In conversation with Shivani Gupta Mittal and Ayush Mittal, the co-founders of House of Lalittya — a design firm known for its elegant blend of modern and traditional aesthetics. In this candid episode of the High on Design podcast, they open up about how their lives (and business) have transformed since becoming parents, and how they continue to juggle family, creativity, and growth.From bootstrapping a brand from a 100-square-feet office to running a 25-member studio, Shivani and Ayush share the real, behind-the-scenes stories of what it actually takes to build and sustain a design practice today. They talk about systems, structures, the pressure of client demands, and the evolving nature of design expectations — all while navigating sleepless nights and feeding schedules.This episode is packed with practical insights on team building, designing with emotion, creating sustainable workflows, and staying creatively fuelled while life (and work) keep changing. If you’ve ever wondered what it's like to raise both a baby and a brand at the same time — this one’s for you.Chapters: 00:45 – Meet the guests: A quick intro01:20 – How life & business changed after becoming parents08:36 – Dealing with negativity while growing a design business10:20 – Balancing marriage and managing a business together13:17 – Their take on working with Gen Z creatives14:16 – How gold became their design signature19:15 – Nurturing strong relationships within their team24:08 – The systems they’re building to scale their studio27:56 – How they handle client enquiries with clarity29:11 – Facing stagnancy in business and finding momentum32:12 – Why documentation is key in creative work34:56 – From startup phase to building a sustainable practice36:29 – The most bizarre client requests they’ve received