EDIDA India 2024: Meet the winners of the 23rd edition of ELLE DECO International Design Awards India

It’s that time of year when we bring you the best of Indian product design. With 16 categories at ELLE DECO INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS (EDIDA) India 2024, we present to you an encompassing list of designers and their creations you should add to your watchlist. The names are old and new, but their ideas? Fresh as spring breeze!

Take it from us, the future of design is now and it’s made in India. Our homegrown talents step onto global design platforms as the our awardees are nominated for the International EDIDA. 25 Editors-in-Chief of the ELLE DECORATION international network deliberate and vote for the global winners. We’re proud to helm the awards with title sponsor ICA Italian Wood Finishes in association with Sunil Sethi Design Alliance (SSDA) and in strategic partnerships with Miele, Woodcrrests (Veneers from Greenply), Delta Faucet India, Catellani & Smith X Innovative Design Studio and Technogym.

EDIDA designer of the year

Vikram Goyal: Working out of what he describes as a karkhana, or a workshop, Vikram Goyal explores and upholds the artisanal techniques and craftsmanship of the country through his brand Viya. He is best known for his use of brass and semi-precious stones incorporating techniques like pietra dura (inlay), hollowed joinery, fluting, spinning and repoussé. 

While his signature design language has made an indelible mark on our collective consciousness, here is a little-known fact about him. Vikram is not a formally trained designer nor an artist, and his work carries the influences of his education at BITS Pilani and Princeton. This unconventional path towards design allows him to chart untrodden paths and view Indian craftsmanship, not just through the lens of preservation but as a living legacy to carry forward. And this is not the first time Vikram has landed this covetable title, he was also the EDIDA Designer of the Year in 2009!

EDIDA interior designer of the year

Shabnam Gupta: “A designer by profession, a thinker by habit and an inventor by choice,” is how Shabnam Gupta describes herself. With an oeuvre of fascinating maximalist spaces, her work is instantly recognisable, being complex in conception yet deceptively simple in perception. Shabnam believes design is for everyone, and her work speaks for her values. From swanky restaurants to cosy coves, she has done it all. Through her studio Orange Lane and brand Peacock Life, Shabnam has brought her bold sensibilities to the landscape of Indian design.

EDIDA sustainable achievement

Aku Zeliang: Sustainability is now sculpture-worthy! Aku Zeliang of Urra Design and Cane Concept has created his Tekirak collection from wild bamboo that grows in the forests of Peren and rattan. Its environmentally conscious construction and sensitive sourcing practice offer a novel approach to design by going back to our roots. What sets Aku’s sculptures apart (well, barring their Möbius strip-like appearance), is their material. Wild bamboo is an invaluable sustainable resource and is locally sourced by the designers. Aku Zeliang believes that craft is a national treasure, and the Terikak collection is a stellar example of how craftsmanship and climate consciousness can inform each other.

EDIDA young talent 

Ricky Sudey & Vipul Sachdeva: There’s an elephant in the room, and we wish it never leaves. A playful interpretation of the silhouette and stance of the tusked animal, the Ricky Sudey & Vipul Sachdeva of EITRI’s Elephant Lounge Chair’s cast aluminium frame and boucle upholstery offer both durability and comfort. Its frame is made from cast aluminium for durability and longevity. The boucle upholstery provides a soft and inviting feel, making it perfect for lounging or reading. The chair’s backrest depicts the head of the elephant. It features two thick legs in the front of this chair symbolising the animal’s powerful stance and a charming trunk at the back. Ricky and Vipul also win a showcase at Ambiente 2025, Frankfurt. 

EDIDA bedroom
Harjot Singh & Dipesh Kundnani: The Follow Me Bed by Harjot Singh & Dipesh Kundnani of Wriver is a playful, circular creation, that fosters unparalleled cosiness and comfort. Its curvilinear form, modular construction and easy assembly make it ideal for modern homes. The bed, manufactured by Praeparo International Pvt. Ltd., features a robust circular upholstered section forming a continuous loop geometry that extends as a seating platform on both sides and transforms into a backrest constructing the headboard. At the base, the bed is elevated by a distinctive metallic skirting that facilitates easy cleaning and practical maintenance. 

EDIDA flooring

Rajiv Parekh: Former EDIDA winner Rajiv Parekh of rED, bags not one but two trophies this year. Their Scattered Pattern Flooring Design will not let you take your eyes off the floor. The black and white marble inlays of irregular shapes and sizes create a visually engaging and playful effect. The white against the black creates a powerful contrast transforming the floor into a focal point. And rest assured, you’ll be floor-ed by the pattern.

EDIDA bathware

Rajiv Parekh: Tis’ the season of Dramatic Duality, Rajiv Parekh of rED. Swap your Christmas movies for this film noir classic, as the Panda White marble basin with bold black waves cantilevers off the wall, creating a floating effect. The concealed drain and stainless steel funnel ensure a flawless appearance. Tres chic, indeed!

EDIDA student of the year

Priyadarshani Kakade: A curtain for a door? And that’s not the only interesting fact about Priyadarshani Kakade’s Dobu-khi cabinet from her Lahe Furniture Collection, manufactured by Urra Design & Cane Concept. Deriving its name and inspiration from the iconic Naga woven basket known as Chiinuo in the Angami dialect and Dobu-khi in other local dialects, the Ghamari wood cabinet with a handwoven cane door will surely be a treasured object, while keeping your other treasures safe. Priyadarshani also wins a three-week scholarship to Istituto Marangoni at their Milan campus.

EDIDA outdoor

Priyanka Narula: Forget golden hour, sunsets have stolen the show again. Part of the Dawn to Dusk collection, the Sunset Bench by Priyanka Narula of The Wicker Story, crafted from sustainable cane and rattan, evokes the warmth of dusk with its fluidic form, earthy hues and sleek contours.  It is crafted primarily out of sustainable cane and rattan and is both lightweight and sturdy. Now we just need to wait for the sky to match the bench.

EDIDA fabric

Chinar Farooqui: Injiri’s Kilol collection celebrates India’s craft heritage. Chinar Farooqui honours age-old artistry by incorporating crafts like Bandhani & Bhujodi from Gujarat, Sujani from Bihar, Block Printing from Rajasthan and Jamdani from West Bengal, reimagining these techniques into contemporary fabrics. Kilol, manufactured by Studio Chinar, is a manifestation of the values of Injiri. Through a slow research-driven design process, Injiri brings diverse stories and craft communities of the country to the forefront.  

EDIDA furniture

Ariane Thakore Ginwala: A serial EDIDA winner, Ariane Thakore Ginwala of This and That brings her collaborative process of combining craft and design to her new Aagor collection. Aagor the Bodo word for motif is at the core of it. Influenced by indigenous Assamese textiles, Ariane traces parallels between hand weaving and the meticulous layering of finely cut, solid wood inlay. This cabinet, like each object of the Aagor collection, is uniquely composed with a singular pattern and is reflected in the wood inlay.

EDIDA Wall Finishes and Coverings

Ashiesh Shah: Ashiesh Shah won his first EDIDA in 2009 and has been on the victory path ever since. This year, Ashiesh Shah of Atelier Ashiesh Shah creates a panel that will leave you mesmerised at first glance. Inspired by the Indian tradition of tying moli, the Manka Moli panel, adorned with intricate concave and convex Channapatna beads and a triad of bevelled mirrors, arrests the viewer with its striking red form, inviting introspection. 

EDIDA Tabletop

Pallavi Chandra & Deeksha Saini: Geometry meets expert craftsmanship in Pallavi Chandra & Deeksha Saini of Glass Forest’s Twilight collection. Crafted from borosilicate glass known for its durability and pristine clarity, these pieces offer a modern, luxurious aesthetic, perfect for contemporary homes. There are only two possibilities if you whip them out at your next soiree: it could be a great conversation starter or your guests might be left speechless!

EDIDA lighting

Rohit Naag, Stephen K Molloy & Gunnar Rönsch: The Monolith by Nolwa harbours a mystery that makes you want to know more. Rohit Naag of Nolwa in collaboration with German designers Stephen K Molloy & Gunnar Rönsch of Fundamental.Berlin, come together to reimagine the 600-year-old Bidri craft with a contemporary twist. Combining dazzle camouflage patterns with mid-century art, the multi-cuboid structure distorts perception, revealing the Monolith’s secrets only as you move around it.

EDIDA seating

Rehan Parikh: Rehan Parikh of Bombay Design Lab utilises age-old hand-carving techniques in the Plateau chair from his Contour Collection. The chair might look unconventional but upon a closer look (and feel) you’ll know that it has everything love about your timeless classics and then some. Created in natural solid wood and boucle fabric, the Plateau chair embodies modern design sensibilities to give you both comfort and style. 

EDIDA Kitchen

Saif Faisal: Objects in your home should always bring you joy. In the case of Saif Faisal’s Serene Jars for Woud, from Denmark, the objects bring you joy, serenity and infinite compliments. Their rounded cylindrical form is simple yet bold while conjuring a sense of tranquillity in your kitchen. Crafted out of natural sandstone, the jars embody an honesty of material, their tactility connecting you to nature. 

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