The Yellow Slide

Rutu Patel

Hi! My name is Rutu Patel. I took multiple detours in my career before finding my path to interior design, something I had always loved but only pursued on the side, as a hobby. My 16+ year career in info/tech/product has been glorious - having worked at large global corporations, mid-size companies, start-ups, as well as boutique agencies - I bring with me a depth and breadth of life experiences. 

In 2021 enrolled in the Interior Design and Interior Architecture program at UC Berkeley Extension. I fully embraced the full-time student and part-time dog mom life. Going back to school at the peak of a well established career has been very humbling and inspiring. Now I have the technical knowledge and training to focus my creativity and really take this on!

In this phase of life I am pursuing my career v2.0. This design studio is a physical manifestation of my love for all things joyful and beautiful (and organized). With expertise in human centered design and behavioral sciences, I have a personalized approach to the design process. My style is casual, comfortable and chic - I am a sucker for unique finds and DIY projects and creating something extremely personal and memorable for my clients.