A Balancing Act

Straddling form and function, Stem Design by Aman Bhayana and Sugandhi Mehrotra is writing a modern design language with a deep respect for material and resources

- VARUNI MOHAN

A sense of quiet solidity comes through the light fixtures and decor objects, designed by Aman Bhayana and Sugandhi Mehrotra, the dynamic partners and co-founders of Stem Design. This contemporary Indian design studio creates objects for the home with an intellectual and reflective design intention. Driven by their shared passion for creating experiential designs that connect with people on an emotional level, Stem’s inception arose from an aspiration to impact a broader audience, through functional and inspiring objects. Much like their designs, even the name Stem is thought through and embodies the duo’s vision of crafting evolving experiences that bond users and their products. For someone so young, the designers offer wise answers for their design process and inspirations.