--- title: "Meet the Design Team Behind STaND | Our Philosophy" description: "Get to know Siddhant and Nikita, the duo behind STaND. We share our transparent approach to spatial branding and design for homes and offices in Mumbai and Dubai." canonical: https://mytribe.in/stand.design/commercial-office-interior-design/meet-our-team-philosophy last_updated: 2025-08-20 --- # Our Design Philosophy and the Team Behind STaND Tribe Verified · 8 years of collaborative design practice By [STaND](https://mytribe.in/stand.design) · Takes projects across India & the UAE; Visit studio in Chembur, Mumbai · ₹250 ₹ per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Commercial & Office Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/stand.design/commercial-office-interior-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/stand.design/commercial-office-interior-design/gallery) We are Siddhant and Nikita. We started STaND to build a studio that inspires us, focusing on spaces that are as human and honest as the stories behind them. ## Photos and videos - ![Hey, we're Sid and Nik, co-founders of STaND. We believe in creating spaces that reflect the personalities and journeys of the people who inhabit them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f27a38da-fed3-4331-8743-2f0f28aad370) - ![A candid moment between us at our studio. We met in college and started the studio eight years ago, and beyond being business partners, we're also the best of friends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4664891-61a4-4876-b578-7885ac64cf38) - ![Our stellar team at STaND. Growing a consistent and talented team is one of the hardest but most rewarding parts of our journey, and we're excited for what we'll build together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/094cd600-1b5b-4f20-b453-5a5488e110a8) - [Video: A glimpse into our studio culture. We wanted to build a space that inspires us to design, enabling balance and free thought for our entire team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7272086-cc13-4dd3-b653-7f7a03f09ac0) - [Video: A fun, candid moment in the office with our founder Siddhant distracting the team. We believe a positive and lighthearted work environment fuels creativity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff8889fb-e0ce-424b-9e8b-fc611648fee4) - ![A nostalgic moment, with us collaborating at the big table in our new studio extension. This space holds both memory and momentum for us, and we're grateful to be building our vision here together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3056ef71-74b7-4dba-bc7b-5a183507a9c8) - [Video: A video of us reviewing material samples and digital plans together. Our partnership is built on this constant dialogue and shared passion for detail.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33311adb-044d-4d63-bf45-47547cc22770) - ![A close-up of our hands collaborating over a mood board, with drawings, wood samples, and textured tiles. This tactile process is where our ideas begin to take physical form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90c7eaf4-aa65-4edb-baff-fd7491b3b29d) - [Video: Nikita sketching details on an iPad, surrounded by material samples. This shows our blend of digital tools and hands-on material exploration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f867bf94-30d9-4ceb-a1f8-af3897a52c1d) - ![Siddhant reviewing a mood board, a visual representation of our storytelling approach. We dive into our clients' journeys to reflect their personalities in the spaces we create.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7d7534f-6d10-4787-acfa-bea4df715f0a) - [Video: In this video, Nikita shares 8 of our core business practices. We've built our own playbook for running a studio with clarity and structure, from client communication to project documentation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac5d6b5b-157e-40fb-ac09-4413d2df1943) - [Video: Welcome to our 'From our Bookshelf' series. We love books, and this video shares one from our library that has inspired us with its meticulous drawings and attention to detail.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44950ace-1e66-4f4b-9fac-97468edfb356) - [Video: Our team shares their favorite works of architecture, from the Salk Institute to Casa Luis Barragán. These buildings are experiences that shape the way we see and practice design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba2e4602-9242-4b2a-9579-f198838aae04) - [Video: A view from our Dubai office, showing the city skyline. This captures the energy and inspiration we draw from working across different geographies like Mumbai, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2838e0c2-3ee8-4e61-a993-c489211ecc49) - ![A candid shot of our team collaborating around a desk, reviewing architectural plans. This captures the focused, hands-on energy of our studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32466b7a-2eaa-4edf-9cc4-87b8789dc5da) - [Video: A close-up of our hands pointing to details in an architectural book. We are constantly researching and learning, and this passion for knowledge is at the heart of our practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa7e2bb6-44e6-4800-a8c9-ebae4d42cbfa) - [Video: A video showing our team working with color swatches and wood samples over technical drawings. This highlights the challenging but rewarding process of bringing a design vision to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ffa65e47-fa6b-4839-9ed5-b644d7c36886) ## About Meet Our Team & Philosophy We do not just design offices and homes, we treat every project like a shared diary entry. Whether it is a messy sketch session or a debate over material textures, we include our clients in the process because the best ideas usually happen in the in-between moments of our work. We started STaND eight years ago, back in college, just two friends with a shared drive to find identity through design. Today, our studio is a mix of Mumbai energy and international exposure from our projects in Dubai. We believe that your space should reflect your personality, which is why we dig deep into your story before we even touch a floor plan. Our philosophy is simple: warm minimalism and honesty. We are obsessed with textures and materials, from raw marble and wood to the play of light in a room. But what truly defines us is our open-book process. We share the sketches, the mock-ups, the debates, and the technical drawings because we want you to see the real work that goes into a project. We also believe in structure. Over the years, we have built a playbook for running our studio that ensures transparency at every step. This includes maintaining clear task sheets, hosting regular site visits at critical milestones, and using shared platforms for real-time updates. When you work with us, you are not just getting a design, you are getting a partner who values clarity, communication, and craft as much as the final look of your space. ## About STaND We are Sid and Nik, college friends turned design partners who believe your space should be an extension of your own story. Our studio is where we debate, sketch, and experiment to turn those narratives into tangible, lived-in environments. 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