Intent Made is a Hyderabad based design-build furniture studio focused on material exploration and craftsmanship. Established in 2020 by architect Swetha Raju, Intent Made aims to create furniture that seamlessly marries tradition with innovation. As a part of her master’s program at AA London in collaboration with ARUP engineers, Swetha and team has worked with tree forks creating a truss structure using 3D scanning techniques and robotic milling to form the connections. This tree fork truss, part of the Woodchip Barn structure is a unique exploration into a very unconventional material and the use of cutting-edge 3D scanning and robotic technologies. With a first-hand experience working with unique material like the tree forks and pushing the material to explore its inherent structural capacities to transform and add value to the material otherwise perceived as a waste product has truly inspired her to pursue her passion for design and making/crafting.

With a keen eye for detail and intense dedication to design and prototyping processes we at Intent Made aim to create unique products that celebrate Indian craftsmanship. We are a design powerhouse creating handcrafted artisanal furniture with rich materials and exceptional craftmanship. With a focus on creating designs that elevate innate quality of materials, our bespoke products tell a story that’s unique to your space. With a deep understanding of the material qualities and drawing upon our team’s extensive backgrounds in Product Design, Architecture, and Interior Design, we constantly aim to push the material and craft boundaries.