--- title: "Retail & Experiential Design for Immersive Brand Spaces in Mumbai - mytribe" description: "Transform your commercial space with award-winning retail & experiential design. We go beyond displays to create immersive sensory journeys and unique boutique store designs that tell your brand's story. Hire DIG Architects in Mumbai on Tribe today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/design.dig/retail-experiential-design last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Retail & Experiential Design in Mumbai By [DIG Architects](https://mytribe.in/design.dig) · We design retail spaces where customers experience your brand through layout, materials, and lighting, making every shop unique and immersive. ## Locations Takes projects across Mumbai Metropolitan Area; Visit studio in Vile Parle East ### Travels to - Takes projects across Mumbai Metropolitan Area (Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Maharashtra) ### Visit at - Visit studio at Vile Parle East, Mumbai (Designs retail spaces near Andheri East, Juhu, Bandra Kurla Complex, Santacruz East, Powai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport) ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### Functional Boutique & Workspace Design Aesthetic-focused design for standard retail or offices emphasizing static layouts, industrial textures, and utility without complex automation. Typically ₹400-550 ₹ per Sq. Ft. (estimate) #### Functional Planning Layout optimization focusing on movement and utility suitable for co-working or standard retail. Utilization of architectural shapes like vaults and wedges to define spaces without heavy walls. #### Design Development Selection of raw industrial-modern material palettes including exposed brick, concrete, and metal framing. Detailed drawings for static fixed joinery, shelves, and racks. Basic MEP coordination for electrical and AC points. #### Visuals & Supervision Standard 3D perspectives to visualize key areas. Periodic site monitoring to check layout marking and finishing stages. ### Signature Experiential Retail Consultancy High-complexity design for flagship stores featuring kinetic architecture, sensor-based narratives, and premium Japandi material detailing. Typically ₹600-850 ₹ per Sq. Ft. (estimate) #### Conceptual Strategy Development of narrative-led diagrams dictating customer flow. Zoning strategy for pause points versus transaction areas. High-fidelity moody 3D visualizations showcasing lighting and volumetric play. #### Technical Architecture Fabrication drawings for kinetic and dynamic elements like motorized curtains or sliding partitions. Precision detailing for mixed-material flooring transitions. Reflected Ceiling Plans integrating HVAC ducts and suspension rigs for automation. #### Material & Sensory Curation Sourcing of monastic palettes including lime plasters, textured stones, and metal mesh. Specialized lighting layouts for focus and ambient drama. Detailed drawings for bespoke display pods and reception desks. #### Execution Support Coordination with specialized automation vendors and fabricators. Periodic site visits to ensure design restraint and finish quality are maintained. ### Pop-Up & Exhibition Installation Design Fixed-fee structural design for temporary booths up to 500 sq ft focusing on modular assembly and sculptural high-impact forms. Typically ₹85K-1.5L ₹ per Project (estimate) #### Structural Concept Sculptural form generation using unique geometries like spirals or helical channels. Strategy for visual impact using height and volume for crowded exhibition halls. #### Fabrication Detailing Detailed engineering drawings for temporary steel frameworks and box sections. Design logic for modular pre-fabricated pieces ensuring quick on-site assembly. #### Sensory Elements Selection of sheer fabrics, meshes, or screens to create transparency layers. Detailing of temporary raised flooring platforms. Integration of clamp-on or grid-based lighting plans. ## About Retail & Experiential Design ### Experience-First Retail Spaces We don’t just design stores - we create branded spatial experiences that let people slow down and actually feel the brand. For us, a shop isn’t just for selling; it’s a space where customers get a real taste of your story. ### How We Craft Spaces - Every project starts with figuring out how people move inside - making sure zones flow together, not just sit apart. - Texture and color aren’t just for looks. We use stuff like stone and tatami to guide how people walk, touch, and see things. You’ll notice we often lean towards a moody, monochrome vibe to keep things feeling calm yet dramatic. - Light matters. It’s how we shape the room, set the mood, and sometimes make products pop or disappear into the background. ### Behind the Scenes: Bonnie & Saks For Bonnie & Saks, we took on a tough site - weird columns, barely any daylight, but a tall ceiling that let us play. We slowed down the pace with rough stone floors, then softened up the gallery with mats. Motorized curtains did the reveal, turning shopping into a sensory-driven store design moment. The whole place feels quiet, almost like a retreat. ### Flexible Ideas, Anywhere We don’t stick to one formula. Our concepts work for flagship boutiques or tiny booths. Even in a 4x4 meter space, we found ways to make discovery part of the journey - spiral curtains, hidden reveals, always something unexpected. ### What We Do - Boutique retail architecture - Immersive retail environments - Experiential showroom concepts ## Highlights Browse through DIG Architects's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/design.dig/retail-experiential-design/featured) - ![Our design for the Bonnie & Saks flagship store begins with an atmospheric entry. We use dramatic, sheer curtains and a monochromatic palette to create a sense of mystery and transition, inviting visitors to leave the everyday behind and enter a more contemplative retail environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/206ba1f7-3f49-4af4-8014-9cd69f82f5fb) - ![This composition illustrates our core concept of discovery. The product, a finely dressed bed, is partially revealed through a translucent veil, juxtaposed with the sculptural, organic form of a bare tree at the entrance, blending the commercial purpose with a natural, calming aesthetic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81c7d517-29b7-4877-95e5-4cf3062d922d) - ![We believe the customer's journey is a tactile one. The use of rough pebble stone flooring is a deliberate choice to slow the visitor's pace, encouraging a mindful, deliberate traversal of the space and a heightened awareness of the physical environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fab192bd-2086-46aa-b3ac-d40eb46d1942) - ![The retail space is designed as a series of interconnected zones. Here, a quiet discussion area is positioned to overlook the veiled product pods, creating a layered experience where clients can consult and reflect within the immersive Japandi-inspired interior.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fbbef104-f452-4071-bdba-130d25f0da20) - [Video: This diagrammatic animation explains our process of adapting a core design concept. We translated the circular, motorized curtain system of a large flagship store into an ascending spiral for a compact 4x4 meter booth, preserving the dynamic experience of discovery in a smaller footprint.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5999819-90df-4247-80b5-05737e8fb5b2) - ![We are honored to receive recognition from the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID). Our retail work was awarded in the Commercial (Small) category, a testament to our team's dedication to creating impactful and innovative spatial designs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/193d0c29-8d71-4d4d-9bf9-5b9ecedd961e) ### [The Veiled Project: A Sensory Retail Journey](https://mytribe.in/design.dig/retail-experiential-design/the-veiled-project-a-sensory-retail-journey) - ![This axonometric view illustrates the complete spatial strategy. The layout guides visitors from a textured entryway toward two cylindrical pods that anchor the gallery, creating a clear yet non-linear path of discovery through the immersive retail showroom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48de1d4d-b744-42ef-94e6-11508b986c9a) - ![The floor plan details the functional organization of the space. It shows the main entry, the placement of the sculptural tree, the capsule-like display pods, and the distinct zones for product display, discussion, and work, all designed to flow cohesively.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a027522-9661-447c-b78a-3341f54ec468) - ![At the entrance, a bare tree stands as a sculptural sentinel. This organic element introduces a sense of stillness and natural texture into the austere, dark environment, setting a meditative tone for the retail experience that unfolds within.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45b4ab7a-c6b7-4037-8a0f-89a2bd43a5cb) - ![The cylindrical display pod is shown here fully shrouded by sheer white curtains. This 'veiled' state conceals the product, building anticipation and transforming the act of shopping into a moment of gradual, controlled revelation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bef0c936-e1d7-4cbf-80fa-5d043570f058) - ![Here, the motorized curtain begins to part, offering a glimpse of the work desk and consultation area within the pod. This dynamic element allows the space to be reconfigured, creating either an open gallery or a series of intimate, private zones.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b138a4f-b1e1-4bda-8722-05da751ba57c) - ![Inside one of the revealed pods, a minimalist work desk stands as a functional centerpiece. The circular track lighting above provides focused illumination, creating a distinct, task-oriented zone that remains connected to the overall aesthetic of the luxury bedding store.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78f56a0b-5ed0-44af-86c3-73215b2fef98) - ![This view frames the bed display as a serene composition. Seen through the store's structural elements, the bed appears as a sanctuary, reinforcing the brand's ethos of quiet luxury and the home as a place of retreat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8369ba7-973d-48d8-890b-6058f2a3610a) - ![A close-up view highlights the ephemeral quality of the sheer curtains. This material choice was critical for its ability to filter and soften light, lending a sense of transparency and quiet elegance while defining the boundaries of the space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1be04fd-90ff-46bd-a7d0-8abac196aa9a) - [Video: This short film captures the essence of the project. It showcases the interplay of movement, light, and texture, from a person walking on the soft tatami mats to the slow parting of the curtains, encapsulating the store's ethos of slow living.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fef80815-2bcd-4045-9710-390c16ae673c) ### [Concept to Construction](https://mytribe.in/design.dig/retail-experiential-design/concept-to-construction) - [Video: This time-lapse documents the fabrication of the Bonnie & Saks exhibition booth. It reveals the three key stages of the build: the assembly of the steel framework, the precise installation of the helical curtain channel, and the final placement of the tatami mat flooring and curtains.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95773081-1027-4764-89b8-ead739e8bbc9) ### [Diverse Commercial Environments](https://mytribe.in/design.dig/retail-experiential-design/diverse-commercial-environments) - ![For the 'Chasing Tales' creative incubator, we designed this feature wall using hundreds of cassette tapes. This element of industrial design and nostalgia serves as a visual anchor in the coworking space, reflecting the project's goal of fostering creativity and community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df0d374f-c308-4d71-8bdd-62237a3f37e0) ### [Awards and Recognition](https://mytribe.in/design.dig/retail-experiential-design/awards-and-recognition) - ![We are grateful to be included in Archello's list of the "25 best architecture firms in Mumbai." It is a privilege to be named among such distinguished peers and a validation of our firm's contributions to contemporary Indian architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/582e5009-fb83-43c0-a207-e1184b197fc6) ## Meet your expert [DIG Architects](https://mytribe.in/design.dig) ### My story We’re DIG Architects. Collaboration gets us going, and we love pushing what design can do. If you vibe with us, trust us, we’ll pull out ideas from weird column grids or tricky sites—those things just spark more drama and vertical play. Our spaces aren’t just rooms, they’re meant to slow you down, make you think. Sure, awards and features are cool (merci, gratitude!), but honestly, it’s making soulful spaces that keeps us hooked. ### My work - **What We Do**: Interior Architecture for high-end homes, bespoke commercial, retail, co-working, and product & furniture design. - **Concept-First Design**: Every project starts with a big idea, like a huge black scoop or veiled pods guiding the whole space. - **Material & Texture Play**: We use rugged granite finishes, gabion walls, lime plaster, and sometimes throw in warm oak or bold green. - **Sculptural Spaces**: Vaulted ceilings, sliding panels, moving walls—architecture that shapes how you feel and move. - **Client Collaboration**: We work best with clients who trust us and want to push boundaries together—partnership is key. ## More services from DIG Architects - [Custom Product & Furniture Design](https://mytribe.in/design.dig/custom-product-furniture-design) · ₹35K-4L per custom piece (estimate) - [Commercial & Hospitality Design](https://mytribe.in/design.dig/commercial-hospitality-design) · ₹80-200 per sq. ft. 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