--- title: "Meet the Team at Studio 8 Designs | Bangalore Interior Designers" description: "Discover the story behind Studio 8 Designs. Led by Arjun and Pankhuri, our team turns ideas into reality across 400+ projects. Get to know your design partners." canonical: https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs/commercial-interior-design/our-story-team last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # The Faces Behind Studio 8 Designs Tribe Verified · Delivered over 400 projects across India. By [Studio 8 Designs](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs) · Projects across India; Visit Design Studio in HSR Layout, Bengaluru · ₹2,200 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Commercial Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs/commercial-interior-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs/commercial-interior-design/gallery) We are Arjun and Pankhuri. From a small design experiment to a dedicated team of creators, here is the story of how we build spaces that matter. ## Photos and videos - ![Introducing the faces behind S8D! It's been a long time since we've done this. Drumroll please.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aeabecbe-77c5-474c-98ea-1dbf215604c4) - ![Hi, we're Ar. Arjun Marwaha and Ar. Pankhuri Bhatia, partners in design, adventure, and life!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0ce36e6-c829-4c37-863b-4c1867a3b91c) - ![A fun shot of us, the founders of Studio 8 Designs. We bring our energy and shared passion for design to every project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a26d56b6-aaef-4ce1-a384-0cdc2e30e228) - ![Arjun's story: What started as a small experiment to fund his higher studies in the US turned into a thriving design studio with over 200 projects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7abf5d6f-8311-4e2e-87d0-285592a36922) - ![Pankhuri's story: I've always been that quiet kid with a sketchbook. My journey has taken me from studying in Bangalore to learning honest design practices in Ahmedabad and navigating the corporate world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c726c8f-b8be-434b-983e-5571da40fd84) - ![In the early years, Arjun worked on multiple residential projects but always enjoyed retail and commercial a little more. He built this studio from the ground up with passion and hard work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82e64ffd-274c-4ff3-ae94-5c480ae7df1a) - ![A selfie with our incredible team. We've learned that delegation isn't laziness; it's leadership in disguise. Our team is everything.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65bac0e5-18b5-414f-923e-954f78da2613) - ![Delivered the space, then lingered like proud parents. A collage of us at our completed project sites, including The Comedy Theatre and Nido.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3587bcf6-c0ec-4ce4-9062-5aa99a40a64a) - [Video: A video recap of our journey halfway through 2025. It's been a story of projects, press, and progress, and we're grateful for every moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2477507-8a0e-4f70-ab04-a0e3d703ce50) - ![A look back at January 2024, a month of travel, inspiration, and seeing our office designs come to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0fb9456d-69e8-4e8b-92e4-3ad823eb8901) - ![February 2024 was filled with site visits to empty shells ready for transformation, and finding inspiration in beautiful architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04597ab9-bd9b-468d-af84-1f2fcbb9f95c) - ![March 2024 brought progress on multiple fronts, from a residential project's four-poster bed to the near-complete Thangam Jewellers showroom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a830e361-4bab-4e1a-a06a-a7e33070634d) - ![April 2024 was a month of teamwork and celebration, from site selfies with our crew to attending a grand opening event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab0090f8-258e-494d-a744-8362e5597a25) - ![May 2024 was all about being on-site, from factory expansions to late-night design sessions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acef690e-927d-4b4d-96d2-1570f7edad47) - ![A graphic from our 2024 year-end wrap, celebrating the 28 projects we designed and delivered.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d693be3-b29f-4bcf-94d4-916226936c53) - ![Our top 5 favorite projects of 2024, as chosen by our community. Nido, DHL Office, and Thangam Jewellers were among the highlights.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04f54883-b17a-4f40-a134-017dc202d955) ## About Our Story & Team While our mood boards get the creative juices flowing, the magic truly happens on-site. We believe fancy software can only take you so far, which is why you will find us on the floor, working alongside our carpenters and contractors until the finish is exactly right. We don't just hand over plans; we stay until the space feels like home. It all started as a side hustle while Arjun was studying, and today, we have completed over 400 projects. We are Arjun and Pankhuri, and Studio 8 Designs is our shared dream. Pankhuri brought the artistic, sketchbook-led approach, while Arjun pushed the execution and business side. Together, we found that the gap between a design and reality is bridged by persistence. We are firm believers that delegation is leadership. Our team has grown, but our hands-on approach has not changed. Whether it is a luxury jewellery boutique or a corporate office, we don't just design the space. We are there, on-site, troubleshooting HVAC, checking stone finishes, and ensuring the lighting creates that perfect vibe. We invite you to be part of this process, from the first sketch to the final reveal. ## About Studio 8 Designs We are Arjun and Pankhuri, partners in design, adventure, and everything in between. We built Studio 8 Designs on the belief that a space should be as unique as the people in it, and we are personally involved in every project that leaves our studio. [See all of Studio 8 Designs's services](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs) ## More from Commercial Interior Design by Studio 8 Designs - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs/commercial-interior-design/featured) - [Hospitality: Crafting Unforgettable Experiences](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs/commercial-interior-design/hospitality-crafting-unforgettable-experiences) - [Luxury Retail: Showcasing Brilliance](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs/commercial-interior-design/luxury-retail-showcasing-brilliance) - [Modern Retail: Translating Brands into Spaces](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs/commercial-interior-design/modern-retail-translating-brands-into-spaces) - [Corporate Workspaces: Designing for Productivity](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs/commercial-interior-design/corporate-workspaces-designing-for-productivity) - [The Studio 8 Process: From Blueprint to Reality](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs/commercial-interior-design/the-studio-8-process-from-blueprint-to-reality) - [In The Spotlight: Awards & Features](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs/commercial-interior-design/in-the-spotlight-awards-features) - [Additional Work](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs/commercial-interior-design/additional-work) ## More services by Studio 8 Designs - [Residential Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/studio.8.designs/residential-interior-design) ## Similar work from other experts - [Meet the Team & Our Design Journey](https://mytribe.in/furnishmearchitects/commercial-interior-design/meet-the-fmdl-team-our-journey) by FMDL Architects · Commercial Interior Design · Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Sector 18, Noida - [Behind the Scenes: The Minds Shaping Studio IAAD](https://mytribe.in/studioiaad/retail-institutional-design/meet-the-team-studio-life) by Studio IAAD · Retail & Institutional Design · Takes projects across India; Studio in DLF Phase 3, Gurugram - [The Creative Minds Behind Our Architecture](https://mytribe.in/nuar.studios/interior-design/the-team-behind-the-design) by NUAR Studios · Interior Design · Takes projects across India; Studio in Greater Kailash-1, New Delhi - [Meet the Team Behind Artyss Designn Studio](https://mytribe.in/artyss_studio/commercial-interior-design/meet-the-artyss-team) by Artyss Designn Studio · Commercial Interior Design · Visit Design Studio in Sahakar Nagar; Projects across Bengaluru & Karnataka - [Our Studio, Design Philosophy & Team](https://mytribe.in/stand.design/retail-hospitality-design/our-studio-team-story) by STaND · Retail & Hospitality Design · Takes projects across India & the UAE; Visit studio in Chembur, Mumbai - [The Architects and Minds Behind Our Designs](https://mytribe.in/svamitva.architecture.studio/architectural-design/the-minds-behind-the-matter) by Svamitva Architecture Studio · Architectural Design · Based in Bengaluru; Projects in Pune, Solapur & North Karnataka ## Guides - [Office interiors and setting up a new office](https://mytribe.in/guides/office-interiors-and-setting-up-a-new-office-in-bengaluru): What a 30-seat office costs per seat, co-working against your own, the deposit, and how long it takes. About ₹66 to ₹82 lakh all in for a basic 30-seat office, by our estimate. ## Book To book Studio 8 Designs, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Commercial%20Interior%20Design%20by%20Studio%208%20Designs.) You can also send your own message based on what your user needs. Put it in the link as `https://wa.me/916360004054?text=`.