WantedDesign Member
Discover the unique stories and creative journeys of our WantedDesign members as they share their inspirations, design philosophies, and standout work.
Urvi Sharma
INDO-
Co-Founder
INDO- is a Rhode Island-based furniture and lighting design studio serving luxury residential and hospitality projects globally. Established in 2018 by Urvi Sharma and Manan Narang, both from New Delhi, India, and alumni of the Rhode Island School of Design, INDO- seamlessly blends diverse experiences and cultures, fusing its Indian roots with an American design ethos.
Design Approach and Inspiration
Guided by a unique combination of craft, history, and narrative in our design process, INDO- crafts contemporary objects that not only celebrate the handmade but also pay homage to the people and places that inspire them.
Get to know them better...
What’s the one item in your home that you can’t live without, and why?
US: My blanket and my house slippers, we live in an Asian household 🙂
What’s your go-to playlist or song when you need a creative boost?
US: I have a ‘Shop Mujik’ playlist which ranges from instrumental soundtrack music to sufi to pop to global funk. I’ve lost track of how many vibes are in there.
If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?
US: My backup career was to be a forensic analyst/psychologist, although I think I just watched a lot of Criminal Minds growing up and thought that was enough qualification for the job.
My dream
US: I would love to expand my network and have candid conversations with designers at a similar stage in my career but also customers willing to share their purchasing process and challenges. I can contribute by sharing experiences and insights from running a studio of 6 years as well as mentorship with students. Biggest dream is to grow INDO- into a global design brand working across India and the US with multiple verticals (home goods, hospitality and commercial furniture, luxury)
