Saara Pokharel Interior designer, Lecturer
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🏠 Professional Interior Design Tutor & Industry Expert
Namaste! I am Saara Pokharel, an Interior Designer dedicated to helping students and aspiring designers master the art of creating functional and aesthetic spaces.

Interior design is more than just picking colors; it is about understanding how people move through a room, the psychology of lighting, and the technical precision of a floor plan. Whether you are a college student struggling with your studio projects or a professional looking to master design software, I am here to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world practice.

What I Bring to Our Lessons
I don’t believe in boring, one-way lectures. My teaching is project-based. This means we will work on actual designs, solving real problems as we go. Depending on your needs, we can focus on:

The Fundamentals: Understanding space planning, ergonomics, and the "Golden Rules" of color and lighting.

Material Knowledge: Understanding wood, stones, fabrics, and how to source them within a budget.

Portfolio Mentorship: Organizing your work to help you land your first internship or client.

Why Choose Me?
Industry Insights: I don't just teach from a book; I share tips from my own experience working on residential and commercial projects.

Customized Learning Path: No two students are the same. I tailor my curriculum to your current skill level and your end goals.

Problem-Solving Focus: If you are stuck on a specific project or software bug, we will solve it together in real-time.

Fluent Communication: I offer lessons in English, Nepali, and Hindi, ensuring you understand every complex concept clearly.

My Teaching Philosophy
I believe that design software should be a tool for your creativity, not a barrier. My goal is to make you so comfortable with the technical side that you can focus entirely on your creative vision. I am patient, encouraging, and always available to answer the "silly" questions that others might skip.

Ready to start your design journey? I offer a free 20-minute consultation to discuss your goals, review your current work, and see how we can best work together. Let’s build something beautiful!

Subjects

  • Interior Design Beginner-Intermediate

  • Design Presentation (Mood board, Theme Board, Color Board etc) Beginner-Intermediate

  • Designer Personality & Professional Traits Beginner-Intermediate

  • Interior Design Fundamentals (Beginner Friendly) Beginner

  • Design Pitching for High-Value Clients Beginner-Intermediate

Experience

  • Lecturer, Progam Officer (Jul, 2025–Present) at Kantipur International College
    As a Program Officer and Lecturer at Kantipur International College (KIC), I organize and execute college programs, workshops, and events, managing logistics, budgets, and stakeholder coordination. I also deliver engaging interior design lectures and hands-on studio sessions, guiding students in concept development, moodboard creation, and portfolio building. I mentor students, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and professional growth, while staying updated with industry trends and teaching methodologies to enrich learning outcomes.
  • Interior Designer (Mar, 2025–May, 2025) at Piqqe.io
    Specialized in design execution, sales, and high-value client pitching for luxury residential
    projects.
    Created moodboards and pitched designs worth crores, successfully securing major clients.
    Produced detailed execution drawings, coordinated with vendors and contractors, and ensured
    smooth on-site implementation.
    Managed end-to-end execution through regular site visits, CNC cutting drawings, and 3D
    coordination.

Education

  • Bachelors In Design (Interior) (Oct, 2021–Oct, 2025) from Sharda university greater noida

Fee details

    रू1,000–1,500/hour (US$6.58–9.87/hour)

    Complexity of Subject/Software
    Different topics require different levels of effort and expertise.

    Design Theory & Basics: (e.g., Color theory, history of design) → Standard Rate.

    2D Software: (e.g., AutoCAD) → Standard + 20%.

    3D Modeling & Rendering: (e.g., SketchUp + V-Ray, 3ds Max, Lumion) → Higher Rate (due to high system requirements and technical difficulty).

    2. Student’s Academic Level
    The higher the academic level, the more preparation you have to do.

    Hobbyists/Beginners: Lowest rate.

    Diploma/Undergraduate Students: Mid-range.

    Professional/Master’s Level: Highest rate (as it involves complex portfolio building and technical problem-solving).

    3. Type of Assistance
    Tutoring is different from helping with a specific project.

    Regular Tutoring: Hourly rate applies.

    Assignment/Project Help: Usually a fixed price based on the deadline and workload, rather than an hourly rate.

    Portfolio Review: Can be a one-time fixed fee for a full audit of the student's work.

    4. Class Duration & Frequency
    You can use discounts to encourage long-term bookings.

    Single Occasional Class: Full price.

    Bulk Packages: (e.g., 10 classes paid in advance) → 10%–15% Discount.

    Group Sessions: If 2 or 3 students join together, you can charge each student 60–70% of your individual rate.

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