Creating 3D objects from 2D ideas
Kullu is a man of few words. His colleagues unanimously describe him as someone who speaks only to communicate deep meaning in very few syllables. It’s perhaps fitting that he then describes his design philosophy as inseparable from learning. “The best part of my job is the translation of 2D thinking into 3D objects, which requires the challenge of balancing aesthetic aspiration, locally available skills, efficiency and consistency in quality,” he says. To make this happen, Kullu works around what he considers Mangrove’s core pillars: collaboration & teamwork, purity of thought, uncompromising quality, and a high attention to detail – along with the ‘little extra’ that it takes. When Kullu is not perfecting his art of merging industrial processes with tactile finishes, he enjoys going on long runs.
Arun Kullu is the Head of Design Development & Production at Mangrove. Trained as a furniture designer at the NID Ahmedabad, he has been designing furniture and millwork for almost 20 years.