Design Portfolio
Furniture & Interior Design Selected Works
Tanuvi Hegde is an architect and designer from India with an MFA in Furniture Design from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).
Her work explores the relationship between people and the inanimate objects that shape human behavior and culture. Focusing on the sensory experience of touch, her thesis examines how furniture can foster meaningful interactions, encourage mindfulness, and include moments of whimsy. Tanuvi’s designs aim to create lasting impressions, forging deep, playful, and tactile connections between users and the objects they encounter.
PROJECTS
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Golfshire Residence | MAIA Design Studio
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Susegad Boat | Personal Project
/ 06.2020
The Vino Dining Ensemble | wood, leather, clay
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Gossip Bench Bench | wood, metal / 03.2021 / 03.2023 / 02.2024 / 05.2023
Peninsula Residence | MAIA Design Studio
Peel Chair Stacking Chair | recycled aluminum, orange peel
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Emeco
Sapele Wood, Leather, Clay
The Vino
Wine is a symbol of conviviality and shared experiences. Sharing a bottle of wine is a time-honored tradition, a way of celebrating life’s moments and connecting with others. Whether it’s a casual get-together with friends or a formal dinner party, wine has the ability to breakdown barriers and create a sense of community.
The Vino
CONSTRUCTION
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POPPING THE CORK
6in 2.5in
SOLIDWORKS Educational Product. For Instructional Use Only.
9.7in 1.3in
0.9in
9.7in
1.1in
0.9in
0.9in
9.7in 1.1in
WRAPPING OF THE BOTTLE
Sapele, Leather
x 30”H
CLUSTER OF GRAPES
Clay | 4”L x 5”W x 0.3”H
22”L x 22”W x 23”H
Sapele, Leather |
POURING WINE
S W I R L
Exhibited at the Gulfstream Center for Design Gallery
Finalist at the The Pinnacle Awards
Won Silver at the International Design Awards
Won Top Design in Home at the European Product Design Awards
Emphasizing the connections being formed between people at the table, the hidden joinery is brought to the surface and exposed
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47”(L) x 17”(D) x 24”(H) Metal structure with oak wood bench top
Gossip Bench
Putting an end to the fight for a single armrest, the gossip bench was designed for two people to sit and lean in closer to gossip. Simple in form and design, the space inbetween the two armrests serve as a place to keep your things or drinks while chating.
Still from the “The Park Bench” written and directed by Ann LeSchander
CONSTRUCTION
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AWARDS
Exhibited at the Gulfstream Center for Design Gallery
Exhibited at the SCAD booth at ICFF x Wanted Design, New York
Shortlisted at the ISFD Innovation + Design Awards
Won Silver at the Internation Design Awards
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Susegad
Susegad, which comes from the Portuguese word sossagado, meaning ‘quiet’ is a traditional Goan way of living life by embracing happiness and contentment. This concept has percolated into the art, architecture and culture of the place.
Drawing on the rich history associated with the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Goa, the design aims to curate a dinner cruise experience taking one on a journey through the history, art and culture of Goa. Inspired by the writings, paintings and illustrations from the era, the interiors reinterpret architectural features and the local crafts into design interventions that create an immersive experience.
Area : 1,900 sq.ft.
Location : Goa, India
Tools Used : AutoCAD, SketchUp Hand Sketching, Photoshop, Illustrator
INFORMAL SEATING AREA
Inspired by the balcao in traditional Goan Villas - An informal built-in seating area in front of the entrance to the house. designed with a lamp lampshades built
DININGROOM
EXPLODED VIEW
DISPLAYUNIT
interiorsThediningroomisinspiredbytherich ofoldGoanvillaswiththeuseof patternedwallpapers,decorativelightsand woodcarvedelements.
Botanicalillustrationsinspiredby theIndianmedicinalplantsketches madebyPortugueseartistsareset inthecentreofthepanels.
PANELLING
Thelightdisplayunitisinspiredbythe seashellwindows-seashellswereused tofilterlightthroughwindowsbeforethe inventionofglass.
VIEW OF THE DINING ROOM
VIEW OF THE DISPLAY AREA
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VIEW OF THE POWDER ROOM
VIEW OF THE BAR
VIEW OF THE INFORMAL SEATING
Projects
Golfshire
Located in the outskirts of the city, with sweeping views of the Nandi Hills, Prestige Golfshire is a gated community with a series of villas built around golf courses. The client brief was to design, build and source furniture, lights and décor accessories for their three-storey vacation home. The home was designed as a contemporary, easy to maintain and simple space for a family of 4 to spend their vacations at. The interiors were designed with the majority of the wall surfaces in neutral shades. Pops of colour were introduced through the panelling and the furniture & accessories. With this project, we worked with dhokra artisans to design light fittings for the foyer wall panelling. Dhokra is one of the earliest known ‘lost wax casting’ techniques and is known to be 4,000 years old. It is primarily used to make metal figurines that have a primitive simplicity to them and showcase folk motifs.
Area : 8,100 sq.ft.
Location : Bangalore, India
Tools Used : AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator
Team : Shruti, Pratika, Tanuvi
Contribution : Managed all aspects of the project from beginning to end
50MM THK LEDGE MADE IN 20MM THK GRANITE WITH 19MM THK BWP PLY BACKING. 20MM x 20MM x 6MM THK L ANGLE FORMS A FRAME AROUND THE LEDGE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE SUPPORT IN THE WALL
FINGER GROOVE
40MM X 20MM MARBLE FLUTING MOUNTED ON 19MM THK BWP PLY
50MM HIGH SKIRTING MADE IN 3MM ACTUAL BRASS CLADDING ON 19THK BWP PLY
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6NOS 12MM DIA SS RODS ELECTROPLATED IN BRASS FINISH FORMS THE SUPPORT. THE RODS ARE EQUALLY SPACED AND WELDED TO A METAL PLATE UNDER THE COUNTER AND ON THE FLOOR
20MM THK GRANITE COUNTER MOUNTED ON 19MM THK BWP PLY
INTERNALS MADE IN 19MM THK BWP PLY FINISHED IN LAMINATE AS PER SPEC.
50MM HIGH SKIRTING MADE IN 3MM THK ACTUAL BRASS WITH 19MM THK BWP PLY BACKING RECESSED BY 50MM IN THE FRONT
50MM THK LEDGE MADE IN 20MM THK GRANITE WITH 19MM THK BWP PLY BACKING. 20MM x 20MM x 6MM THK L ANGLE FORMS A FRAME AROUND THE LEDGE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE SUPPORT IN THE WALL
6NOS. 12MM DIA SS RODS ELECTROPLATED IN BRASS FINISH
40MM X 20MM MARBLE FLUTING MOUNTED ON 19MM THK BWP PLY
3MM THK BRASS CLADDING ON 19MM THK BWP PLY
BOXING MADE IN 19MM THK PLY WITH ALUMINIUM FRAMEWORK FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER WITH APPLICATION OF MELAMINE POLISH
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BOXING MADE IN 19MM THK PLY WITH ALUMINIUM FRAMEWORK FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER WITH APPLICATION OF MELAMINE POLISH
SHELVES MADE IN 19MM THK PLY AND FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER WITH APPLICATION OF MELAMINE POLISH
SHELVES MADE IN 19MM THK PLY AND FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER WITH APPLICATION OF MELAMINE POLISH
BACKING MADE OF 19MM THK PLY FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER PU PAINTED AS PER SPEC.
SHELVES MADE IN 19MM THK PLY AND FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER WITH APPLICATION OF MELAMINE POLISH
25MM FINGER GROOVE
SHUTTERS MADE IN 19MM THK PLY AND FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER WITH APPLICATION OF MELAMINE POLISH
100MM HIGH SKIRTING MADE IN 19MM THK PLY FINISHED IN 4MM THK PU COATED VENEER
SHELVES MADE IN 19MM THK PLY AND FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER WITH APPLICATION OF MELAMINE POLISH
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SHELVES MADE IN 19MM THK PLY AND FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER WITH APPLICATION OF MELAMINE POLISH
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BACKING MADE OF 19MM THK PLY FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER PU PAINTED AS PER SPEC.
25MM FINGER GROOVE
BACKING MADE OF 19MM THK PLY FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER PU PAINTED AS PER SPEC.
25MM FINGER GROOVE
SHUTTERS MADE IN 19MM THK PLY AND FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER WITH APPLICATION OF MELAMINE POLISH
SHUTTERS MADE IN 19MM THK PLY AND FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER WITH APPLICATION OF MELAMINE POLISH
100MM HIGH SKIRTING MADE IN 19MM THK PLY FINISHED IN 4MM THK PU COATED VENEER
100MM HIGH SKIRTING MADE IN 19MM THK PLY FINISHED IN 4MM THK PU COATED VENEER
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BOXING MADE IN 19MM THK PLY WITH ALUMINIUM FRAMEWORK FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER WITH APPLICATION OF MELAMINE POLISH
SHELVES MADE IN 19MM THK PLY AND FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER WITH APPLICATION OF MELAMINE POLISH
BACKING MADE OF 19MM THK PLY FINISHED IN 4MM THK VENEER PU PAINTED AS PER SPEC.
INTERNAL DRAWER MADE OF 19MM THK PLY AND FINISHED LAMINATE AS PER SPEC.
25MM FINGER GROOVE
100MM HIGH SKIRTING MADE IN 19MM THK PLY FINISHED IN 4MM THK PU COATED VENEER
INTERNAL SHELVES MADE OF
INTERNAL SHELVES MADE OF 19MM THK PLY AND FINISHED LAMINATE AS PER SPEC.
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Peninsula
The clients desired each room in their house to reflect a different season, creating a dynamic living experience that captures the changing moods and atmospheres of the natural world. On this project, we collaborated with thikri artisans to design the headboard in the bedroom.
Thikri craft, a traditional art form from the royal state of Rajasthan, India, involves the use of small, intricately cut pieces of mirror inlaid into meticulously designed patterns on various surfaces. This collaboration brought the essence of this exquisite craft into the bedroom, adding a touch of cultural richness and reflective beauty that perfectly complements the seasonal theme.
Team : Shruti, Monisha, Tanuvi
Contribution : Drawings & Site Execution
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18.5”(L) x 18.5”(D) x 31”(H)
Recycled aluminum tubing & orange peel boards
Emeco Peel Chair
Orange juice stands as the quintessential American breakfast drink, embodying vitality and freshness. The Peel Chair combines boards made from agro-waste generated by the juice manufacturing factories and the classic emeco 1 inch recycled aluminum tubing.
Orange Juicing Process
Waste Generated
Orange Peel Dried Powdered Combined with a bio binder
Orange Peel Board
The US is one of the largest producers or orange juice in the world with Florida being the biggest producer of orange juice by far.
Press fit orange peel boards as the seat panel
Emeco Peel Chair
Aluminum 1” tubing framework
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Exhibit (A): Furniture for The Anxious Being
Being
As mental health has increasingly become a priority in contemporary society, this collection of furniture addresses our everyday anxieties by incorporating sensory design and emotional engagement into its design. It offers a vision of what furniture can become when unrestricted by purely functional or aesthetic norms, but instead driven by the needs of emotional well-being. The title, “Exhibit (A),” signifies “Exhibiting Anxiety,” presenting it as both the subject and the essence of the collection.
Anxiety is the most commonly diagnosed psychological condition, affecting an estimated 4.7% of the global population—approximately 359 million people as of 2021. This complex and multifaceted phenomenon has been a part of human history, yet it remains a pressing mental health issue in the modern era.
Today, the prevalence of anxiety is exacerbated by various factors, including rapid technological advancements, globalization, economic instability, social pressures, and environmental concerns. The fast-paced nature of contemporary life, combined with constant connectivity and information overload, often leaves individuals feeling overwhelmed and anxious.
In a time when mental well-being is increasingly recognized as essential, this collection offers tools for self-care. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to address different stages of managing anxiety through engagement and interaction. By fostering a dynamic relationship between the user and their surroundings, these furniture pieces encourage mindfulness and create moments of intentional pause in daily life.
