Mrinalini Ghadiok — CEO
I’m an architect by training, a writer by instinct, and a cultural strategist by choice. Over the past two decades, I have shaped a multidisciplinary practice at the intersection of built environments, editorial landscapes, and cultural programming. As a design culturist, I explore the deeper intentions behind creative work and advocate for interdisciplinary conversations that shape more empathetic and relevant futures. My current practice is centred around writing and editorial work—crafting essays, interviews, features, and long-form narratives that reveal the quiet intelligence and layered thinking behind design. I write independently for leading publishing platforms and work closely with architects and studios to articulate the ethos of their work through carefully honed words. This includes developing monographs, editing books, and creating studio publications that translate practice into lasting narrative. In parallel, I work with design-led organisations, cultural platforms, creative studios, and affiliated brands, to help shape their voice and story. This is not about branding in the conventional sense—it’s about building meaning. I collaborate with individuals and teams to unearth the values that drive them and create frameworks for public engagement, communication, and cultural presence that feel both authentic and alive. Previously, I served as the founding editor of mondo*arc India and later led STIRworld, building critical platforms for Indian design and architecture on a global stage. Through initiatives like Unplugged Talks, Conversations @ Conscious Collective, and VC Live, I have curated dialogues that champion inclusivity, design empathy, and cultural intelligence. Recognised among 80 women shaping Indian architecture at the 2023 Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale, I now divide my time between New Delhi and Mumbai—writing, curating, and consulting with those who seek to make meaningful, intelligent contributions to the cultural and built environment. If you are a studio, organisation, or platform looking to express the depth of your ideas—or a reader seeking stories that linger—I would love to connect.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a cultural strategist and design curator with a focus on architectural narratives.
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Experience: 20 yrs 3 mos
Career Highlights
- Two decades of multidisciplinary practice in architecture and design.
- Founding editor of leading design publications in India.
- Recognized among 80 women shaping Indian architecture.
Work Experience
Architectural Digest India
Head of Editorial Content (4 mos)
Unplugged Talks
Design Unplugged @ The Q | Curator & Host (9 mos)
Unplugged Talks | Curator and Host (6 yrs 1 mo)
Independent Consultant
Curator and Host (6 yrs 2 mos)
Writer (6 yrs 2 mos)
STIRworld
Editor, www.STIRworld.com (1 yr 5 mos)
Editor, mondo*arc india (3 yrs 10 mos)
Sushant School of Art and Architecture
Faculty - Architecture Studio (1 yr 4 mos)
Self-employed
Independent Design Consultant (2 yrs 10 mos)
Matra Architects and Rurban Planners
Project Architect (3 yrs)
Arquitectonica
Architectural Intern (4 mos)
Integrated Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Creative Director (5 yrs)
Mandala
Architect, Lighting Design Assistant (7 mos)
Ashok B Lall Architects
Architectural Intern (4 mos)
KSLD (Kevan Shaw Lighting Design)
Assistant Lighting Designer (3 mos)
Elkus Manfredi Architects
Architectural Intern (4 mos)
Parkin Architects Limited
Architectural Intern (4 mos)
Education
Master of Arts - MA [Distinction] at Architectural Association
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) [Honours] at University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) at TVB School of Habitat Studies
High School at The Mother's International School