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About Design i.O

Design i.O is a Chandigarh-based architecture and interior design studio led by a team of blue-sky thinkers crafting data-driven, human-centric projects. Founded in 2021 by architects Saurabh Singla and Palak Singla, the practice is grounded in empathy, impact evaluation, and a belief that as future form-makers, our spaces must embody humans, humanity, and humility—so we can evolve together, in harmony.

Who We Are

We are Palak and Saurabh Singla, partners in life and practice. Our shared passion for design permeates our daily lives, conversations, and travels. Since establishing Design i.O in 2021, we have cultivated a team of young and experienced professionals who bring fresh perspectives to create intentional, adaptable spaces. Together, we collaborate with forward-thinking clients across India, translating unique ideas into meaningful built environments.

Our Achievements

Our Achievements

  • DELIVERED WITH A DESIGN-LED APPROACH ROOTED IN CONTEXT AND CRAFT.
  • Work spans multiple scales, from intimate interior environments to large architectural developments.
  • Projects published in leading design platforms for innovation and contextual sensitivity.

Our Brand Name

At its core, Design i.O is guided by a simple yet powerful equation:

  • I = Input (Context, Users, Constraints)
  • O = Output (Design, Experience, Transformation)

This philosophy drives every project, transforming input-driven analysis into output that inspires, adapts, and endures.

Our Approach

We view architecture as an ongoing dialogue between people, place, and purpose.

  • Every project begins with contextual analysis: understanding users, site conditions, and cultural narratives.
  • We integrate emerging technologies and computational tools where they add clarity, efficiency, and value.
  • Our goal is to craft spaces that are adaptable, human-focused, and timeless.

Our Methodology

Good design is more than creativity — It’s about Clarity, process and pespective

  • Begin with human needs and layered ambitions behind every brief.
  • Approach each scale, whether interior or architecture, with equal intent and detail.
  • Use an iterative and collaborative design process.
  • Balance aesthetic elegance with technical precision.

About the Founders

Saurabh Singla

Co-Founder & Principal Architect

Saurabh’s expertise lies in computational design and advanced architectural systems. A graduate of Balwant Sheth School of Architecture, Mumbai, he pursued his Master’s in Advanced Architecture at IAAC, Barcelona, specializing in digital design and material innovation.

  • Worked at MOFA Studio, New Delhi, where he served as Project Architect for the National Institute of Water Sports, Goa.
  • Contributed to landmark projects like Trump Towers (Gurgaon), Ashoka University (Sonepat), and AIIMS hospital complexes in Guntur, Kalyani, and Nagpur.

With 8 years of professional experience, Saurabh leads Design i.O with systems thinking, bridging conceptual clarity with technical depth.

Palak Singla

Co-Founder & Principal Architect

Palak brings an intuitive, human-centric voice to Design i.O. She earned her Bachelor’s in Architecture from Chitkara School of Planning & Architecture, Punjab, and gained formative experience at Perkins Eastman, Upton Hansen Architects, and Studio Ardete.

  • Worked on high-impact projects like M3M Latitude Residential Tower (Gurgaon), Ashoka University Library (Sonepat), and Dallah Hospital (Riyadh).
  • Expertise spans residential, retail, institutional, and furniture design, balancing detail and narrative in every project.

With 8 years of experience, Palak’s approach combines empathy, spatial storytelling, and fine detailing, ensuring design outcomes are both aesthetic and deeply functional.

What We Do

Let’s Collaborate

We partner with individuals, brands, and organizations who believe in the transformative power of design. From concept to creation, we craft spaces that inspire, connect, and evolve with time.

Ready to create with us?

Our clients