Hidden Gems: Meet Marwah Asad of Marwah Asad Interiors

Today we’d like to introduce you to Marwah Asad.

Background about yourself 
My journey started in Baghdad, Iraq, during my senior year of high school in 2005. As architecture engineering was a highly regarded profession in my community, I intended to pursue it in college. Regardless of having a three-point GPA deficit, I was accepted into the Computer and Telecommunication Engineering program. Despite this obstacle, I managed to earn my degree and found the love of my life. We got married after graduation and he started working as an IT with the U.S army back in 2010. 

 My husband’s job with the U.S. Army put him and me constantly in danger and threats while we were in Iraq. His major advised us to apply for a Special Immigration Visa (SIV), and in 2012, we were granted admission to the United States. We knew we had to leave Iraq for our safety and future. A big part of my existence changed during the transition. Some of the most challenging situations I faced were the cultural differences, the linguistic barrier, and being apart from my family. Both successes and setbacks have shaped my path.  

Despite adjusting to a new country and culture and dealing with unexpected turns in my professional path, I have persevered and stayed committed to following my interests. I have experienced the hardships and sacrifices of establishing a new existence abroad. But I’ve discovered that anything is attainable if you’re persistent and determined. 

What motivated you to be an interior designer? 
My motivation to become an interior designer stemmed from a challenging period of time and from my passion to make things as beautiful as possible, and the love of each and every single detail. Through my personal experiences, I discovered my passion for interior design, which allowed me to combine my creative abilities with my analytical skills. My goal is to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that reflect my clients’ unique personalities. 

Recently, my husband and I were facing huge difficulties in purchasing our dream house in Arizona. Although we were working with one of the top realtors in the area, the houses were not up to our expectations due to the small space, lot size, and low-quality finishing of its interior architecture and design. Until I got the spark to think out of the box and stop being a random regular first-time home buyer. Basically, I managed to conduct a due diligence of how to solve the puzzle and turn a regular and old-style house into a unique place to live. I did that by getting the best use of space available, mixture of colors and finding the perfect match of furniture and other related appliances. The feedback I got from my friends and colleagues who visited us was astonishing, I still remember the look on the face of the realtor who helped us buy the house, he was not only amazed but proud of how I was able to turn the place into something similar to Babylon hanging gardens! 

What are your short and long term goals as an Interior Designer? 
I decided to follow my passion and earn money from my creative abilities rather than relying only on my current skill set after undergoing a major mindset change. A scholarship enabled me to finish my bachelor’s degree at Northern Arizona University after I started in design with an associate degree from Scottsdale Community College. Now, I proudly work for Harkins Theatre Corporate as their in-house designer. I hold a chair as a membership director on the board of the Arizona chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). The difficulties I’ve encountered, such as culture shock and linguistic barriers, have given me the diversity I needed to start my own company, which is now officially registered as Marwah Asad Interiors LLC. 

 I’ve faced racism and unfair assessments, including prejudice based on my appearance and dialect, but I’ve grown strong and resilient, qualities that have helped me succeed. 

My immediate goal is to keep developing my abilities and establishing a solid name in the field. Long term, I want to grow my company and assemble a group of gifted designers who share my enthusiasm for designing distinctive and customized spaces for customers. To remain current on the industry’s most recent trends and technologies, I also intend to continue my active participation in ASID and other professional organizations. My ultimate objective is to establish myself as a reputable and significant person in the interior design industry and use this platform to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others? 
I have great expertise in providing my clients with exceptional services as an interior design business owner. Both residential and commercial properties can benefit from the complete design solutions offered by my company. I offer free 30-minute consultations to better understand the project’s scope and give my clients an understanding of my approach to ensure a smooth process. My method entails thoroughly analyzing the client’s requirements and preferences, discovering any space constraints, and recommending a suitable design strategy that integrates utility and aesthetics. My proficiency in project management, material choice, and visual presentations using 2D and 3D modeling allows me to provide customers with high-quality results that exceed their expectations. 

The foundation of my company is upholding a respectable and reliable relationship with my customers. I constantly work to go above and beyond to ensure their happiness with the result. In the field, I stand out for my commitment to excellent service and keen attention to detail. In conclusion, I can produce unmatched design solutions that turn spaces into warm and welcoming environments that satisfy the client’s functional and aesthetic requirements because of my proficiency in interior design, project management, and excellent client communication skills. 

If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you? 
I am a very social person who enjoys forming relationships and networks. I am enthusiastic about developing new, transformative environments for people, and I find great fulfillment in seeing how happy and content they are in their new surroundings. My disposition is fundamentally characterized by this propensity to be a people-pleaser. My curiosity, sense of adventure, and talent for the arts would have characterized me as a young child. I was always looking for new adventures and learning; my creative abilities would keep me absorbed for hours. My love for aesthetics and design was ingrained in me from an early age, and I was always empathetic and considerate towards others, going out of my way to support and assist those in need. These intrinsic qualities have stayed with me throughout my life and have helped me excel in my current career as an interior designer. 

Furthermore, I possess a strong work ethic and a steadfast determination to succeed, which has been forged by the challenges I faced during my upbringing in Iraq and my subsequent journey to the United States. My adaptability and openness to learning have been important in switching from engineering to interior design. I was described as a young girl who was driven, compassionate, and constantly looking for methods to improve the lives of others. These characteristics have played a crucial role in my success and have given me the ability to improve the lives of others through my job. 

2D and 3D modeling. Building and maintaining a trustworthy and professional relationship with my clients is essential and crucial for me. I tend to go the extra mile for my clients to see the satisfaction in their first look at the final results.

If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
I’m a very social person. I love people and networking. I love creating new aspects of people’s spaces and seeing how happy they are with their new environment. It’s part of me being a people pleaser.

Contact Info:

• Website: Www.marwahasadinteriors.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/marwah_asad?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM=