Abhinav Goyal
Abhinav Goyal founded Formforge in 2016, establishing an avant-garde design studio where art and function converge to re-imagine and redefine spaces. At the heart of Formforge’s philosophy is a commitment to disrupt conventional art forms by blending contemporary, asymmetric art with modern design principles. The studio has successfully served a diverse clientele, including government institutions, commercial enterprises, residential projects, collectors, and the hospitality industry.
Formforge specializes in custom design and digital fabrication, tackling complex and technically challenging projects across art, engineering, and construction. The core motivation behind their work is to create soulful and intriguing objects that embrace the complexities of the real world. Often site-specific, these designs establish a unique relationship with their spatial environments. Abhinav’s approach is primarily parametric, employing computational thinking and algorithms alongside cutting-edge manufacturing techniques.
Over the years, Abhinav has developed a personal visual vocabulary rooted in symbolism and metaphor, which is intricately woven into his creative process. His growing interest in advanced design technologies has positioned him as an expert in computational design and fabrication, mentoring students and professionals worldwide.
His exploration of the intersection between art and design led him to become a full-time entrepreneur in the public art sector, completing installations in notable locations such as Lutyens’ Delhi (Delhi High Court), Apple Headquarters in Hyderabad, Dubai Design District, Aero Show in California, and the Marriott Hotel in Goa, among various private collections within just the first year of establishment (2017-18). Abhinav has delivered numerous lectures and presentations at both national and international events. Abhinav’s work embodies a subset of architecture, solving problems through an artistic lens while navigating constraints to deliver optimized solutions. His designs aim to create meaningful experiences. As a parametric design expert, Abhinav employs computational thinking and algorithms to produce geometric and structural outcomes, often merging artistic craft with scientific rigor.