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The Design Element Group (TDEG) is a Melbourne-based drafting and interior architecture studio shaping considered, future-ready spaces across Australia. From private homes to commercial environments, we translate ideas into precise plans and beautifully resolved interiors that work in the real world. Every project we take on begins with listening — understanding how you live, work, and move through a space — and ends with documentation builders trust and interiors that feel effortless to occupy.
We offer a complete design and drafting service for homeowners, developers, builders, and commercial clients. Whether you need a single set of council-ready plans or a fully styled fit-out, our team handles every stage with the same standard of care. Our process is structured but flexible — moving from initial brief and site analysis through concept design, documentation, and approvals, with check-in points along the way so you stay informed and in control.
Precise architectural plans for new homes, renovations, and extensions tailored to your lifestyle and block.
Workplaces, clinics, and hospitality spaces designed to elevate your brand and support how your team operates.
Photorealistic 3D renders that let you walk through your finished project before a single wall is built.
End-to-end management of planning and building permit submissions, so approvals move forward without the usual stress.
Layouts that maximise flow, light, and function — making every square metre of your space genuinely work harder.
Retail and hospitality fit-outs that balance customer experience, brand identity, and compliance from concept to completion.
Design is more than aesthetics. At TDEG, we pair creative thinking with technical precision so your project is beautiful, buildable, and approval-ready. Where Vision Meets Precision. isn’t just a tagline — it’s how we work, day in and day out. We believe great outcomes come from balancing ambition with discipline: bold ideas grounded in accurate measurements, current regulations, and an honest understanding of what your budget can deliver.
Based in Melbourne with deep knowledge of Victorian planning frameworks, we work with clients right across Australia. You get local expertise on council requirements paired with national reach for larger and remote projects. Our familiarity with overlays, ResCode, and heritage considerations means fewer surprises when your application lands on a planner’s desk.
From the first concept sketch to final council submissions, we manage every stage in-house. That means fewer handovers, clearer communication, and a single team accountable for the outcome you signed up for. You’ll always know who to call, what comes next, and where your project stands.
Beautiful spaces should also be practical, compliant, and built for the way you actually live or do business. We design with construction realities, budgets, and regulations in mind — never as an afterthought. The result is drawings that build cleanly and interiors that hold up to daily life.
Founded in 2014 by Vidhi Rathod, TDEG has grown into a studio of eight talented designers, architects, and draftspeople. We’ve completed 500+ projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria — from single-room renovations to multi-storey commercial fitouts — always with the same care and attention that defined our earliest work.
“We engaged TDEG to draft plans for our home renovation, and from day one the team was responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely thorough. They managed every council submission, adjusted the plans without fuss, and helped us get approval faster than expected. The whole process felt calm and well-handled.”
Amelia — Doncaster, VIC
“We had no idea where to start with our new home’s interiors until we found TDEG. They worked with us room by room, helping us choose colours, textures, lighting, and furniture layouts that genuinely matched our style. The team was patient, full of clever ideas, and respected our budget. Our home finally feels like us.”
Navneet B — Point Cook, VIC
“I approached TDEG for the interior design and layout of my new dental clinic. They took the time to understand how we operate and delivered a space that’s functional, modern, and genuinely welcoming for patients. Their attention to workflow and detail made a real difference. Highly recommended for any commercial fit-out.”
Eliza — Berwick, VIC
We’re based in Melbourne with deep knowledge of Victorian planning frameworks, but we work with clients right across Australia — local expertise on council requirements paired with national reach for larger and remote projects.
Yes. We manage planning and building permit submissions end-to-end, in-house, so approvals move forward without the usual stress.
Residential drafting, commercial interiors, 3D renders and visualisation, council approvals and permits, space planning, and shop fitouts — from the first concept sketch through to final council submissions, all managed by one accountable team.
Book a free consultation and tell us about your project. We’ll begin with a brief and site analysis, then move into concept design before any documentation is drawn up.
Whether you’re sketching out a first idea or ready for council-ready drawings, we’d love to hear about your vision. Let’s turn it into a space that’s precise, considered, and unmistakably yours.