Dipti Saigal IPS
Professional Legacy:
Dipti Saigal, the Principal Lighting Designer at Light Touch, is a creative force with an impressive track record spanning 18 years. Her journey began with a with a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai in 2004, followed by a diploma in Interior Design from L.S. Raheja Institute of Architecture in 2008. These diverse educational backgrounds laid the foundation for her multifaceted career.
Dipti’s professional story is a tapestry woven with diverse projects that have demanded her specific design and management expertise. Her portfolio boasts an array of accomplishments, including lighting design, project and tender management. Her approach to each project involves meticulous research, conceptual design, development, and the creation of detailed working and presentation drawings.
Her notable completed projects include the Masti Restaurant, Casa Milano Showroom, ID Design Showroom at Mall of Emirates, Better Life Showroom at Mall of Emirates, and Jaguar & Land Rover showrooms in India. These projects showcase her ability to infuse spaces with light and innovation, creating memorable environments for clients and customers alike.
Beyond the Desk:
Beyond her professional achievements, Dipti is a well-rounded individual with a love for cooking and reading. In her leisure time, she is an enthusiast of motor car racing, a sport that mirrors her passion for speed and precision in design.
Her favourite movie, “The Godfather,” reflects her appreciation for storytelling and the complexities of human nature. However, a lesser-known fact about Dipti is her love for driving, and she harbours a dream of joining a racing club someday, embracing the thrill of the racetrack.
When asked about her favourite inspiring projects, she mentions an art installation by Karolina Halatek called “The Beacon.” This choice reflects her appreciation for art that illuminates spaces in innovative ways, much like her own work in lighting design.
At Light Touch:
Since joining Light Touch in September 2021, Dipti has brought her wealth of experience and skills to the table, enriching the company in numerous ways. Her role encompasses various responsibilities, driving commercial and retail projects, including client presentation and coordination management, work-winning capability, managing design teams in alignment with project schedules all while ensuring the delivery of projects from concept to IFC, coordinating and managing external resource teams, product research and selection, and maintaining quality assurance and quality control standards. Her strong communication skills enable her to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues, ensuring that projects are managed and delivered seamlessly from start to finish.
Dipti’s creative skills are evident in her ability to drive innovation and push design boundaries. She is not just a lighting designer; she is a visionary who can offer creative direction to subsequent design teams, guiding them toward excellence. With a minimum of five years of experience and two years in design management, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role at Light Touch.
