Jay graduated from Indubhai Parekh School of Architecture (IPSA), Rajkot in 2019. During his academic years, he interned at Samira Rathod Design Atelier (SRDA), Mumbai. Alongside his studies, he worked on architectural documentation, participated in international competitions, and engaged in hands-on construction to explore innovative materials and systems. After graduation, he freelanced, leading a residential project while also working as a Graphic Designer. He then practiced in Ahmedabad with Dōrō, contributing to an exhibition design conceived by the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA). In 2021, he moved to Mumbai and joined Case Design to further explore collaboration in designing spaces and products. There, he worked closely with multigenerational Indian craftsmen and artisans on projects of various scales. In 2024, he co-founded Elemental with his friend and colleague, Harsh Dobariya. 

Harsh studied architecture from Indubhai Parekh School of Architecture (IPSA), Rajkot, in 2019. He interned at Abin Design Studio in Calcutta. During that time, he traveled to the eastern part of India, where he started his academic research on the paradigm of Santiniketan. His undergraduate dissertation work (Eclectic Architecture of Santiniketan) was recognized at Archiprix International-Addis Ababa, Dsgn Archive-Singapore & Kurula Varkey Design Forum at CEPT University, Ahmedabad. After undergraduate studies, he continued to work with his thesis guide Prof. Kishore Trivedi before moving to Mumbai in 2021. He joined case design and worked with Samuel Barclay on projects in Mumbai, Alibag, and Leti. There, he closely worked with craftsmen, artisans, and architects across borders ranging from designing spaces and products. Harsh has been part of Sealab in Ahmedabad and worked with Anand Sonecha before co-founded Elemental.