Sahil & Sarthak founded their eponymous design business in 2009, having graduated with masters in design from the Politecnico di Milano. During the prestigious Project I-nova scholarship program, they worked with the Poltrona Frau Group, under the mentorship of Guilio Cappellini. Their work reflects the belief that ethic, ethnic and ecology should be integral to contemporary living, with sustainability always a significant factor. Their expertise is in customizing products – furniture, lighting and even installations – through the innovative use of Indian craftsmanship and materials.
The studio also provides holistic design solutions such as creative management, knowledge of the overall production chain, graphics and communication, and most importantly synchronizing all these different elements towards building an overall customer experience to yield future business opportunities and build brands. They also work with consultants for health and safety for small business owners to keep up with the latest legislation changes and reduce workplace risks. Their work has been shown at the 2010 Salone del Mobile Milan, 2010 Alchemy Festival London and is part of the collection at the Triennale Design Museum, Milan. Today, Sahil & Sarthak products are available at boutique stores across India and abroad. Their Katran Furniture Collection was awarded the Elle Décor International Design award, India 2011 and India Design Forum award (Best product Category) in 2013. Recognizing their efforts and innovative business model, they were awarded the Young Creative Entrepreneur Award (finalist) by the British Council of India