Raseel Gujral Ansal
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Raseel Gujral Ansal | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Designer, Architect |
| Spouse | Navin Ansal (m.2009) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Inder Kumar Gujral (Uncle) |
Raseel Gujral Ansal (born January 6, 1965) is an Indian Interior designer renowned for her expertise in architecture, interiors, and product design.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life[edit]
Raseel 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. Raseel is the youngest of her siblings, with her sister, Alpana Gujral, being a prominent jewelry designer, and her brother, Mohit Gujral, having served as the former chairman and Co-CEO of DLF Ltd.[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.[7]
Career[edit]
Raseel Gujral Ansal began her career in interior architecture, but her creative spirit soon led her to explore furniture and product design.[8] In the early 1990s, she established her own architecture 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[edit]
Raseel'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 Pasific Property Award 2019-2020[28]
Personal life[edit]
Raseel is married to Navin Ansal since 2009. 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.
- ^ "For this Delhi-based designer, home is where the art is". India Today. 27 September 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Raseel Gujral Ansal - One of Indias leading lifestyle designer | Work portfolio in product design, architecture, and interior decoration". Surfacesreporter.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Nast, Condé (14 April 2022). "Raseel Gujral Ansal's bold new furnishing collection takes you around the world". Architectural Digest India.
- ^ "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.