Installation artist and designer Vibhor Sogani illuminates spaces with his striking creations.
Tell us about your NID days.
VS: Memories of NID, where I studied Industrial Design, are of stress free and relaxed living. It was truly fun, and learning happened so subtly that I barely felt it. Design got seamlessly integrated with our way of life and our way of thinking. The foundation program in the first year was very effective. My time at NID was never about any specific side of design - it was a well rounded exposure to various facets of the design world. The learning came from watching and talking, and through books. Perhaps that’s why it happened without me realizing the growth and the evolution. The journey continues. I still like to do things my way, but the foundation ensures that the process comes naturally and without any pressure. Creative thinking has truly become an integral part of my life and existence.
What led to your signature brand ‘Sogani’?
VS: After graduating, I worked with a couple of industries. I felt terribly constrained in those environments and decided to open my own studio in 1994 with the intent of getting involved in a wide range of design projects that open up avenues of exploration and diversity - not just in materiality but in its manifestation as well. For the first ten years, I was largely providing design consultancy services. In 2002, however, I launched my signature collection of table top accessories. This moment marked a major point in my career – a shift from the service industry to design and creation. Thereafter the range expanded into lights and furniture. This shift also led me to create my own manufacturing set up. I work on commissioned light installations and art installations; and provide customized design solutions for chandeliers.
How would you describe your style?
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