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Introduction

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Vikram Goyal (born 1965) is an Indian product designer and entrepreneur known for his contributions to design and traditional craftsmanship[1][2] such as the repoussé technique[3]. He is the founder of Viya Design[4]and Vikram Design Studio[5].

Education

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Goyal grew up in New Delhi and attended Modern School, New Delhi. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from BITS Pilani in 1987. Goyal later earned a Master’s degree in Development Economics from Princeton University[6] in 1994.

Career

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Goyal began his professional career in finance, working at Morgan Stanley, New York and later in Hong Kong[7]. In 2000, he returned to India and co-founded Kama Ayurveda[8][9], an Indian skincare and wellness company. In 2003, Goyal along with sister Divya started Viya Home, a home decor brand and design studio that specialises in handmade furniture and objects using traditional Indian craft techniques[10].

His works are recognisable for their use of brass and bronze, often designed in collaboration with artisans from various Indian craft traditions[11].

In 2018, Goyal participated in a group exhibition at The Sculpture Park at Madhavendra Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur[12]. In 2019, he exhibited at the 15 Years Retrospective at Bikaner House[13], New Delhi. He has also held solo exhibits at the India Art Fair, New Delhi, in 2023[14] and 2024 where he showcased his brass sculptural furniture and objects made in the repoussé technique, including pieces such as ‘Silken Passage’[15]. Since April 2023, he has been represented at Nilufar gallery, Milan[16][17]. Goyal has also held a solo exhibit at PAD London[18] in October of the same year and again in 2024[19].

Goyal is a patron of The Elephant Family, a UK based charity chaired by HRH Prince Charles, which raises funds and awareness for endangered Asian elephants[20].

Awards and Recognition

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Goyal is the recipient of two International Design Awards by Elle Decor India, one in 2009[21][22] and another in 2013[23]. He was also awarded the AD 100 Award for three consecutive years in 2019[24], 2020[25] and 2021[26].

Published works

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In 2021, Goyal published a coffee book titled “Shringara of Shrinathji”, written by Amit Ambalal. The book features a collection of Nathdwara paintings[27] owned by his late grandfather, Gokal Lal Mehta.

External Links:

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    • Viya Design
    • Vikram Design Studio
    • Nilufar Gallery
    • PAD London

References

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  1. ^ Satpathy, Kriti Saraswat. "AD Design Show - Vikram Goyal". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  2. ^ Singh, Virender. "The New Wave Of Indian Craftsmanship: Exploring India's Furniture Legacy Across Its Four Corners". Design Pataki. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  3. ^ Rana, Priya Kumari. "Vikram Goyal's Metal Mastery". Fortune India. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  4. ^ Shankar, Avantika. "This Delhi brand just made cane cool again". The Nod Mag. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  5. ^ Nath, Aatish. "Viya's daily objects". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  6. ^ Zakaria, Namrata. "Top Notch - Vikram Goyal: 'I knew I wanted to do something indigenous and soaked in excellence'". Firstpost. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  7. ^ Nayel Talawadekar, Vaishnavi. "Brass Tacks". Mangomonk. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  8. ^ Montanez, Abby. "Meet the 5 Entrepreneurs That Could Be the Next Big Names in Global Luxury". Robb Report. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  9. ^ Mathew, Sunalini. "Vikram Goyal: 15 years of drama". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  10. ^ Barua, Deanne. "A New Chapter in Indian Design". Grazia India. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  11. ^ Goodwin, Sophie. "A Platform for India: Vikram Goyal talks old-world craft and new-world design". cabanamagazine.com. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  12. ^ Kumar, Rakesh. "India's first contemporary Sculpture Park". Gulf News. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  13. ^ Staff, AD. "An exclusive preview of Vikram Goyal's dramatic decor masterpieces". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  14. ^ Staff, AD. "AD100 2023: Vikram Goyal". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  15. ^ Rangachari Shah, Gayatri. "Vikram Goyal's 'Silken Passage' lends brilliance to the craft of brass repoussé". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  16. ^ "Metal mastery by product designer Vikram Goyal". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  17. ^ Montanez, Abby. "Indian Heritage Meets Avant-Garde Design: A Conversation with Vikram Goyal". Yatzer. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  18. ^ Rana, Pratishtha. "#EDExclusive Vikram Goyal journeys Delhi to London for first international exhibit at PAD London Fair". elledecor.in. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  19. ^ Sarup, Pratyush. "PAD London 2024: How Vikram Goyal's Nature-Inspired Collection Reframed the Narrative Around 'Made in India'". AD Middle East. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  20. ^ Joshi, Shamani. "Here's why Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall are currently in India". Vogue India. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  21. ^ Shankar, Meenakshi. "In conversation with designer extraordinaire Vikram Goyal of Viya Homes". elledecor.in. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  22. ^ Sarvaiya, Nupur. "Hall of fame: 15 years of EDIDA". elledecor.in. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  23. ^ Gaitonde, Aditi. "And the 2013 winners are…". elledecor.in. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  24. ^ Staff, AD. "AD100 2019: Vikram Goyal". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  25. ^ Basu, Ritupriya. "AD100 2020: The definitive list of 100 most influential architects and interior designers in India". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  26. ^ Basu, Ritupriya. "AD100 2021: The definitive list of the 100 most influential architects and interior designers in India (part 3)". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  27. ^ Bhuyan, Avantika. "A rare glimpse of the golden period of Nathdwara painting". Mintlounge. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
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