Kirath Ghundoo is a surface pattern designer and abstract artist working internationally. Renowned for her bold use of color and pattern, she creates custom wallpapers and abstract artwork for interior spaces. Drawing inspiration from travel, nature, heritage and the everyday, her work is playful, immersive, and full of energy. In addition to interiors, she collaborates with brands across industries, designing patterns for products.
How it all started
In 2011, Kirath introduced her iconic wallpapers at 100% Design in London. Her innovative, non-repeating designs emphasise sustainability by minimising waste, making her the first to pioneer this concept. This achievement led to her nomination for the ELLE Decoration British Design Award in 2012, and in 2013, Living Etc. hailed her as "the queen of pretty geometrics." Drawing inspiration from travel, nature, culture, fashion, music, people and the everyday, her work is playful, emotive, and fusion of all things her.
As a surface pattern designer her 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 landing a covergirl feature for Sunday Times Home, UK. Having built a loyal client base her work can be seen across product, workspace, retail, healthcare and residential spaces around the world.
Kirath has also built a successful academic career, sharing her industry expertise in design and enterprise at various UK universities. She currently teaches at London College of Fashion.
Kirath has gained recognition in the design and interiors media both in the UK and internationally, being named one of nine leading women in design by ELLE Decoration UK in 2021 and the ‘Queen of Pretty Geometrics’ by Living Etc in 2013. Her work has been showcased in 150+ design publications, including AD, British Vogue, The Independent, The Observer, and Mix Interiors.
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
Showrooms for Original Artworks
Greenhouse Interiors, Australia
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