Kirath Ghundoo is a British-Indian multi-disciplinary designer and artist whose work explores colour, pattern, surface and texture across the creative industries. Drawing on a multitude of influences that touch upon heritage, travel, the everyday, lifestyle, nature, fashion and iconic design era’s, her work is playful and aims to elicit a sense of joy. Representing a visual diary of the world around her, Kirath’s work encompasses a fusion of everything she loves.
In 2011, she introduced her first wallpaper collection, 'Mix 'n' Match 11', at 100% Design in London. Her iconic wallpapers defy traditional conventions, ripping up the rule book, encouraging clients to have fun by creating unique feature walls with mismatched pattern and colour. Since launching she has become a favourite of the design and interiors press both in the UK and internationally, recognised as one of nine leading women in design by ELLE Decoration UK and the ‘queen of pretty geometrics’ by Living Etc. Her work has been featured in major design publications such as, AD, British Vogue, The Independent, The Observer and Mix Interiors.
Her digital surface pattern work has attracted a number of international product brand collaborations across ceramic tiles, furnishing fabrics, homeware and accessories. In 2020 she launched a range of original abstract artworks exploring a hand rendered approach to her creativity landing a covergirl feature for Sunday Times Home. Having built a loyal client base her work can be seen across product, workspace, retail, healthcare and residential spaces around the world.
Her work explores creative boundaries through technical experimentation with digital and hand rendered mixed media to produce innovative new outcomes. Through her curiosity, inquisitiveness and observation, she identifies eclectic themes and inspirations encouraging her work to change, adapt and grow. She is open to exploring a range of multidisciplinary projects utilising her skillset to explore new challenges and projects. If you have an idea for a project or collaboration, come say hello and lets chat.
Gallery Representation
Art in Offices, London
Greenhouse Interiors, Australia
Gallerina, Darlington, UK
Blik, Los Angeles, USA
Trade Shows
2019 Decorex, London, 2016 100% Design, London, 2015 100% Design, London, 2015 Ideal Home Show, London, 2014 Maison & Objet, Paris, 2014 Home, London, 2013 Maison & Objet, Paris, 2012 100% Design, London, 2011 100% Design, London, 2011 100% Design, London
Exhibitions
2023 AdLib Gallery, London, Group Exhibition, 2021 508 Gallery, London, Travel with Colour, 2015 W is for Wallpaper, Wales, 2013 Vivienne Westwood, Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Milan, 2011 Harvey Nichols, Leeds, UK, 2011 Urban Outfitters, Leeds, UK
Awards and Nominations
2017 Northern Design Awards, Best Designer, Finalist
2013 London Magazine Rising Star, nominated by Lee Broom
2012 ELLE Decoration British Design Awards, Nominee
2012 Homes and Garden runner up ‘Young Designer of the Year’
2012 Heart Home Design Awards, Shortlisted Best Designer Maker
2011 Elle Decoration Treasure Trail, scouted for best collection, 100% Design, London