quite developed a sense of objectivity of seeing myself in this doyen role. I can only look at myself at a point of leadership when I’ve done everything I want to do...and I’m far from done.