Women’s Day Special – Pooja Sahai

On the occasion of Womens Day, we caught up with Pooja Sahai on what inspires her, and her views and ideas as a woman in the field of design. We hope you enjoy this tête-à-tête!

Berger Paints India: What inspires you to think creatively and fuels you to paint your imagination? (Paint your imagination is Berger Paints tagline).

Pooja Sahai: Nature. My morning walk, holidays and books. Situations that are challenging design, solution wise.

Berger Paints India: Which is your favourite project till date? Tell us more about it.

Pooja Sahai: A work space for tmi which not only had to reflect the work done by the team which is very technical in nature but also be a reflection of the free-spirited nature of the owner. All this within a very strict timeline,.

Berger Paints India: How do you achieve work-life balance?

Pooja Sahai: I take it a day at time. Sorting my priorities works the best for me.

Berger Paints India: Who is your favourite woman in the world of design/architecture?

Pooja Sahai: Zaha Hadid and Coco Chanel.

Berger Paints India: Which design trend are you most excited about?

Pooja Sahai: The eclectic trend, which is always around.

Berger Paints India: How does it feel to be a women architect/interior designer amongst male counterparts?

Pooja Sahai: I believe that this has been a profession where ability and sincerity play a bigger role than gender . So yes very comfortable.

Berger Paints India: Do you think interior design is a gender-dominated vocation?

Pooja Sahai: The world is constantly changing. I remember a Song from a Bollywood movie called hum tum quoting how if a woman has nothing better to do she becomes an interior decorator.Its all about gender fluidity now. Design envelopes everybody and everything.

Berger Paints India: Which books are you currently reading/what are your hobbies?

Pooja Sahai: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. The Art of Looking Sideways by Alan Fletcher.

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