Mukul Goyal Featured in Ascend (October–December 2012)

Introduction

Mukul Goyal was featured in Ascend (Axis Bank Wealth) within an editorial titled “Art House”, exploring the rise of functional art in Indian homes. The feature positions his work within a broader cultural shift where design objects are increasingly valued for both utility and artistic expression.

Feature Details

Publication: Ascend (Axis Bank Wealth Magazine)
Category: Lifestyle / Design / Home Décor
Feature Focus: Functional Art, Home Accessories, Contemporary Indian Design
Published On: October–December 2012
Author: Nidhi Raj Singh

Feature Overview

The editorial examines how Indian homes are moving towards functional art, where décor objects combine aesthetic value with usability.

Featured Product

  • Human Form Vase (ID Vase) 

Mukul Goyal’s work is highlighted as a key example of this shift:

  • objects that are artistic yet usable 
  • integration of human-form design into everyday products 
  • ability to bring character and individuality into interiors 

The article also includes his perspective on the growing acceptance of functional art in India, noting the emergence of designers who blend utility, craftsmanship, and expression.

Retail presence is indicated across:

  • Cinnamon 
  • Raintree 
  • Pallate & Teekedee (Mumbai) 
  • Ishatvam 
  • The Six Degrees 
  • and other design-led stores, along with online platforms 

Authority & Recognition

This feature positions Mukul Goyal within a larger design movement, not just as a product designer but as a contributor to the evolution of functional art in contemporary Indian homes.

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