Rahul Patel, the owner and director of ARTWARE, is a person with a passion for travel, food, and adventure seeking. Coming from a business family, he was introduced to the world of trade from a young age, and this led to his fascination with new materials and design trends. Rahul’s love for aesthetics and an eye for detail eventually developed into a profession, and he started his own firm in 2015.
ARTWARE specializes in clean, minimalistic, futuristic, and functional design that impacts society positively. The design of a space affects the way people live and work, and a well-designed place leads to fewer errors, resulting in peace of mind. Rahul and his team don’t take up projects as mere commercial work, but they strive to add life to a project by giving users something to cherish every time they use the space, whether it’s functional or aesthetical.
Rahul believes that inspiration can be drawn from anywhere and everywhere. He has always been a great fan of Zaha Hadid’s work and draws inspiration from nature, objects, people, and thoughts. He faced struggles when he started his profession, worrying about how he would land new projects and gain people’s trust for designing their spaces. He overcame this by taking up small projects and never saying no to the smallest of projects. He believes that a strong determination and a solid force of loyal and satisfied customers are the basic essentials needed to start any business or profession.
Rahul’s patience and ability to multitask have helped him handle each of his projects well and make his clients happy and satisfied. He feels that the key to good design is meeting the clients’ requirements holistically, keeping both functionality and visual delight in line. Rahul also believes that as designers, they must shift towards sustainable products and green architecture to pave the way for a better future.
In conclusion, Rahul’s message to budding architects and designers is to have clarity with their work and trust the process. He has learned that entrepreneurship in this field requires a clear vision, sincerity in intent, and patience with the process. With his passion, determination, and hard work, Rahul has created a successful business that impacts society positively and leaves a lasting impression on his clients.