About DNB — Design N Build Excellence

About DNB

We Believe in Enhancing Design & Build Skills to Transform Lives

Design N Build Excellence is India’s hands-on platform for learning how spaces are designed, built and brought to life — combining creative thinking, technical expertise, construction knowledge and real-world execution.

For creators, career-changers and future entrepreneurs who want to go beyond ideas — to design with intent, build with confidence, and take ownership of the entire project.

What Drives Us

Beyond Education Building the Professionals of Tomorrow

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Our Mission

“Enhancing Design & Build Skills to Transform Lives”

Our mission is to deliver industry-aligned interior design and build skill development education through hands-on learning, strong mentorship, and real-world exposure — preparing students for professional practice, entrepreneurship, and advanced studies.

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Our Vision

“Building Future-Ready Skilled Interior Champions”

To become a leading interior design institute that nurtures creative thinkers, technical experts, and ethical professionals — shaping spaces that are functional, sustainable, and culturally relevant.

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Our Values

“Design & Build Skill Enhancement with Impact”

Practice-Driven • Industry-Connected • Accessible • Future-Focused • Ethical & Purposeful — nurturing creative thinkers and technical experts through hands-on rigor to shape functional, sustainable, and culturally relevant spaces.

The Origin

How DNB Was Born

DNB Studio — Where Design Happens
20+
Years Founder Experience
Hybrid
Studio & Online Depth
Live
Founder Site Access

BUILDING FUTURE-READY SKILLED INTERIOR CHAMPIONS

Founded by engineers and spatial practitioners with 20+ years of experience across Interior Design, Project Management and Turnkey Build & Fitout, DNB bridges the gap between design education and real-world execution.

Through a Studio-Centric Hybrid Model, students learn online, work hands-on in studios, and gain direct exposure to live construction and manufacturing environments.

Based in Bengaluru. Built around real practice. Designed for creators, career-changers and future professionals.

The Leadership

Institute Founders Showcase

Meet the leadership shaping your design and build journey. DNB combines the vision of 4 founding directors with 20+ years of turnkey fitout experience across contemporary design, technical operations, and built space execution.

EVERY FOUNDER REPRESENTS ACTIVE INDUSTRY PRACTICE • ZERO PURE ACADEMICS.

Design Development — Retail INSTITUTE FOUNDER
Hariprasad — Director — Strategy & Development

Hariprasad

Director — Strategy & Development

Leadership At
DNB — Design N BuildDOMORE Design Pvt LtdSlottwall Fixtures Pvt LtdStrava Collective LLP

Hariprasad brings over 20 years of experience across technical operations, retail, design adaptation, and project management. As Director of Strategy & Development at DOMORE Design and Director of Business Development at Slottwall Fixtures, he combines technical expertise with commercial insight to align design solutions with project requirements and business objectives. His focus on strategic planning, collaboration, and execution supports the delivery of practical, client-focused solutions across retail projects.

#Founder#RetailDevelopment#TurnkeyFitout
DNB Core Leadership
Design Development — Retail INSTITUTE FOUNDER
Madhusudan — Founder & Principal Strategist

Madhusudan

Founder & Principal Strategist

Leadership At
DNB — Design N BuildDOMORE Design Pvt LtdSlottwall Fixtures Pvt LtdStrava Collective LLP

Madhusudan brings extensive experience across technical operations, retail, design adaptation, business development, and project management. Working across DOMORE Design Pvt. Ltd. and Slottwall Fixtures Pvt. Ltd., he combines commercial insight with technical expertise to align design solutions with client requirements and business objectives. His focus on strategic planning, client relationships, and project execution supports the delivery of practical, high-quality solutions across retail projects.

#Founder#RetailStrategy#DesignOps
DNB Core Leadership
Build & Site Operations INSTITUTE FOUNDER
PC Tejaswi — Founder & Head of Build

PC Tejaswi

Founder & Head of Build

Leadership At
DNB — Design N BuildD&P Interiors

Over 18+ years of project management experience and over 13 years of building D&P Interiors, he brings extensive expertise in retail fit-outs, commercial interiors, and pan-India project execution. Having led over 2,000 projects across fashion, food retail, and FMCG, he combines strategic planning with technical expertise to deliver high-quality, timely, and snag-free outcomes. His focus on pre-execution planning, seamless coordination, and operational precision drives efficient project delivery and lasting client partnerships.

#Founder#BuildLead#SiteExecution
DNB Core Leadership
Practice Governance & Growth INSTITUTE FOUNDER
Ashwath D — Founder & Executive Director

Ashwath D

Founder & Executive Director

Leadership At
DNB — Design N Build

Ashwath is a PMP® certified Project & Program Management professional with 13+ years of experience driving complex technology and business transformation initiatives. Proven in translating strategy into execution, leading cross-functional teams, managing risks and dependencies, and delivering measurable business outcomes across Digital Transformation, Data & Analytics, Enterprise Modernization, Governance, and Operational Excellence.

#Founder#ProgramManagement#PMPCertified#Governance
DNB Core Leadership

Industry Network

Collaborations & Studio Partners

DNB maintains relationships with design studios, material suppliers, manufacturing facilities, and industry bodies to ensure our curriculum stays connected to the profession.

Placement Partners

Design Studios

Direct campus hiring pipeline, portfolio reviews, and graduate recruitment with top architecture & commercial interior design studios.

Career Placement & Hiring
Project Collaboration

Design Studios

Collaborative live client briefs, spatial critiques, real site conditions, and joint master-studio design sprints.

Live Client Briefs
Industry Mentors

Interior Design Community

Personalized jury feedback, one-on-one portfolio critiques, and senior practice governance from studio principals.

Executive Critiques
Library & Sourcing

Material Suppliers Network

Direct catalog integration, physical material testing, architectural hardware sourcing, veneers, and acoustic specs.

Sample Labs & Sourcing
Production & Factory Immersion

Manufacturing Units & Factories

Hands-on plant visits, CNC joinery processes, modular furniture production, and metal fabrication workshops.

Factory Immersion
Fabrication Partners

Furniture Manufacturers

Custom millwork prototyping, bespoke loose furniture engineering, upholstery detailing, and hardware integration.

Custom Joinery & Millwork
Technical Partners

3D Visualization Studios

Photo-real rendering pipelines, VR walkthrough technologies, real-time lighting simulation, and BIM workflows.

CGI & Spatial Simulation
Live Project Access

Real Estate Developers

Active residential, commercial, and hospitality site walkthroughs at varying construction & fitout stages.

Live Site Immersion
Build Execution Partners

Construction Contractors

Turnkey MEP coordination, BOQ verification drills, on-site problem resolution, and project safety management.

Turnkey MEP & Build

Our Space

The DNB Campus — Where Design Happens

Located near Mall of Asia in Bengaluru.

DNB Main Design Studio
Studio Floor

Main Design Studio

Open-plan collaborative drafting tables, spatial prototyping pods, and live critique pin-up walls.

DNB Material Library
Material Lab

Material Library

1,000+ categorized physical finishes, architectural hardware, natural stone, and acoustic swatches.

DNB CAD & 3D Lab
Technical Lab

CAD & 3D Lab

High-performance RTX workstations configured for 3ds Max, Corona, Unreal Engine, and Rhino.

DNB Review & Jury Room
Critique Amphitheatre

Review & Jury Room

Tiered critique amphitheatre with 4K projection for design reviews and guest juries.

DNB Workshop Zone
Fabrication Zone

Workshop Zone

Scale model building, material joinery mockups, custom millwork test benches, and fabrication drills.

READY TO BUILD WHAT’S NEXT?

Your career starts here

Join the next generation of DNB professionals and learn to design, build and lead real-world projects.

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