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Introduction
editVikram Goyal is an Indian product designer[1] and entrepreneur known for his contributions to design and traditional craftsmanship[2][3] such as the repoussé technique. He is the founder of Viya[4][5] and Vikram Goyal Studio[6][7].
Education
editGoyal grew up in New Delhi[8]. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from BITS Pilani[9]. Goyal later earned a Master’s degree in Development Economics from Princeton University[10].
Career
editGoyal began his professional career in finance, working at Morgan Stanley, New York[11] and later in Hong Kong[12]. In 2000, he returned to India[13] and co-founded Kama Ayurveda[14], an Indian skincare and wellness company. In 2003, Goyal along with sister Divya started Viya Home[15], a home decor brand and design studio that specialises in handmade furniture and objects using traditional Indian craft techniques[16].
His works are recognisable for their use of brass and bronze, often designed in collaboration with artisans from various Indian craft traditions[17].
In 2018, Goyal participated in a group exhibition at The Sculpture Park at Madhavendra Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur[18]. In 2019, he exhibited at the 15 Years Retrospective at Bikaner House[19][20], New Delhi. He has also held solo exhibits at the India Art Fair, New Delhi, in 2023[21] and 2024 where he showcased his brass sculptural furniture and objects made in the repoussé technique, including pieces such as ‘Silken Passage’[22]. Since April 2023, he has been represented at Nilufar gallery, Milan[23]. Goyal has also held a solo exhibit at PAD London[24][25] in October of the same year and again in 2024[26].
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[27].
Awards and Recognition
editGoyal is the recipient of two International Design Awards by Elle Decor India, one in 2009[28][29] and another in 2013[30]. He was also awarded the AD 100 Award for three consecutive years in 2019[31], 2020[32] and 2021[33].
Published works
editIn 2021, Goyal published a coffee book titled “Shringara of Shrinathji”, written by Amit Ambalal. The book features a collection of Nathdwara paintings[34] owned by his late grandfather, Gokal Lal Mehta.
External Links:
edit- • Viya
- • Vikram Goyal Studio
- • Nilufar Gallery
- • PAD London
- • The Elephant Family
- • Shringara of Shrinathji
References
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- ^ Singh, Virender. "The New Wave Of Indian Craftsmanship: Exploring India's Furniture Legacy Across Its Four Corners". Design Pataki. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Satpathy, Kriti Saraswat. "AD Design Show - Vikram Goyal". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ Shankar, Avantika. "This Delhi brand just made cane cool again". The Nod Mag. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Nath, Aatish. "Viya's daily objects". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Satpathy, Kriti Saraswat. "AD Design Show - Vikram Goyal". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ Rana, Priya Kumari. "Vikram Goyal's Metal Mastery". Fortune India. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Montanez, Abby. "Meet the 5 Entrepreneurs That Could Be the Next Big Names in Global Luxury". Robb Report. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Zakaria, Namrata. "Top Notch - Vikram Goyal: 'I knew I wanted to do something indigenous and soaked in excellence'". Firstpost. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ Zakaria, Namrata. "Top Notch - Vikram Goyal: 'I knew I wanted to do something indigenous and soaked in excellence'". Firstpost. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ Rana, Priya Kumari. "Vikram Goyal's Metal Mastery". Fortune India. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Montanez, Abby. "Meet the 5 Entrepreneurs That Could Be the Next Big Names in Global Luxury". Robb Report. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Nayel Talawadekar, Vaishnavi. "Brass Tacks". Mangomonk. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ Singh, Puja. "Everyone is a designer in India, says Vikram Goyal". mintlounge. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ Naqvi, Zehra. "Luxury could be just a gadda and a cushion: Vikram Goyal". The Luxe Café. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ Barua, Deanne. "A New Chapter in Indian Design". Grazia India. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Goodwin, Sophie. "A Platform for India: Vikram Goyal talks old-world craft and new-world design". cabanamagazine.com. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Rakesh. "India's first contemporary Sculpture Park". Gulf News. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- ^ Staff, AD. "An exclusive preview of Vikram Goyal's dramatic decor masterpieces". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ Verma, Nidhi. "Vikram Goyal". Platform.
- ^ Staff, AD. "AD100 2023: Vikram Goyal". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ Rangachari Shah, Gayatri. "Vikram Goyal's 'Silken Passage' lends brilliance to the craft of brass repoussé". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Montanez, Abby. "Indian Heritage Meets Avant-Garde Design: A Conversation with Vikram Goyal". Yatzer. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Metal mastery by product designer Vikram Goyal". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Rana, Pratishtha. "#EDExclusive Vikram Goyal journeys Delhi to London for first international exhibit at PAD London Fair". elledecor.in. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Joshi, Shamani. "Here's why Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall are currently in India". Vogue India. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
- ^ Shankar, Meenakshi. "In conversation with designer extraordinaire Vikram Goyal of Viya Homes". elledecor.in. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ^ Sarvaiya, Nupur. "Hall of fame: 15 years of EDIDA". elledecor.in. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ^ Gaitonde, Aditi. "And the 2013 winners are…". elledecor.in. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ Staff, AD. "AD100 2019: Vikram Goyal". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ Basu, Ritupriya. "AD100 2020: The definitive list of 100 most influential architects and interior designers in India". architecturaldigest.in. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Bhuyan, Avantika. "A rare glimpse of the golden period of Nathdwara painting". Mintlounge. Retrieved 26 February 2022.