Our Team
At Raffles Design International, the knowledge imparted to the students by the faculty members meet international standards of education, ensuring that each individual who signs up for any of the courses offered by the Institute grasps the subject matter in the best manner, whether it be in the form of theoretical or practical application. Therefore, Raffles Design International ensures that each faculty member who signs up to be a part of the Institute brings their own experience to the classroom, bringing new perspectives to the world of design.

Dominik Raskin
Program Director
Department : Interior Design & Product Design
Academic Qualification : Master of Architecture from Sint- Lucas, Brussels.
Certificate in Painting from Sint- Lucas, Brussels
Professional Experience : Dominik Raskin (Belgium, 1980) graduated as an architect in 2003 and has since worked on various architectural, interior and product designs.
He has been lecturing lecturing since 2009 in Asia. Dominik focuses on concept thinking, 3D modeling, usability and novel design approaches. His work has been published in multiple publications over the years.
Nationality : Belgian

OUR CREATIVE PRACTITIONERS
Abhishek Soni
Principal Designer and Founder
“I am Abhishek Soni, Principal Designer and Founder of DesignGrit Studio based in Mumbai. I have 6 years of experience in the Design Industry today. During which I have worked on many Product Design projects for Middle Eastern, American and Indian clients. ”
Swati Chandrasekhar
Interior Design
“Swati is an Interior Solution Designer by profession, having varied experiences and exposure to unique, complicated, visually appealing and challenging designs. She creates designs and absorbs them into young Professional Designers to ensure that the future generation are able to visualize their ideas in a better perspective.”
Preeti Mahajan
Fashion Marketing and Management
Kriti Vij
Interior Design
“An interior designer by profession, Kriti has successfully completed 20 residence project ranging from small apartments to farm houses. She is also an actor and has been part of web shows and short films like Baked and What The Folks.”
Deepshikha Garg
Fashion Marketing and Management
“Ms. Deepshikha has diverse and rich professional experience in Fashion Product Development, Buying & Merchandising and Export Marketing. Backed by strong industry exposure, she has been in fashion education field bridging the gap in theory and practice for last 7 years to prepare students for their future journey.”
Varsha Rao
Fashion Marketing and Management
“Varsha Rao is a positive impact graphic designer and illustrator who works with brands to help them attain their sustainable development goals through design solutions. ”
Reenu Singh
Product Design
“Reenu has extensive experience in the field of Industrial Design, Interior Design and Building Design & Planning. She has worked in several projects at the Instrument Design Development Centre (IDDC) at IIT Delhi as well as at IDC, IIT Bombay. Her work has been published in national and local newspapers.”
Ria Hingarh
Interior Design
“Founder and Principal Designer at ALTSPACE, Ria Hingarh is an Interior and Furniture Designer with a Dual Master from Florence Institute of Design International, Italy. She is also an Alumni of Raffles Design International, Mumbai. She has worked on various types of projects - both commercial and residential. She specializes in ensuring excellence in design strategies along with a keen sense of elemental materials and colour schemes.”
Abhishek Soni
Principal Designer and Founder
“I am Abhishek Soni, Principal Designer and Founder of DesignGrit Studio based in Mumbai. I have 6 years of experience in the Design Industry today. During which I have worked on many Product Design projects for Middle Eastern, American and Indian clients. ”
Swati Chandrasekhar
Interior Design
“Swati is an Interior Solution Designer by profession, having varied experiences and exposure to unique, complicated, visually appealing and challenging designs. She creates designs and absorbs them into young Professional Designers to ensure that the future generation are able to visualize their ideas in a better perspective.”
Preeti Mahajan
Fashion Marketing and Management
Kriti Vij
Interior Design
“An interior designer by profession, Kriti has successfully completed 20 residence project ranging from small apartments to farm houses. She is also an actor and has been part of web shows and short films like Baked and What The Folks.”
Deepshikha Garg
Fashion Marketing and Management
“Ms. Deepshikha has diverse and rich professional experience in Fashion Product Development, Buying & Merchandising and Export Marketing. Backed by strong industry exposure, she has been in fashion education field bridging the gap in theory and practice for last 7 years to prepare students for their future journey.”
Varsha Rao
Fashion Marketing and Management
“Varsha Rao is a positive impact graphic designer and illustrator who works with brands to help them attain their sustainable development goals through design solutions. ”
Reenu Singh
Product Design
“Reenu has extensive experience in the field of Industrial Design, Interior Design and Building Design & Planning. She has worked in several projects at the Instrument Design Development Centre (IDDC) at IIT Delhi as well as at IDC, IIT Bombay. Her work has been published in national and local newspapers.”
Ria Hingarh
Interior Design
“Founder and Principal Designer at ALTSPACE, Ria Hingarh is an Interior and Furniture Designer with a Dual Master from Florence Institute of Design International, Italy. She is also an Alumni of Raffles Design International, Mumbai. She has worked on various types of projects - both commercial and residential. She specializes in ensuring excellence in design strategies along with a keen sense of elemental materials and colour schemes.”
Interior Design
“Ar. Shwetambari SK is experienced Founding Partner with a demonstrated history of working in the architecture & interior planning industry of around 9 years. Skilled in Feasibility Studies, Sustainable Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Comprehensive Planning, and Project management. Professional at Capacity Development in Built Heritage & Conservation and Environment Sustainable approach towards planning.”
Architect, Entrepreneur, Educator, Coach
“Mumbai-based architect and entrepreneur Atita Shetty is a customization expert, with a series of small, stylish and uniquely fluid spaces to her credit. an artist, an animal activist, a dancer, a chef and an aspiring writer. She has been an avid world traveler, exploring cultures and cuisines, has spent over 7 years as an educator, and nearly 10 years as a life-coach to several aspiring young students, entrepreneurs, executives, coaching them to navigate through areas of relationships, performance, communication, business and finances. Atita is extremely passionate about being of service.”