COVETED NEW TALENTS Karim Abdul Muttalib A talented Interior Designer, Karim Abdul Muttalib is the first choice
and how would he convey his design message to his audience, all of that
from CovetED as a rising new star in the interior design world. Founder
while having to deal with some of his surroundings, negative comments
and CEO of his own interior design firm, K.A. Interior Design in New
and defeating ideas. Thriving to become better each day, Karim decided
Cairo, Egypt. The young designer has already built himself quite the
to overcome all these negative surroundings and believe in himself
portfolio, working as an interior designer with brands such as Covet House, Abou Samra Group, but also as an architect with Al-Roukn and Touch Studios. Highly in
skilled,
producing
and
with
exceptional
expertise designs,
with
exterior, and how it affects the feeling of is what Karim feels that also fulfills him as a professional, when he’s
thrives for new challenges and opportunities,
studied the effects of lighting, both interior and the person experiencing the space. This
principally in 3D designing, Karim new
and gain more knowledge about interior design, having
able to achieve a new different
the
design while maintaining all
ability to transpose client’s ideas
functionality and architecture
into creative, exciting visions.
that meets the clients’ needs
CovetED is keen on discovering
and expectations.
new talents and we got the
With mostly residential owners
chance to interview Karim on
who aim for a unique, modern,
his experience and amazing work
luxurious interior that they feel
so far. Karim’s love for the craft is
at home and comfortable in, is this
evident not only in his work, but from
maturity in design and in his work,
the excitement shown when referencing interior
design
and
architecture.
“The
challenges I face in every project and the thrill of coming up with a new concept is something I enjoy, love, and
what allowed him to start building his success. Karim also affirms that his relationship with his clients is greatly maintained as he always keeps up with their needs, understands their dreams for a
value as Arts, Architecture, and design (interior and exterior) are my
space, and works towards achieving something unique to them that is
true passions.” He added, believing that to be creative and passionate
represented through his own identity and theirs.
regarding his work, and reach the best solution to a design is something
Since his journey began, Karim has followed different architectural
very unique as well and goes hand in hand with the client’s idea.
and interior design styles and has never stopped learning ever since,
The beginning of his journey as an architect and a designer was the
becoming a key factor in his process and one of his most remarkable
hardest part for Karim, with the struggling from where he should start
characteristics, that completely transpires into his designs.