Vikram Goyal
Vikram Goyal | |
|---|---|
| Born | New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor of Engineering Master of Economics |
| Alma mater | BITS Pilani Princeton University |
| Occupation(s) | Product designer and entrepreneur |
| Website | Official website |
Vikram Goyal is an Indian product designer and entrepreneur based in New Delhi.[1] He founded Viya and Vikram Goyal Studio.[2]
Goyal is known for large-scale designs incorporating brass, including wall panels, screens, murals, chandeliers, sconces, benches, consoles, and desks.[3][4] His work emphasizes scale and depth, often drawing from historical influences and traditional metalworking techniques such as repoussé.[5][6]
Early life and education
[edit]Goyal was born and raised in New Delhi. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from BITS Pilani and later completed a Master’s degree in Development Economics from Princeton University.[7][8]
Career
[edit]Goyal began his professional career in finance at Morgan Stanley, working in New York and later in Hong Kong.[9] In 2000, he returned to India and co-founded Kama Ayurveda, a skincare and wellness brand.[10]
In 2003, he established Viya Home, a design studio that produces handmade furniture and decorative objects using traditional Indian craft techniques.[11] He established a workshop where artisans create metalwork for design pieces and interior projects under Vikram Goyal Studio. Viya (formerly Viya Home) produces everyday objects.[12] Goyal has participated in several international design fairs and exhibitions. In 2018, he showcased his work at The Sculpture Park at Madhavendra Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur.[13] In 2019, he was part of the 15 Years Retrospective at Bikaner House, New Delhi.[9] He debuted at the India Art Fair in 2023 and continued to exhibit in 2024, presenting sculptural furniture pieces such as Silken Passage, a 28-foot-long brass mural inspired by the Silk Route.[14][5]
In 2023, he collaborated with the Italian design gallery Nilufar to present his work at Salone del Mobile in Milan and PAD London, maintaining this association in 2024.[14] In December 2024, he partnered with British décor brand de Gournay to create a collection of hand-painted wallpapers, which premiered in India on 23 November 2024.[15][16] It was followed by a showcase at Design Miami on 4 December 2024, in collaboration with The Future Perfect.[14]
Recognition
[edit]- Listed in Architectural Digest’s ranking of 100 architects and interior designers in India.[16]
- EDIDA Designer of the Year winner in 2009, 2016 and 2024.[17][18][19]
Published work
[edit]- Shringara of Shrinathji. Mapin Publishing. 2021. ISBN 978-9385360862.
References
[edit]- ^ Sharma, Komal (18 May 2023). "Vikram Goyal showcases his fine craftsmanship at Nilufar in Milan". Architectural Digest.
- ^ Balaram, Rajashree (5 February 2019). "A new exhibit at Bikaner House is for anyone who loves design and drama". Vogue India.
- ^ Saraswat-Satpathy, Kriti (17 March 2024). "Vikram Goyal Studio's mural at India Art Fair 2024 composes intricate molten forms". Architectural Digest.
- ^ Rana, Priyamvada (15 January 2025). "Casting about". The New Indian Express.
- ^ a b Rana, Priya Kumari (4 June 2024). "Vikram Goyal's Metal Mastery". Fortune India.
- ^ Properties Staff, Forbes Global (31 October 2024). "India | The art of Vikram Goyal". Forbes Global Properties.
- ^ Saraswat-Satpathy, Kriti (15 December 2022). "Vikram Goyal Ad design show 2022". Architectural Digest India.
- ^ Zakaria, Namrata (19 February 2023). "Top Notch | Vikram Goyal: 'I knew I wanted to do something indigenous and soaked in excellence'". Firstpost.
- ^ a b Mathew, Sunalini (1 February 2019). "Vikram Goyal: 15 years of drama". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.
- ^ Singh, Pooja (3 June 2023). "Everyone is a designer in India, says Vikram Goyal". mint. Archived from the original on 31 January 2025.
- ^ Barua, Deanne (19 September 2024). "A New Chapter in Indian Design | Grazia India". Grazia. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ^ Nath, Aatish (27 September 2024). "Viya's daily objects". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.
- ^ Kumar, Rakesh (5 November 2018). "India's first contemporary Sculpture Park". Gulfnews.
- ^ a b c Dey, Sohini (25 December 2024). "Vikram Goyal's brass moves, from gilded wallpapers to Design Miami". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389.
- ^ Vohra, Saumyaa (29 November 2024). "Designer Vikram Goyal's new collaboration makes your walls look like they are paved with gold". Vogue India.
- ^ a b Dhingra, Deepali (7 December 2024). "Relief of finding one in duality". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "In conversation with designer extraordinaire Vikram Goyal of Viya Homes". Elle Decor. 9 April 2019.
- ^ Sarvaiya, Nupur (28 November 2016). "Hall of fame: 15 years of EDIDA". Elle Decor.
- ^ "EDIDA India 2024: Meet the winners of the 23rd edition". Elle Decor. 29 November 2024.