
Keith Menon
Principal Designer & Co-founder at Spiro Spero
Based in India
“Keith Menon is a designer, social entrepreneur, and co-founder of Spiro Spero, known for crafting vibrant hospitality and commercial spaces that build community. A creative polymath, Menon has worn many hats—from writing and producing for Cartoon Network and Pogo to founding the boutique furniture brand Smallshop. Deeply inspired by nature, cinematic storytelling, and human behavior, he blends drama, scale, and sensitivity in his designs. His love for nature and belief in thoughtful, evolving design keeps him rooted, while his work constantly seeks to spark joy and collective experiences.”
About the Firm
Founded in 2011, Spiro Spero is a Mumbai-based design studio that brings a global aesthetic to Indian hospitality and commercial spaces. Co-founded by Keith Menon and Smriti Ahuja, the firm’s ethos is rooted in crafting “happy places” where people can connect, unwind, and belong. With notable projects like Hoppipola (Kolkata) and Hay (Hyderabad), the studio is known for its vibrant storytelling, sensitivity to trends, and deep integration of nature. Spiro Spero’s design philosophy revolves around the timeless Latin triad: firmitas, utilitas, venustas—strength, utility, and beauty.
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