Shalini Misra, an internationally celebrated interior architect, designer, and property developer, has shaped exceptional spaces for over two decades. Her design studio, with offices in London, Milan, New York, Delhi and Dubai, is dedicated to creating elegant, timeless, and sustainable interiors that prioritise the well-being of inhabitants. Often collaborating with artists and galleries to curate bespoke collections, she also launched Curio in 2022, an evolving and ambitious collection of handcrafted objects, beautiful art and imaginative design from around the world. Misra earned her architecture degree from the Delhi School of Architecture and Planning in India and further honed her expertise in Urban Planning at the University of Columbia in New York. Her enthusiasm for new technology led her to explore Virtual Reality in Architecture at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, London. Acknowledged as one of House & Garden’s top 100 interior designers, Misra is an active contributor to her field. She’s a committee member of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID), serves on the advisory board at KLC School of Design, and is a valued member of The Calico Club’s Steering Committee. In addition, she plays an integral role on Tate’s South Asian Acquisition Committee (SAAC) and judges international design awards. Committed to philanthropy, Misra is a trustee and mentor for the UK charity, Vahani Scholarship Trust, and has also recently established the Curio Open Call initiative, supporting emerging talent from emerging regions worldwide.