Chinky and Ankit are the co-founders of Upside Artist Design Studio, a practice built on creativity, collaboration, and a shared passion for meaningful design. With over a decade of individual experience, they bring complementary strengths that make their partnership unique and impactful.

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Chinky, an architect by training, completed her bachelor’s degree from Priyadarshini College of Architecture & Design Studies, Nagpur, in 2014. Over the past 10 years, she has worked with well-known firms such as Livspace and Homelane, gaining expertise as both designer and manager. She is known for her meticulous approach on site, her commitment to quality, and her drive to raise benchmarks in construction and finishing. While she takes design and execution seriously, her lighthearted humor keeps the team motivated and creates an enjoyable working culture.

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Ankit, with a background in interior design from the Sushant School of Architecture and Srishti School of Design, Bangalore, has equally rich experience. His career includes working with some of Delhi’s leading high-end luxury studios, a stint at Livspace, and heading the design department at Asian Paints in Pune. His expertise lies in blending luxury sensibilities with practical functionality, always pushing boundaries to deliver refined spaces. Outside work, his interest in street photography shapes his perspective, adding depth and a human touch to his design philosophy.

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Together, Ankit and Chinky lead a passionate design, construction, and supervision team at Upside Artist. Their combined vision is to create homes and spaces that are elegant, functional, and timeless, while continuously improving the quality of construction and execution. As a duo, they believe in participation, collaboration, and the joy of transforming ideas into inspiring realities.