There isn’t a category here on LinkedIn that was the appropriate one for me to choose in recommending Nikhil…we were colleagues at Pratt Institute’s Industrial Design department, and Nikhil is the greatest industrial designer I’ve ever encountered. He is a more than just a “standup kinda guy” (quite literally in my wedding!) You won’t find a more talented, determined, creative, energetic and unique furniture designer anywhere. I have a Nikhil original piece I that is the focus of my own living room that I display proudly as proof of this.

I have been working with Mr Nikhil Baveja for over 6 years on various projects.

Conceptualizing modern designs and putting them on the table in quick time is a hallmark of Nikhil’s studio.

He is extremely meticulous in his work and his designs are quite innovative and out of the box designs. He brings a lot of details which are very situational and practical.

The projects he works on have been quite varied in nature and he has not followed any set pattern of work and has gone on to newer areas of design which shows the knowledge and skill he possesses.

Every project we have worked on has always started with a lot of discussion on design details and work process which eliminates the chance of any onsite errors.

I had the pleasure of working with Nikhil Baveja during his tenure as Head of Design with Restore, and I can confidently attest that he is one of the most exceptional design leaders I’ve had the privilege to work with.

Nikhil brought technical expertise, creative vision and a tremendous “can do” approach to every design challenge. On top of all this, Nikhil is extremely funny. Which made working with him an absolute joy.

Some years ago, my organisation 3M India was looking to make over the display and reception area at our corporate office in Bangalore.

Nikhil Baveja was amongst the designers recommended to me. When we met, I took a look at his portfolio of work and was impressed by the edgy and creative thought process behind the designs.

He worked with our internal teams to understand the brief and the scope – not so easy for a company with ‘000s of products, most of which are not consumer facing.

When he presented his concept design, we were excited! His team moved in and after a few months we saw the finished result.

Nikhil moved us away from traditional display formats and created an innovative display off the ceiling! Many of our products like architectural films, conspicuity tapes, abrasive discs etc. were incorporated into the design giving the entire space a quintessential 3M look and feel. Even the seating displayed elements of our technology platforms.

This space has since been used for many an internal photo-op.

Working with NickelXD Design Studio has been an exceptional experience. Initially, I only needed some furniture for my new restaurant. Eventually, we ended up using them for our complete interior design solutions and continue to rely on them for design and execution services for my restaurant and home as well. Their team of talented designers combines creativity with technical expertise to deliver stunning and functional designs. From concept to execution, they demonstrated a deep understanding of our brand and vision, translating it into visually appealing and user-friendly solutions. Their attention to detail, commitment to deadlines, and open communication made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend NickelXD Design Studio to anyone looking for top-notch design services.

We engaged Nickel XD for our retail stores’ design and execution. Our experience with team from the first time we engaged till date has been very fulfilling and delightful. The founder, Nikhil, painstakingly ensures each and every step of the journey from rendering to execution is flawless. His knowledge and passion for design is unmatched. To top it, he really spends time in understanding how a retail store is a reflection of the brand and how the store design can be a story with the brand being the protagonist. The dedication and sincerity shown by the organization can be seen in their work. Nikhil himself has got down to the brass tacks in situations where the ground team gets stuck. This is sheer dedication towards the client and customer satisfaction. The team even coordinated with each and every stakeholder so that all issues are identified forthwith and all deadlines are met. Our journey with Nickel XD has been an experience and we would recommend their services to all.

Who would have known that the design done 6+ years ago will still look very Trendy and fancy till today. Customers still compliment the design concept.

They easy to do biz with. Accommodating and extremely detailed.

(And the design was done for a site outside the country – no visits all remotely done).