Mukul Goyal Featured in Business
World (2003 – CSR Award Trophy)

Introduction

Mukul Goyal was featured in Business World for designing the trophy for the Business World–FICCI-SEDF Corporate Social Responsibility Awards 2003. The feature highlights how design can move beyond form and function to embody deeper narratives – translating complex ideas such as responsibility, impact, and coexistence into a single, meaningful object.

Feature Details

Publication: Business World
Category: Design / Corporate / Social Impact
Feature Focus: Trophy Design for CSR Awards
Article: (CSR Award Trophy Feature)
Author: Editorial Desk
Published On: December 29, 2003

Feature Overview

The article focuses on the design of the CSR award trophy, conceptualised by Mukul Goyal as a symbolic representation of the relationship between corporations and society. The form integrates multiple elements, a granite base, a bronze structure, and a sculptural floral form accompanied by a butterfly—each carrying layered meaning.

As described in the feature, the granite base represents the rigid, structured nature of the corporate world, while the flower signifies its human and empathetic side. The butterfly introduces the idea of the external environment—suggesting coexistence, interdependence, and the broader ecosystem within which organisations operate. This piece reflects Mukul Goyal’s ability to translate abstract ideas into physical form—creating objects that communicate values intuitively. The work stands as an example of how design can engage with social narratives, going beyond aesthetics
to become a medium of storytelling and reflection.

Authority & Recognition

Mukul Goyal’s work has been widely recognised across leading publications for its ability to merge design with meaning and context. His practice spans product design, sculptural objects, and commissioned works, each reflecting a deep engagement with material, narrative, and human experience. From experimental beginnings to institutional commissions, his work continues to contribute to the evolving discourse of contemporary Indian design.

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