In an industry often shaped by convention and continuity, Rashmi G. Sajjan’s journey into interior design stands out as a story of reinvention, courage, and clarity of purpose. Founder of Plutus, a contemporary interior design company driven by purposeful thinking and human-centric design, Rashmi represents a new generation of designers who are not only creatively driven but deeply rooted in research, structure, and intent. Her path from mechanical engineering and aerospace to interior design is not a departure from logic,it is an evolution of it.
Rashmi graduated in mechanical engineering from BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) in 2021,India’s oldest and first private engineering college,where she developed a strong foundation in systems thinking, structure, and problem-solving. She began her professional career at Collins Aerospace, where she worked until 2023. The aerospace industry, known for its precision, discipline, and uncompromising standards, shaped her understanding of processes, quality, and accountability. But despite the stability and prestige of the sector, Rashmi felt a growing pull towards a more creative, human-facing domain,one that allowed her to work not only with systems, but with experiences, emotions, and spaces.
Choosing to leave the aerospace industry was not an impulsive decision, but a deliberate one. Rashmi joined JD Institute of Design, Bangalore, to formally transition into interior design, where she refined her creative language with academic rigour and research-driven exploration. As a graduate of JD Institute of Design (2026), she brings a rare blend of engineering logic and design sensitivity,combining strong fundamentals with a deep understanding of spatial experience, materiality, light, and human behaviour.
This multidisciplinary foundation now shapes her design philosophy. Rashmi does not view interiors as surface-level aesthetics, but as living systems,spaces that influence behaviour, productivity, comfort, and emotion. Her approach is rooted in context, function, and purpose. For her, good design is not loud or trend-driven; it is thoughtful, restrained, and enduring. She believes that interiors must evolve from how people live, work, and move through spaces, rather than from visual references alone.
This philosophy finds expression through Plutus, the interior design company she founded with a vision to redefine private interiors through thoughtful design, precision, and reliability. Plutus is driven by contemporary thinking and purposeful design, focusing on creating spaces that are visually refined, functionally efficient, and deeply human-centric. The brand positions itself at the intersection of structure and expression,where technical discipline meets creative storytelling.
What makes Plutus structurally unique is its strategic backing by Indu Infra, a construction company with extensive experience in executing large-scale government infrastructure projects. With Indu Infra’s technical expertise and execution strength, Plutus marks a decisive entry into the private sector, bridging the gap between structured construction excellence and expressive interior design. This collaboration creates a rare model in the industry,where design vision is supported by execution capability, operational discipline, and technical reliability.
Under Rashmi’s leadership, Plutus is not positioned as a conventional design studio, but as a design-led organization with a systems mindset. The company focuses on precision in planning, clarity in process, and accountability in delivery,values drawn directly from her engineering and aerospace background. At the same time, Plutus remains deeply rooted in creativity, material exploration, and contextual design thinking.
Rashmi’s view of interior design goes beyond aesthetics. She sees it as a tool for shaping experiences and improving quality of life. According to her design philosophy, spaces should guide emotion, create calm, enable movement, and support function,without overwhelming the user. Light, proportion, texture, and spatial flow are treated as core design elements, not decorative additions. Her work reflects a belief in subtlety, balance, and longevity, where design is felt more than seen.
As a founder, Rashmi represents a new-age entrepreneur,research-driven, systems-oriented, and purpose-led. Her journey challenges the idea that careers must follow linear paths. Instead, it reflects a broader shift in how young professionals today redefine success: not through stability alone, but through alignment, meaning, and impact.
Plutus, under her leadership, aims to build a reputation not just for beautiful interiors, but for reliable delivery, structured execution, and ethical practice. The brand’s long-term vision is to create a design ecosystem where creativity is supported by process, and expression is grounded in structure. By integrating Indu Infra’s execution strength with contemporary design thinking, Plutus positions itself as a bridge between engineering excellence and design innovation.
In a market often dominated by trend cycles and visual noise, Rashmi G. Sajjan’s approach stands apart for its clarity and restraint. Her story is not just about changing industries,it is about redefining identity, purpose, and leadership. From aerospace to interiors, from engineering systems to human systems, her journey reflects a deeper truth: that the future of design belongs to those who can think structurally, feel deeply, and design responsibly.
Through Plutus, Rashmi is not only building a company,she is building a design philosophy rooted in purpose, precision, and people. A brand shaped by both discipline and imagination, and a founder driven by both structure and soul.