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In Profile:
By Design House

In Profile:

by By Design House

Shortlisted: Living Space - Middle East & Africas Award

The International Design & Architecture Awards 2025

IDA 2025

Name: Dalia Najim

Company: By Design House

Position within company: Chief Design Officer

Website: www.bydesignhouse.com

Tell us a little about your background in design (education, experience, etc)

I have studied and got a major of Design & Fine arts from Dar Al Hekma university In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and been working in the design & real estate field for over 10 years.

How would you describe your personal design style?

Contemporary with a glam twist.

Where does your design inspiration come from?

From travelling.

What was your favourite project to work on and why?

A private office for a law firm; because the timing and budget was limited and we had to finish It In a short duration with a great outcome.

What was your most challenging project to work on and why?

A residential villa for a family that wanted to use a lot of new design trends, they were a little hesitant when it comes to

approving designs and changed their minds often.

Which products/services could you not live without when designing?

Sketching pens.

Design program software.

In what direction do you feel that design is moving towards in a general sense?

Towards sustainable and using more minimal design elements.

Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2024 and beyond.

Minimalism.

Innovation.

Attention to detail.

Sustainability.

Functionality.

If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be?

The core of creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces comes from reflecting the client’s identity In the space.

How important are The International Design & Architecture Awards?

It’s great in gaining international recognition and getting the name of the brand to reach different societies.

What projects are you currently working on?

Residential and commercial projects.

What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months?

To deliver the projects that we started beginning of the year and grow the company’s portfolio.

Final thoughts; tell us a little more about yourself and your daily inspirations:

Your most treasured possession?

A small souvenir from a nice memory.

Your favourite holiday destination?

Monaco

Your favourite hotel, restaurant & bar?

Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo.

Your favourite book, film & song?

Book: The Secret.

Film: Harry Potter.

Your favourite food and drink?

Pasta.

Your favourite way to spend an afternoon?

Tea time.

If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?

Accountant.

By Design House has been shortlisted for the Living Space – Middle East & Africas Award in The International Design & Architecture Awards 2025.

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