mohammad shariful islam

01 FOUNDER

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PRINCIPAL INTERIOR ARCHITECT

FOUNDER / CEO

Mohammad
Shariful Islam.

PRINCIPAL INTERIOR ARCHITECT & CEO

Mohammad Shariful Islam is a Principal Interior Architect & CEO of DSAI, Director of IDAB and former Interior Design Consultant at BERC, with over 18 years of professional experience in Interior Architecture, Interior Design Consultancy and the interior design industry. His work combines intelligent space planning, functional and minimalist design, thoughtful material selection, technical precision, cost efficiency and practical execution.

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02 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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PRINCIPAL INTERIOR ARCHITECT & DESIGN CONSULTANT

Designing spaces with purpose, precision & identity.

As a highly experienced Interior Architect and Interior Design Consultant, Mohammad Shariful Islam is recognized for his functional, minimalist, innovative, and aesthetically refined approach to interior design.

01 DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

His design philosophy is rooted in creating spaces that are practical, visually refined, and responsive to the needs of the people who use them.

By combining intelligent space planning, thoughtful material selection, technical precision, and cost efficiency, he transforms design concepts into spaces that balance aesthetics, functionality, and long-term value.

01 SPACE PLANNING

02 MATERIAL SELECTION

03 TECHNICAL PRECISION

04 COST EFFICIENCY

02 PROJECT EXPERIENCE

His professional experience covers a diverse range of architectural and interior design projects, allowing him to understand different functional, technical, and aesthetic requirements.

01 Luxury Residential Interiors

02 Commercial & Corporate Spaces

03 Hospitals & Healthcare

04 Restaurants & Hospitality

05 Duplex Residences

06 Specialized Consultancy

03 LEADERSHIP & INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION

Designing beyond the space.

As the Principal Interior Architect and CEO of DSAI (Design Source Architecture & Interior), Mohammad Shariful Islam leads projects with a strong emphasis on design quality, technical accuracy, professional responsibility, and practical execution.

His contribution extends beyond individual projects. As a Director of the Interior Designers Association of Bangladesh (IDAB), he has been actively involved in supporting professional development, ethical practices, technical advancement, and the growth of the interior design industry in Bangladesh.

With a combination of design expertise, leadership experience, and industry involvement, his work continues to focus on creating spaces that are purposeful, refined, and built to deliver lasting value.

MOHAMMAD SHARIFUL ISLAM PRINCIPAL INTERIOR ARCHITECT & CEO — DSAI

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03 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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CAREER & PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

Experience built through design, leadership & expertise.

Throughout his extensive professional career, Mohammad Shariful Islam has held several significant design, management, consultancy, and leadership positions within Bangladesh's interior design and architecture industry.

Principal Interior Architect & CEO

DSAI — Design Source Architecture & Interior

Interior Design Consultant (Former)

BERC — Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission

Director, First Executive Committee

Interior Designers Association of Bangladesh — IDAB

Professional Member

IDAB — MIDAB: FP-220115

Fire Safety Interior Design Consultant

Specialized Interior Design & Safety Consultancy

Guest Lecturer

Radiant Institute of Design

Creative Head

Kalponik Ltd.

Head of Design

Dream Touch Architects Ltd. — DTAL

Head of Interior

F-N Interiors

Interior Architect

A+AA Architects

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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04 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Education built on design, creativity & knowledge.

Mohammad Shariful Islam has developed his professional foundation through specialized academic studies in interior design and interior architecture at Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology.

Master’s in Interior Design

Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology (SMUCT)

Bachelor’s in Interior Architecture

Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology (SMUCT)

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05 DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

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PROFESSIONAL DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Creating spaces that are beautiful, functional & meaningful.

Mohammad Shariful Islam believes that exceptional interior design goes beyond visual beauty. Every space should respond intelligently to the user's lifestyle, functional needs, comfort, safety, and everyday experience.

His approach combines aesthetics, functionality, technology, material knowledge, and practical execution to create interiors that remain efficient, comfortable, refined, and relevant over time.

Function Before Decoration

Design With Purpose

Comfort & Safety

Practical Execution

Client-Centric Solutions

Sustainable Thinking

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DESIGN WITH PURPOSE

Spaces designed with purpose, meaning & life.

“Great interior design is not only about how a space looks; it is about how intelligently the space works and how effectively it improves people's lives.”

At the heart of Mohammad Shariful Islam's design philosophy is the principle: “Design with Purpose.” He believes that great interior design should go beyond visual appeal and create spaces that work intelligently and meaningfully for the people who use them.

His design approach places particular emphasis on open-plan layouts, natural light, intelligent space planning, functional design, and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor environments.

By drawing inspiration from life, nature, human experiences, and years of professional practice, he continuously evolves his design thinking to create spaces that are not only aesthetically sophisticated but also purposeful, comfortable, practical, and meaningful.

Intelligent Space Planning

Natural Light & Openness

Functional Design

Indoor / Outdoor Connection

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07 ABOUT DSAI

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DESIGN SOURCE ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR

Thoughtful design. Technical excellence. Lasting value.

Established in Dhaka in 2009, DSAI (Design Source Architecture & Interior) is a professional Interior Design, Interior Architecture, and Design Consultancy firm dedicated to delivering thoughtful, functional, and high-quality design solutions.

Under the leadership of Mohammad Shariful Islam, DSAI provides professional design and construction consultancy services for a wide range of residential, commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and specialized interior projects.

KEY AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

High-End Residential Interior Design

Luxurious Interior Design

Duplex Residence Design

Hospital & Healthcare Interior Design

Office & Corporate Interior Design

Restaurant & Hospitality Interior Design

Architectural Design

Landscape Design

Fire Safety Interior Design Consultancy

Under his leadership, DSAI is committed to establishing itself as a trusted, premium, innovative, and internationally recognized Interior Design & Architecture brand, delivering design excellence through creativity, technical expertise, professionalism, and client-focused solutions.

MISSION

Design that improves life.

To create interior design solutions that harmoniously merge creativity, technical expertise, professional experience, and client requirements, resulting in spaces that are beautiful, functional, safe, sustainable, and user-friendly.

His mission is to apply intelligent and purposeful design to enhance the quality of people's living environments, working spaces, comfort, productivity, and everyday experiences.

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Through a thoughtful work plan, innovative ideas, and practical design solutions, he strives to create interiors that deliver long-lasting value while meaningfully improving the way people live and work.

VISION

A global design identity.

To establish DSAI (Design Source Architecture & Interior) as a strong, respected, and internationally recognized Luxurious Interior Design & Architecture Brand from Bangladesh, with a distinguished presence at local, national, and global levels.

His vision is to contribute to connecting Bangladesh's Interior Design Industry more closely with global professional standards, innovation, technical excellence, ethical practices, and international design trends.

At the same time, he aims to build a stronger foundation of knowledge, professionalism, creativity, leadership, and ethical practice for the next generation of Interior Architects, Interior Designers, and design professionals.

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Through this visionary aspect, he seeks to contribute not only to the growth of DSAI, but also to the long-term advancement and global recognition of Bangladesh's Interior Design Industry.

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08 PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

DSAI BD / IDAB & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR OF IDAB

Strengthening the profession through leadership, collaboration & knowledge.

Mohammad Shariful Islam is not limited to his professional practice as an experienced Interior Architect and Interior Design Consultant; he is also actively engaged in the professional development and advancement of Bangladesh's Interior Design Industry.

As a Director of the First National Executive Committee of the Interior Designers Association of Bangladesh (IDAB), he has been involved in taking initiatives related to the advancement of the interior design profession, professional practice, education, industry collaboration, publications, knowledge sharing, professional networking, and broader industry development.

In addition to serving as a Director of the EC Committee of the IDAB, Mohammad Shariful Islam is also recognized as one of the association's Founder Members and holds Professional Membership in IDAB (MIDAB: FP-220115).

He has also played an important role in the organization of the IDAB Excellence in Interior Design Award 2024 and 2026, recognized as one of Bangladesh's pioneering initiatives taken towards establishing an internationally benchmarked interior design award platform.

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LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

A stronger Interior Design industry begins with a stronger collaboration between professionals, academia, and industry.

LEADERSHIP FOCUS

Building a stronger design profession.

Professionalism

Ethical Practice

Quality

Education

Collaboration

Innovation

Industry Development

BEYOND DECORATION

Interior Design is a comprehensive professional discipline.

He believes that Interior Design goes far beyond decoration, ornamentation, or beautification. It is a comprehensive professional discipline (learning by doing) in which Architecture, Design, Technology, Functionality, Safety, Human Comfort, and Business Requirements should go hand in hand to create meaningful, efficient, and high-performing environments.

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09 INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION

DSAI BD / BANGLADESH INTERIOR DESIGN INDUSTRY

CONTRIBUTION TO BANGLADESH'S INTERIOR DESIGN INDUSTRY

Building a stronger Interior Design Industry in Bangladesh.

As one of the best-practicing Interior Architects and experienced Interior Industry Professionals in Bangladesh, Mohammad Shariful Islam's vision extends far beyond the success of individual projects.

He places strong emphasis on the need to make Bangladesh's Interior Design Industry more:

Professional

Organized

Ethical

Technically Skilled

Client-Centric

Quality-Oriented

Globally Competitive

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Growth through standards, excellence & collaboration.

He believes that the sustainable growth and advancement of the industry depend on strong professional standards, responsible practices, technical excellence, continuous learning, transparency, and meaningful collaboration among professionals, academic institutions, businesses, and industry organizations.

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LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE

His long-term objective is to contribute to enhancing the dignity, quality, recognition, and international acceptance of the Interior Architecture and Interior Design profession in Bangladesh, while helping build a stronger and more supportive professional ecosystem for the next generation of Interior Architects, Interior Designers, and design professionals.

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10 LITERATURE & CREATIVE FIELDS

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CONTRIBUTIONS TO LITERATURE & CREATIVE FIELDS

Beyond design, a journey of words, creativity & expression.

Alongside his professional career in Interior Architecture and Interior Design, Mohammad Shariful Islam is also a poet, writer, editor, journalist, photographer, and creative professional.

His professional journey extends far beyond the boundaries of Interior Design. It represents a multidimensional identity shaped by the combined disciplines of Interior Design, Architecture, Leadership, Industry Development, Literature, Journalism, and Creative Practice.

POET & WRITER

A creative voice shaped by memory, nature & life.

His debut poetry collection, "Smritir Pahar" (Mountain of Memories), was published at the Omar Ekushey Book Fair 2025.

Over the years, he has contributed essays, features, articles, short stories, poems, and rhymes to various newspapers and periodicals in Bangladesh, and he continues to remain actively engaged in literary and creative pursuits.

His forthcoming specialized book on indoor plants, "Ondorey Nishorgo" (Interior with Nature), is currently awaiting publication. The book aims to address the existing gap in Bangladeshi literature on indoor plants, interior greenery, and the integration of nature into interior environments.

As a reference-based and specialized publication, the book is expected to serve as a valuable resource for students, educators, interior designers, architects, plant enthusiasts, and professionals, while potentially contributing to the development of relevant educational and academic learning materials.

EDITORIAL & NEWSLETTER PUBLISHING

Editing with accuracy, clarity & responsibility.

Presenting words, ideas, and information to readers with accuracy, clarity, structure, and meaningful context is one of Mohammad Shariful Islam's key editorial strengths.

From 2008 to 2012, he served as the Deputy Editor of Hello-Today, one of Bangladesh's early online newspapers. He is also currently involved in the editorial and publishing activities of the IDAB Newsletter.

For him, editing is not merely the process of correcting or refining written content. It is a professional responsibility to ensure that information, ideas, opinions, and messages are communicated accurately, clearly, coherently, and effectively to the intended audience.

JOURNALISM

Observing society through stories & real experiences.

Alongside serving as the Deputy Editor of Hello-Today from 2008 to 2012, Mohammad Shariful Islam also contributed to several leading national newspapers in Bangladesh as a feature writer and journalist.

His journalistic and literary contributions have been associated with:

01 The Daily Samakal

02 The Daily Kaler Kantho

03 The Daily Naya Diganta

His writing has explored a wide range of subjects, including people, society, everyday life, professional experiences, culture, and contemporary social issues.

Through journalism, he has developed a distinctive ability to observe society, analyze real-life and real-time experiences, and communicate meaningful stories and perspectives to a wider audience.

PUBLISHED ARTICLES & POEMS

Writing shaped by people, nature & society.

Over the years, Mohammad Shariful Islam's articles, features, and poems have been published in various magazines, newspapers, and periodicals across Bangladesh.

His writings reflect a diverse range of themes, including professional experiences, reflections on life, creativity, nature, humanity, society, and contemporary issues.

Through his literary works, he brings together professional insights, personal observations, creative expressions, and a thoughtful understanding of people and society.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Preserving moments through visual expression.

Photography is one of Mohammad Shariful Islam’s key creative interests.

Through the camera, he captures moments of people, nature, architecture, everyday life, and the surrounding environment from his own unique perspective.

For him, photography is not merely about taking pictures; it is a way of preserving moments, emotions, perspectives, and stories through visual expression.

MOTION GRAPHICS & VISUAL CREATIVITY

Turning ideas into dynamic visual experiences.

Mohammad Shariful Islam also has a strong interest in Motion Graphics, visual communication, and creative visual storytelling.

He explores how static concepts and ideas can be transformed into dynamic visual experiences, creating a more engaging and expressive form of communication.

Through motion, composition, timing, and visual narrative, he seeks to discover new dimensions of creative expression, communication, and storytelling.

PROFESSIONAL VISION

Better Design. Better Practice. Stronger Industry.

Mohammad Shariful Islam’s long-term professional vision is to contribute to making Bangladesh’s Interior Architecture and Interior Design profession stronger, more professional, more respected, and globally competitive.

As a practicing Interior Architect, he pursues design excellence through real-world projects, sleekly combining creativity, functionality, technical expertise, and practical execution. At the same time, as an IDAB Director and Interior Industry Professional, he is actively committed to advancing the professional standards, development, and recognition of Bangladesh’s interior design industry.

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LONG-TERM ASPIRATION

“To create better spaces, build a stronger profession, and contribute to a globally recognized Bangladeshi Interior Design Industry.”

A MULTIDIMENSIONAL PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY

Design, leadership, literature & creativity.

Through the integration of these diverse fields, Mohammad Shariful Islam continues to develop a distinctive professional and creative identity—bringing together design expertise, industry leadership, intellectual curiosity, communication skills, and creative expression.

Interior Designers Association of Bangladesh

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We create spaces with meaning.

Mohammad Shariful Islam.