This week we’re introducing Ena Mujagic Head of Interior Design at Kettle Collective, who is based in our Dubai studio. Ena has led the growth of Kettle Collective’s interiors team, drawing on her leadership experience and people-first approach to design. She shares what drives her, what she’s proud of, and why purposeful interiors matter:

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1.  What brought you to Kettle Collective, and what were you doing before?

I was drawn to Kettle Collective because of its creative, international presence and the way the team combines strong ideas with practical thinking. My background isn’t in traditional design – I worked in leadership roles for start-ups, which has given me a strategic, client-focused mindset that has benefitted me in every interiors role since.

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2.  What do you enjoy most about your job and working in this industry?

I love challenges, exploring new possibilities without limitations, and creating solutions that go deeper to achieve both beautiful and practical design objectives. For me, design starts with the end-user – understanding how a space should feel, work, and support wellbeing. In my opinion, everything must serve a purpose while also achieving a beautiful aesthetic.

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3.  What are you most proud of achieving so far at Kettle Collective?

I am most proud of the growth of the interior design team. We’ve focused on building a collaborative culture, bringing together different skills to deliver impactful work. We have a talented team of design specialists who are all fantastic and I can say with confidence that we have the best people! Our team posses a positive energy, creative mindset, and the breadth of different experiences and capabilities needed to respond to our clients’ diverse briefs.

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4.  What do you enjoy outside of work?

I am a big believer in creating balance in my life by keeping active, both physically and mentally, with activities like yoga and meditation that are good for body and mind. I am currently studying for a master’s in business administration, which is enjoyable while also keeping me busy outside of my daily work.

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5.  What is a phrase that you live by?

Never give up.

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