Faiza Syed

Achievements

• Enhanced Property Value: Increased property value through innovative space planning and aesthetic design.
• Managed Renovations: Oversaw successful renovations, ensuring design cohesion, aesthetic integrity, and code compliance.
• Achieved Client Satisfaction: Delivered customized design solutions that met diverse client needs and preferences.
• Built Industry Connections: Developed strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and real estate professionals for project execution.
• Conducted Market Analysis: Informed design strategies with comprehensive market research and trends analysis.
• Promoted Sustainability: Integrated eco-friendly and sustainable practices into design projects to attract environmentally conscious clients.
• Curated Portfolio: Created a diverse portfolio showcasing successful projects and design versatility across styles and themes.
• Fostered Partnerships: Developed strong partnerships with businesses for collaboration and growth opportunities in the industry.
• Achieved Training Targets: Successfully trained professionals both nationally and internationally, enhancing skill sets in interior design and real estate consultancy.
• Established foundational processes for business operations.

Real Estate Experience
Independent Real Estate Consultant
August 2022 – Present
• Began working independently in the real estate sector in 2022, advising clients on international property investments and market opportunities.
• Built expertise in luxury real estate consulting, offering insights through podcasts, talks, and market analysis.
• Guided clients in portfolio diversification, property acquisition, and long-term investment strategies.
DAR Global – International Luxury Real Estate Developer
Officially Connected: October 2025 – Present
• Formally partnered with DAR Global to market and promote their premium international projects.
• Provide strategic advisory services to high-net-worth clients, positioning DAR Global developments within competitive global markets.
• Combine design knowledge with real estate consulting to deliver holistic solutions that integrate lifestyle, aesthetics, and investment value.
Key Achievements
• Established a reputation as a thought leader by sharing real estate market insights across digital platforms and podcasts.
• Expanded international reach by successfully promoting DAR Global’s projects in Turkey, UAE, and beyond.
• Created a unique value proposition by bridging interior design expertise with real estate advisory.

• Lead Online Interior Design Basic & Advanced Program
• Cover graphic language, drafting techniques, AutoCAD usage, and material exploration
• Focus on specification, application, and installation of materials
• Enhance students' design skills and prepare them for professional practice

• Delivered engaging assignments and encourage active student participation
• Utilized Sketchbook Pro to teach interior and object design
• Foster student success and foundational knowledge through workshop environments

• Designed captivating visual displays to showcase furniture and home products
• Aligned displays with marketing campaigns and seasonal themes
• Managed inventory, product placement, and sales team collaboration
• Updated displays to reflect changing trends and customer preferences
• Contributed to store layout enhancement and maintained display aesthetics

• Taught introductory to advanced principles of contemporary interior design
• Covered topics such as design concepts, spatial planning, color schemes, and furnishings
• Guided students in developing strong portfolios to enhance career prospects

• Facilitated creative and technical knowledge acquisition in interior design
• Explored color psychology, fabric understanding, space management, and market insights
• Covered modern trends, accessory design, portfolio development, and virtual design tools

• Instructed Interior Furniture and AutoCAD courses
• Encompassed basics to advanced knowledge of interior design, furniture placement, and AutoCAD planning
• Encouraged a blend of aesthetics and practical considerations for versatile design applications
• Familiarized students with market interactions and consultation processes

• Strategically design and deliver courses in accordance with curriculum objectives
• Created detailed syllabi that encompass attendance expectations and grading standards
• Kept abreast of evolving industry practices, trends, and research findings
• Applied efficient assessment methods to evaluate student achievements
• Actively endorsed educational initiatives and actively participate in student recruitment and retention endeavors

• Implemented innovative technologies to enrich the learning journey
• Oversaw and guided student involvement in various activities, encompassing dissertations, projects, and placements in industrial settings
• Seamlessly integrated research components into the teaching process, fostering holistic skill development

• Created mood boards for client presentations, ensuring effective communication of design concepts
• Led FF&E project at Adore Studio, overseeing work from design stage to site execution
• Mentored junior designers, enhancing operational efficiency and customer service
• Monitored multiple databases for inventory management and coordination
• Established fns-Interior Design Studio, providing comprehensive interior design education and services
• Managed all phases of interior projects, including proposal preparation, contract negotiation, vendor coordination, and project compliance
• Wood Joinery Project
• Collaborated on an International Project in wood joinery, contributing to kitchen design, door design, window design, and gypsum false ceiling

• Specialized in residential kitchen projects with emphasis on spatial design and color coordination

• Developed innovative furniture and product designs aligned with brand aesthetics
• Created detailed design drawings and collaborated with artisans for quality production

• Developed display showcases within showroom, creating functional yet aesthetically pleasing spaces through drafting and drawing techniques
• Designed display setups showcased in Home Xpress Magazine, 2009; received Designer of the Month title
• In-charge of Clifton & Gulshan Outlets, refurbishing and revamping spaces, 2010
• Introduced ceramic vases & pottery to accessory offerings, enhancing product range
• Conceptualized studio setups for real estate market and corporate catalogs, 2011