Better Interiors
Indian Product Designer Mukul Goyal Featured in Better Interiors for Contemporary Home Décor, Art Hardware & Functional Design
Publication: Better Interiors
Issue: December 2010
Feature Title: Perfect 10
Section: Design Bytes / Roundabout
Designer Featured: Mukul Goyal
Mukul Goyal on Indian Design, Functional Art and Contemporary Living
In its December 2010 issue, Better Interiors featured acclaimed Indian product designer Mukul Goyal in a special editorial interview titled Perfect 10, offering an intimate look into the creative mind behind some of India’s most distinctive contemporary home décor and designer hardware collections.
Known for pioneering the concept of art hardware and sculptural utility products in India through his brand Tattva Art Hardware , Mukul Goyal has long been recognised for transforming everyday functional objects into expressive pieces of contemporary design. The feature highlighted his evolving contribution to Indian product design through luxury home accessories, designer curtain hardware, artistic lighting and collectible décor objects that merge functionality with emotion and visual storytelling.
Alongside the interview, the magazine showcased several signature Mukul Goyal creations, including sculptural curtain rods, decorative home accessories, artistic lighting elements and figurative décor pieces that have become closely associated with his distinctive design language.
Contemporary Indian Design Inspired by Life and Nature
When asked about his greatest creative inspiration, Mukul Goyal responded:
“Life and nature… they will simply never lose their ability to inspire and wow you.”
This philosophy has consistently informed his approach to contemporary Indian product design. Across collections for home décor, designer hardware and lifestyle accessories, his work often references:
- Organic movement
- Human interaction
- Natural forms
- Emotional expression
- Sculptural abstraction
Rather than approaching products as purely functional objects, Mukul Goyal’s work introduces narrative, humour and poetry into everyday living spaces.
This ability to create emotionally resonant functional art helped distinguish his collections within India’s evolving luxury interiors and home décor landscape during the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Sculptural Home Décor and Artistic Utility Objects
The Better Interiors feature reinforced Mukul Goyal’s reputation for creating contemporary home accessories that blur the boundary between utility and sculpture.
The editorial showcased several categories associated with the Mukul Goyal and Tattva design universe, including:
- Sculptural curtain hardware
- Artistic curtain rods and finials
- Decorative lighting pieces
- Figurative planters and accessories
- Contemporary home décor objects
- Luxury lifestyle accessories
- Functional metal art
His products became especially known for elevating often-overlooked categories such as curtain hardware, bathroom accessories and utility fittings into sophisticated design-led interior elements.
This philosophy helped position Mukul Goyal among the early Indian designers to successfully introduce designer hardware and sculptural décor accessories into mainstream contemporary interiors.
The Influence of Achille Castiglioni and Functional Simplicity
In the interview, Mukul Goyal named legendary Italian designer Achille Castiglioni as one of his greatest inspirations, noting:
“His ability to innovate with the simplest of objects was mind-blowing.”
This influence is visible in Mukul Goyal’s own approach to contemporary product design, where simple functional forms are often transformed through:
- Minimal sculptural interventions
- Playful detailing
- Human figurative elements
- Material experimentation
- Elegant proportions
Whether through brass décor objects, stainless steel lighting, designer hardware or luxury home accessories, his work consistently seeks to create products that are visually engaging without becoming excessive.
Mukul Goyal on the Future of Indian Product Design
One of the most important aspects of the Perfect 10 feature was Mukul Goyal’s commentary on the growth of Indian contemporary design and the future of the country’s design ecosystem.
Speaking about Indian product design, he observed:
“There is a lot of talent out there with great ideas, and quite a few are making their mark.”
He further emphasized the importance of deeper collaboration between:
- Design and manufacturing
- Creativity and technology
- Material innovation and craftsmanship
- Designers and industry
The article quoted him saying:
“If this happens, design from India will scale to unknown heights.”
This perspective positioned Mukul Goyal not only as a leading Indian product designer, but also as a thoughtful voice advocating for the evolution of India’s contemporary design industry on the global stage.
Luxury Home Décor with Personality and Emotional Warmth
Beyond discussions on design and innovation, the feature also revealed the personal warmth and emotional sensibility behind Mukul Goyal’s work.
In lighter moments from the interview, he spoke about:
- Family being his greatest priority
- Enjoying quiet moments on the terrace before bed
- Preferring traditional adrak and tulsi chai
- Admiring playful fictional personalities like King Louie from The Jungle Book
These glimpses into his personality echoed the same human-centred warmth visible in his contemporary home décor collections and sculptural lifestyle products.
Establishing a Distinctive Indian Design Language
By 2010, Mukul Goyal had already established himself as one of the defining voices in contemporary Indian product design. Editorial features such as Perfect 10 helped cement his reputation for creating:
- Sculptural designer hardware
- Luxury home décor accessories
- Functional art objects
- Contemporary lighting design
- Artistic utility products
- Design-led lifestyle collections
His work played an important role in expanding the vocabulary of Indian interior products by introducing wit, emotion and sculptural elegance into categories traditionally viewed as purely functional.
The Better Interiors feature ultimately positioned Mukul Goyal as more than a designer of products — it presented him as a creator shaping a uniquely contemporary Indian design identity rooted in artistry, utility and human connection.
