Artist-interior designer-entrepreneur Shabnam Gupta has been a well-known name on the Indian design scene for more than two decades; her designs marked by a maximalist contemporaneity deriving from the traditional Indian aesthetic. Her furniture and décor store takes a step further; offering homeowners an opportunity to pick up pieces that fit their spaces. The Peacock Life philosophy strongly fuses Indianness with contemporary styles and focuses on giving each piece an individuality – either through materials, art, craftsmanship, or design. Check out the stunning collections of handcrafted, bold, and timeless furniture pieces.

Adam Markowitz, a Melbourne-based architect and furniture designer, established markowitzdesign – an interdisciplinary design studio in 2014. With a background in architecture, Markowitz has studied design & craft in Melbourne (The University of Melbourne), Hobart (The University of Tasmania), The Netherlands (TU Delft), Denmark (The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts) and the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Maine USA. The studio’s work – reflecting the intersection of modern digital processes and traditional methods of craftsmanship - is marked by a sustainable, non-disposable approach to design; intending that the designed products should last generations, and not end up polluting the planet. Markowitz has taught Architecture and Design at the Melbourne School of Architecture, and Design at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Maine USA.

Founder & Creative Director of KKD Studio, Krish Kothari, with a Bachelor's degree in Science and Business Administration went on to get a Diploma in Design and Visual Communications from UWC Singapore. His flair for interior design eventually led to the establishment of KKD Studio in 2016. The Mumbai-based ultra-luxury design-build studio is dedicated to creating bespoke residential spaces. Featured here is a 4500 sq ft apartment in a plush Mumbai locality that radiates warmth, sophistication, and elegance.

Aakar Ajwani Architects, a multidisciplinary design firm led by entrepreneur Aakar Ajwani explores holistic solutions based on the ‘form follows function’ maxim of design. The underlying philosophy of the practice is to translate their clients’ requirements and aspirations into reality; weaving a fusion of minimalism and timelessness with the rich tapestry of traditional and contemporary Indian aesthetics. This office in Indore sees the designer transform an office space into an invigorating workspace, with an aim to increase productivity.