HIGHLIGHTS
BREATHE – ARCHITECTURE OF SHADES
2019| SPATIAL DESIGN | NILAYA NATURALS | AD SHOW, MUMBAI
“Breathe” is an experiential design project for the world’s first chemical-free, organic paint. A series of fenestrated surfaces on the outside convey the breathable nature of the paint. The use of cantilevered lintels and offset pillars create an accordion of hues; And ‘paint’ becomes works of art in the white-walled ‘Gallery’; Recessed square’s in the gallery’s walls, serve as colour swatches for all 35 primary shades. A laboratory style bar in the center of the gallery showcases the process, with its source ingredients, powder pigments, weights and measures.
NEEL CHAKRA @ ELEPHANT PARADE INDIA
2018 | JAIPUR – MUMBAI
Inspired by the ancient Indian concept of energy centers – A Trunk to Tail ornament made of 7 Chakras maps the
elephant’s iconic physicality with key aspects of its legendary personality
elephant’s iconic physicality with key aspects of its legendary personality
The Communication chakra sits along its trunk. Followed by the Third Eye Chakra – which emphasizes its power of seeing,
through gentle eyes. The Crown Chakra, defines intellect, highlighting its supreme memory. The expanded Heart Chakra,
expresses its immense ability to love and nurture. The triangular Solar Plexis chakra represents its stability and control.
The Sacral Chakra denotes its ability to connect and accept. The Root chakra represents its very foundation and
grounded-ness. The ornament has been made by skilled artisans and technical experts in Rajasthan. Deploying a combination of hand-crafted hammered brass alongwith laser cutting, lacquering and hi-density matt paint.
through gentle eyes. The Crown Chakra, defines intellect, highlighting its supreme memory. The expanded Heart Chakra,
expresses its immense ability to love and nurture. The triangular Solar Plexis chakra represents its stability and control.
The Sacral Chakra denotes its ability to connect and accept. The Root chakra represents its very foundation and
grounded-ness. The ornament has been made by skilled artisans and technical experts in Rajasthan. Deploying a combination of hand-crafted hammered brass alongwith laser cutting, lacquering and hi-density matt paint.
Neel Chakra showed at Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur and at Gateway of India, Mumbai.
INDIA LUXE CAFE
2018 | IDF | NEW DELHI
Envisioned to champion modern India, Park Hotels teams up with Design Temple to create the India Luxe Cafe at the India
Design Week 2018. The cafe serves up a luxurious, global-Indian aesthetic with cuisine from across the world.
Design Week 2018. The cafe serves up a luxurious, global-Indian aesthetic with cuisine from across the world.
Spread across 180 sq m, the cafe is designed at 3 levels. The central area comprises of a Community Table with Damroo
Bar Stools for seating. And on the left is an elevated seating area with Pillar Pods and Damroo Tables. The right houses a
Bar area that serves drinks and takeaways. Seating is spontaneous and encourages guests to move around the light
furniture to suit the size of their gathering. Step seats along the central periphery, are a last minute addition to
accomodate extra guests.
Bar Stools for seating. And on the left is an elevated seating area with Pillar Pods and Damroo Tables. The right houses a
Bar area that serves drinks and takeaways. Seating is spontaneous and encourages guests to move around the light
furniture to suit the size of their gathering. Step seats along the central periphery, are a last minute addition to
accomodate extra guests.
DESIGN TEMPLE – THE EDGE OF ELEGANCE
2017 | MUMBAI
Design Temple undertakes a major rebranding exercise to focus its resources and expand its footprint in luxurious home decor.
DESIGN – THE INDIA STORY
2017 | CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ VASTU SANGRAHLAYA (CSMVS), MUMBAI
Design Temple’s tableware and furniture including Mohenjodaro, Pillar Pods and the Damroo series are seen at Design: The India Story. Held at India’s foremost museum, CSMVS, the exhibit is a first of its kind documenting the landscape of domestic design in the country. Through 30 days the show directly impacts more than 30000 visitors including students, design professionals, industry leaders and audiences from all walks of life.
WALLSPEAK
2016 | DESIGN TEMPLE COLABA, MUMBAI
Conceived to commence a retail collaboration with Nilaya Wallcoverings by Asian Paints. The exhibit is the first of several such events, that explores wall design and surfaces as canvasses for self-expression. Wallspeak contemplates the future and recent history of popular wall art. The show opens to a swish reception, and opinion-makers spill the beans on the question, “What does your wall say about you?”
EAT, DRINK, MEET & PLAY
2014 | CLARION HOTEL, STOCKHOLM
Eat, Drink, Meet & Play is the result of a unique tie-up with the Indian Embassy in Sweden and Clarion Hotels (Stockholm). The latter’s lobby witnesses a complete transformation by Design Temple. With Pillar Pods and Bell Lights at the reception and Damroo Series – furniture is arranged in small clusters and guests are encouraged to spontaneously move around the seating according to their need.
NEW INDIA DESIGNSCAPE
2014 | TRIENNALE MUSEUM, MILAN
Design Temple’s Urban Nostalgia wins the prestigious EDIDA Award and the collection’s earthenware rendition gets selected to be displayed at the Triennale Museum – one of Italy’s best-acclaimed design authorities.
MAISON & OBJET
2014 | MAISON & OBJET, PARIS
Design Temple begins showcasing at trade fairs such as India Design ID (Delhi) and Maison & Objet (Paris). The latter is an international platform, which brings together more than 80000 professionals – and over the years Design Temple has launched multiple product lines through it, including the Pillar Pods and the Damroo series to list a few.
EROGENIUS
2013 | NATURE MORTE GALLERY, NEW DELHI
Design Temple presents Erogenius at Nature Morte Gallery through a unique format that combines curated exhibits with retail. Inspired by ancient Indian treatises, Erogenius explores the ebb and flow of sexuality in India, while interrogating contemporary views on the subject.
POP-UP STORES
2011-2012 | PARK HOTELS, BENGALURU, CHENNAI, DELHi, KOLKATA
This year-long collaboration is devised with India’s premier chain of design hotels at a time when flash retailing is unheard of. In an arrangement exclusive to Design Temple, Park hotels in different cities across India plays host to the pop-up stores by the brand
WALLPAPER* HANDMADE
2011 | WALLPAPER* HANDMADE, MILAN
The Peacock Vanity Mirror is shown during Salone del Mobile, at Wallpaper* Handmade. Organised by UK-based Wallpaper*, the project commissions collaborative works that bring together some of the world’s leading designers and craftsmen. For the Peacock Vanity Mirror, Design Temple collaborates with Leandro Castelao, an Argentinean graphic artist, building from his illustrations to create a self-standing mirror handcrafted by Delhi-based artisans.
VITA URBANA
2011 | SALONE DEL MOBILE, MILAN
Design Temple launches its furniture line at Salone del Mobile, the largest trade fair for furniture in the world. The inaugural collection, Vita Urbana, is presented through a video installation and consists of the Holy Book Shelf, Banana Table, Bed of Roses and Paisley Lounger – designs that have received patents in US and Europe.
DESIGN TEMPLE COLABA
2011 | MUMBAI
Design Temple Colaba is launched as a much-needed playground for contemporary Indian design. Over a 6 year run, this experiential space hosts talks and events such as Urban Indian Nest and Sense & Sensuality, spearheads multiple creative collaborations and also houses a small section of cool collectibles from Design Temple.
ANIMANIA
2010 | GOOD EARTH, MUMBAI & NEW DELHI
From its early years in retail Design Temple has been collaborating with the country’s much-loved homeware brand, Good Earth – finding presence in their stores across New Delhi and Mumbai. Animania marks the high point of this longstanding tie-up. To house the collection and connect with audiences, Good Earth’s stores transform such that they simultaneously function as exhibit and retail spaces.
DECADE IN DESIGN
2009 | BODHI GALLERY, MUMBAI
The most popular products by Design Temple are provided platform in a retrospective show that celebrates 10 years of the brand. In its concept and scale, DecadeIn Design becomes a novelty for its time. The exhibit spans two floors of the expansive Bodhi Gallery and is attended by industry leaders from the fields of advertising, media, design and the corporate world.
INDIA NOW
2007 | V&A MUSEUM
Design Temple’s witty, whimsical and much-loved classics such as the Cheerharan Toilet Paper are shown under the Design section of India Now, an exhibit commissioned by the V&A Museum. India Now articulates the soft powers of the country through the categories of Fashion, Cuisine, Film, Information Technology and Design.
EDITION ONE
2006 | MUMBAI
Design Temple’s inaugural product line makes it one of the early pioneers of witty and whimsical India-inspired products – introducing an indigenous design language that gets speedily embraced by audiences and soon proliferates other brands. Edition One adapts the potential of graphic design to an assortment of everyday accessories – opening up a market that is otherwise focused on fashion, interiors and other traditional avenues. It immediately garners international press attention and and picks up shelf space at Conran Shop and 10 Corso Como.