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Looking for a space that is not just beautiful, but functional: thoughtful circulation, controlled lighting, materials that dialogue with the actual use of the place. This is exactly what I design.
Founder of Aura Interiors, I support individuals and project leaders in Tunisia and the French diaspora on high-end interior architecture projects: villas, premium apartments, studios and short-term rentals with high perceived value, commercial spaces and offices.
My difference: I don't start with a mood board, I start with spatial logic. Every choice of height, material, and volume hierarchy responds to a clear intention, not a trend. The result is a coherent space from start to finish, designed to last and to stand out.
I deliver: concept and design intentions, layout plans, material and lighting palettes, photorealistic 3D renderings, and support through to implementation monitoring.
If you want an interior that has real logic behind every decision and not just a pretty picture on Instagram, let's discuss your project.
French
Native or bilingual
Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational
Can work on-site
Tunis (up to 50km), Sousse (up to 50km), Hammamet (up to 50km)
Experience
- SANIPROShowroom Design Advisor — Bathroom, Tiling & DécorARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNINGJanuary 2017 - January 2020 (3 years)Sousse, Tunisia-Client Advisory on Fixtures & Finishes— Guided residential and professional clients in selecting faucets, sanitary ware, tiling and decorative fittings, turning technical product options into coherent, design-led choices for their space.-Showroom Design & Product Staging— Designed and merchandised showroom displays — spatial layout, material pairings and atmosphere — so clients could project themselves into finished spaces and visualize real material combinations.-Product & Materials Expertise— Built deep technical knowledge across brassware, sanitary ware, coverings and décor lines, advising on quality, compatibility and specification.-Sourcing & Supply Coordination— Managed stock and procurement, ensuring the right materials and finishes were available and coordinated for each client project.-Team Supervision & Training— Supervised and trained the sales team on product knowledge, materials and client advisory.-Pricing, Invoicing & Financial Follow-up— Handled pricing, quotations, invoicing and payment follow-through, keeping client accounts and projects on track.
- HAMMAMIGROUP - CERAMSQUAREInterior Design & Technical Advisor — Finishes & 3D VisualizationJanuary 2020 - January 2023 (3 years)Ceram, Barneveld, GE, Netherlands-2D/3D Modeling for Material Selection— Produced 2D layouts and photorealistic 3D renders so clients could visualize their space and confidently choose their finishes — flooring, wall coverings and surface materials — *before* committing, reducing hesitation and costly mistakes.-Client Advisory & Design Guidance— Translated each client's needs, constraints and taste into clear finishing and layout recommendations, with a consultative, design-first approach rather than a transactional one.-Space Analysis & Design Strategy— Analyzed spaces, usage and briefs to optimize layouts and propose coherent material and finishing solutions tailored to each project.-Project Coordination & Client Communication— Managed project documentation, timelines and communication between clients, suppliers and internal teams, from first brief to final delivery.-Budgeting & Financial Follow-up— Prepared quotations, tracked project budgets and handled payment follow-through to keep projects on schedule.-Product & Materials Expertise / Team Training— Built deep technical knowledge of finishes and materials, and trained teams to raise the quality of client advice and specification.-B2B Relationships— Developed and maintained relationships with professional partners (developers, showrooms, trades) through a design-led, advisory approach.
- CUISINA - MARMOTEKHead of Design Office — Kitchens & Central IslandsJanuary 2023 - January 2024 (1 year)Territoire de Belfort, France-Design Office Leadership— Headed and structured the *bureau d'étude*: managing the design team, workload, quality standards and deadlines to deliver bespoke kitchen and central-island projects on time and on brief.-Bespoke Kitchen & Island Design (2D/3D)— Translated each client's needs, lifestyle and space constraints into custom kitchen and central-island layouts — ergonomics, circulation, materials and finishes — producing 2D plans and 3D visualizations to guide client decisions.-Client Advisory & Material Selection— Guided clients through cabinetry, worktops, finishes and hardware choices, aligning technical options with a coherent design vision for their home.-Key-Account & High-Value Project Management— Managed complex, high-stakes projects for key accounts from design brief to delivery — coordinating design, feasibility, suppliers and installation.-Budgeting & Financial Follow-up— Oversaw quotations, project budgets and payment follow-through to keep projects on schedule and on scope.
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Education
- Applied Master's Degree — Interior designHigher Institute of Fine Arts of Nabeul (ISBA Nabeul) — University of Carthage2018Higher Institute of Fine Arts of Nabeul (ISBA Nabeul) — University of Carthage