Indu Varanasi is an award-winning architect and designer. Born and brought up in India, Indu discovered her ability to melt aesthetic design with function. She has a degree in Architecture from JNTU in Hyderabad and a Master’s Degree in “Design and Architecture†from SPA, New Delhi in 1993. Starting her career in architectural practices in India and Dubai for a few years, Indu discovered her love for detail design and the finer aspects of design while working with the Ruler’s office, Design Division in Dubai. In 2004, she set up her own design practice and has since been considered among one of Middle-east’s top 50 designers. Her design studio has done projects in the GCC, India, East Africa, China with various collaborations. Inspired in design and disciplined in action, is the guiding principle of the studio learning from local influences and blending them with modern business practices.