Raseel Gujral Ansal (born January 6, 1965) is an Indian Interior designer renowned for her expertise in Spatial Designer, interiors, and product design.[1][2][3][4][5]
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Designer, Spatial Design |
| Spouse | Navin Ansal (m.1998) |
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| Relatives | Inder Kumar Gujral (Uncle) |
Early life
editRaseel Gujral Ansal was born on January 6, 1965, in Delhi, India, into a family renowned for its contributions to art and politics. Her father, Satish Gujral (Padma Vibhushan), was a celebrated painter, sculptor, and muralist, while her mother, Kiran Gujral, was recognized for her work in ceramics. Additionally, she is the niece of Inder Kumar Gujral, a former Prime Minister of India.[6]
From a young age, Raseel was deeply immersed in the world of art. She actively participated in her parents' art exhibitions, absorbing their work ethic and artistic influences. She received her early education at Modern School in Delhi, and later at Welham Girls' School in Dehradun, where she continued to nurture her passion for the arts. At the age of 20, Raseel joined the architectural practice run by her father and brother as an interior architect.[7]
Career
editRaseel Gujral Ansal began her career in interior Spatial Design, but her creative spirit soon led her to explore furniture and product design.[8] In the early 1990s, she established her own Spatial Design and design studio, "Raseel Gujral Ansal Design" (RGA Design). Building on this success, she ventured into the retail sector.[9][10]
In 1994, Raseel co-founded Casa Paradox with her husband, Navin Ansal. Casa Paradox is renowned for its innovative and luxurious designs that transform living spaces.[11][12][13]
In 2013, Raseel launched Casa Pop, a prêt diffusion line of Casa Paradox, which broadened the scope of her design work to include product categories such as clothing and fashion accessories.[14][15][16]
Through these ventures, Raseel has introduced multiple stores and collaborated on shop-in-shop arrangements, offering a wide range of products including furniture, furnishings, décor, fashion, and fashion accessories.[17][18]
Awards
editRaseel's work has been prominently featured in major publications, and she has been honored with numerous awards for her significant contributions to the design industry.
- 2011 Elle Deco International Design Awards[19]
- India's Best Dressed List 2012[20]
- 2014 Architectural Digest Award for Most Influential Names in Indian Architecture and Design[21]
- Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2015[22]
- Woman Architects & Designers Federation (Wade Awards 2016)[23][24]
- 2017: Elite Magazine - Influential Entrepreneurs[25]
- 2018: Hello! Magazine - Timeless Icon[26][27]
- Asia Pacific Property Award 2019-2020[28]
Personal life
editRaseel is married to Navin Ansal since 1998. They have three children.[29][30]
Reference list
edit- ^ Kumar, Surya Praphulla (6 September 2019). "Raseel Gujral Ansal's singular take on design". The Hindu.
- ^ "How To Invest In Your First Statement Decor Piece". HELLO! India. 19 March 2022.
- ^ Singh, Ayesha (10 February 2024). "The Great Wall of Modern Myth". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Design-home-creative-profession-lifest-1053259-2017-09-27 "For this Delhi-based designer, home is where the art is". India Today. 27 September 2017.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Raseel Gujral Ansal's Tips on How To Make Your Space Look Expensive On a Budget | Grazia India". Grazia.co.in.
- ^ "Raseel Gujral Ansal: A Legacy of Design Evolution". Bru Times News.
- ^ "Casa Paradox". Forbes.
- ^ "India's Best Dressed List 2012 | Verve Magazine". Vervemagazine. 20 October 2012.
- ^ Design-and-interior-decoration "Raseel Gujral Ansal - One of Indias leading lifestyle designer | Work portfolio in product design, Spatial Design, and interior decoration". Surfacesreporter.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Partners in prime". Telegraph.
- ^ "Pop Culture | Verve Magazine". Vervemagazine. 29 May 2015.
- ^ "For this Delhi-based designer, home is where the art is". India Today. 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Pop Up". The Indian Express. 23 March 2015.
- ^ "All Things Bright: Raseel Gujral Ansal launches Casa Pop". iDiva. 18 November 2014.
- ^ Ghatak, Lopamudra (18 October 2016). "New Casa Pop store at Delhi's Select Citywalk is a feast for the eyes". The Economic Times.
- ^ "Where Wallpapers Turn Into Affordable Artworks". Times Now. 4 February 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Henry (18 June 2015). "Raseel Gujral Ansal's residential project is at once quirky and elegant". The National.
- ^ "Raseel Gujral Ansal's bold new furnishing collection takes you around the world". Architectural Digest India. 14 April 2022.
- ^ "Hall of fame: 15 years of EDIDA". ELLE DECOR.
- ^ "India's Best Dressed List 2012 | Verve Magazine". Vervemagazine. 20 October 2012.
- ^ "AD Perspective" (PDF). Nishamathewghosh.com.
- ^ "Architect and Interior Design Studio Archives". Luxury Lifestyle Awards.
- ^ "Wade Awards 2016". wadeindia.
- ^ "Speakers-Architects, Interior Designers, & Artists | WADE Awards 2024". Wade Asia.
- ^ Sabharwal, Punita (3 December 2016). "Creating the Artful Home With Raseel Gujral". Entrepreneur.
- ^ "Hello Magazine Timeless Icon". Twitter. Hello Magazine.
- ^ "How To Invest In Your First Statement Decor Piece". HELLO! India. 19 March 2022.
- ^ "Asia Pacific's Best 2019-2020 by International Property Media - Issuu". issuu.com. 15 May 2019. pp. 164–165.
- ^ "Raseel Gujral and Navin Ansal essay: Being someone's first love is great, but being someone's last love is beyond perfect!". Hindustan Times. 11 February 2019.
- ^ Alves, Glynda (21 February 2018). "Navin Ansal loves his pink and blue suits, says colours need to be carried with élan". The Economic Times.