Vikram Goyal

Vikram Goyal
Born
New Delhi, India
NationalityIndian
EducationBachelor of Engineering
Master of Economics
Alma materBITS Pilani
Princeton University
Occupation(s)Product designer and entrepreneur
WebsiteOfficial 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

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

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 November 23, 2024.[15][16] It was followed by a showcase at Design Miami on December 4, 2024, in collaboration with The Future Perfect.[14]

Recognition

Published work

  • Shringara of Shrinathji. Mapin Publishing. 2021. ISBN 978-9385360862.

References

  1. ^ Sharma, Komal (2023-05-18). "Vikram Goyal showcases his fine craftsmanship at Nilufar in Milan". Architectural Digest.
  2. ^ Balaram, Rajashree (2019-02-05). "A new exhibit at Bikaner House is for anyone who loves design and drama". Vogue India.
  3. ^ Saraswat-Satpathy, Kriti (2024-03-17). "Vikram Goyal Studio's mural at India Art Fair 2024 composes intricate molten forms". Architectural Digest.
  4. ^ Rana, Priyamvada (2025-01-15). "Casting about". The New Indian Express.
  5. ^ a b Rana, Priya Kumari (2024-06-04). "Vikram Goyal's Metal Mastery". Fortune India.
  6. ^ Properties Staff, Forbes Global (2024-10-31). "India | The art of Vikram Goyal". Forbes Global Properties.
  7. ^ Saraswat-Satpathy, Kriti (2022-12-15). "Vikram Goyal Ad design show 2022". Architectural Digest India.
  8. ^ Zakaria, Namrata (2023-02-19). "Top Notch | Vikram Goyal: 'I knew I wanted to do something indigenous and soaked in excellence'". Firstpost.
  9. ^ a b Mathew, Sunalini (2019-02-01). "Vikram Goyal: 15 years of drama". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.
  10. ^ Singh, Pooja (2023-06-03). "Everyone is a designer in India, says Vikram Goyal". mint. Archived from the original on 2025-01-31.
  11. ^ Barua, Deanne (September 19, 2024). "A New Chapter in Indian Design | Grazia India". Grazia. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
  12. ^ Nath, Aatish (2024-09-27). "Viya's daily objects". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.
  13. ^ Kumar, Rakesh (2018-11-05). "India's first contemporary Sculpture Park". Gulfnews.
  14. ^ a b c Dey, Sohini (2024-12-25). "Vikram Goyal's brass moves, from gilded wallpapers to Design Miami". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389.
  15. ^ Vohra, Saumyaa (2024-11-29). "Designer Vikram Goyal's new collaboration makes your walls look like they are paved with gold". Vogue India.
  16. ^ a b Dhingra, Deepali (2024-12-07). "Relief of finding one in duality". The New Indian Express.
  17. ^ "In conversation with designer extraordinaire Vikram Goyal of Viya Homes". Elle Decor. 2019-04-09.
  18. ^ Sarvaiya, Nupur (2016-11-28). "Hall of fame: 15 years of EDIDA". Elle Decor.
  19. ^ "EDIDA India 2024: Meet the winners of the 23rd edition". Elle Decor. 2024-11-29.
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