Rowan
Fernando
About me
Hi, I'm Rowan Fernando and I graduated in interior design from SRM Institute of Science and Technology. I'm now studying a Master of Design Innovation and Technology at RMIT in Melbourne.
During my studies I completed internships at Design DNA and Chestnut Storeys in Chennai, working on residential projects from drawings through to site. At RMIT I hope to deepen my skills and explore how I can open up new possibilities in design.
For me, design starts with how people live and work every day. Whether it's a room or an object, I want it to be clear, useful and easy to live with. Outside the studio I photograph people, streets and nature.
Contact
Photography
Experience
Interior Design Intern
Design DNA, Architecture and Interior Design
Jul 2025 – Nov 2025 · Chennai, India
- Prepared furniture, electrical and ceiling layouts, elevations and carpentry details
- Followed projects on site from demolition and ceiling framing to finishing
Interior Design Intern
Chestnut Storeys
Jun 2025 · Chennai, India
- Professional training
- Prepared floor plans, elevations and bathroom details for residential projects
- Detailed custom pendant lights and bathroom vanity options
Education
Master of Design Innovation and Technology
RMIT University, Melbourne
2026 – Present
Bachelor of Design, Interior Design
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
2022 – 2026
Event coordination
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
- Main event coordinator, Fab'25 NOVA
- Design team, Design Reflections '23, Fab'24, Design Dialogues and Design Conclave '24