About me

I’m Sheefalika, a material-driven designer with over a decade of experience across textiles, architectural surfaces, and spatial design.

I apply a structured process of research, design development, and refinement to translate material potential into buildable design outcomes.

With endless choices on the table, I guide material decisions across stakeholders - aligning vision, performance, timelines, and budgets. I build clear CMF strategies and process frameworks that align aesthetics, function, brand positioning, and execution.

My work is shaped by traditional practices of making. I collaborate with craftspeople to translate craft knowledge into contemporary, responsible design outcomes.

Key Highlights

- Led and delivered bespoke architectural flooring projects up to 20,000 sq. m across airports, hospitality, museums, and commercial spaces across India, including Mumbai T2 and Kolkata Airport.

- Designed textiles for export to brands such as Pierre Frey and award-winning Indian brands including Jaipur Rugs and Vriksh Design.

My work comes together through two parallel bodies of practice:

    • Carpet Design Award (CDA)

      Domotex, Hannover - 2015

    • Best Graduation Project,

      National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore‍ - 2011

    • Finalist for Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT)

      Bus Queue Shelter (BQS) | Bus Pole Design Competition - 2023

    • Finalist for CII Design Excellence Award

      Impact for Social Design - 2021

    • NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DESIGN

      NID Ahmedabad (Post Graduation) - 2015

    • NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY

      NIFT Bangalore (Graduation) - 2011

    • CMF Strategy (Colour · Material · Finish) for Spaces & Products

    • Curation & Material Storytelling

    • Architectural Surfaces & Floorscapes

    • Trends, Textile & Craft-Led Development

    • Sustainable & Circular Material Strategies (community-led projects).

    • Experience-led Workshops & Trainings

    • Collaboration Modes
      Consulting · Project-based · Workshops · Academic modules

    • For:

      Architects · Interior Designers · Developers · Brands & Material Companies · Institutions - Design Schools

  • If you’re looking to rethink how design and materials, shape experience, I would love to connect

    Mobile: +91 9930484597

    Email: sheefalika.m@gmail.com

If you’re looking to rethink how design and materials shape experience,

I’d love to connect!