The Grafiosi art + Design Studio

The powerful energy of retro funky dining, the psychedelic tech-edge of a nightclub or contemporary chic of a luxury hotel; the understated flamboyance of couture or the neo-classic statement of retail; innovating with the already established or experimenting with new age start-ups—The Grafiosi is versatile, rad and exclusive. Constructing, creating and communicating your brand through aesthetical

ly empowered and functional design is the focus. We work with industries, brands and individuals building specific, unique and global design vocabularies for each. Since 2005, we have provoked the conventional to foster a global design sensibility for India; The Grafiosi is in constant creation.

“Few designers in our country are photographers too and even fewer have an edgy trait if performance photography in their oeuvre to make consistently exciting images that capture the essence of an in-depth piece/mood/scene/visit.”
Art & Deal, Digital Icons, Nov 2012

“Well established, his digital art and installations are loved by both young collectors and aficionados.”
Mail Today, Aug 2011

“Bringing psychedelia to Delhi through graphic design”
Time Out Delhi, Psychedelhi Issue, Jan-Feb 2010

“The discovery of 2009 was Pushkar Thakur’s show at Seven Art Limited… He blurs the lines between design and art… a distinctive sense of colour and form is used to create art that is indeed different and unusual for its ability to unveil a polished, seemingly abstract aesthetically pleasing modern mooring.”
Asian Age, Art Review by Uma Nair, Dec 2009

“Pushkar Thakur’s art questions the construction of structures that naturally develop the existence of his being.”
What’s Hot, Dec 2009

“Conforming to design rules is not in his scheme of things”
Mint Lounge, Dec 2009
Better Homes & Gardens, Home Office-Space Design, Dec 2009

“A talent that is individual, original and highly inspired”
Elle, ElleHotlist, July 2007

“A prince of design and the darling of his times”
Pen Magazine, Japan, Dec 2007

“Thakur’s space exudes sophistication and style”
India Today Home, April 2007

“The Grafiosi is brilliant at brand identity creation, brand collateral, packaging and web design.”
Platform, Feb-March 2007

“The out-of-the-box young achiever. Pushkar is someone who has decided not to walk the beaten path.”
Young Turks, CNBC TV 18, 2006