Nickel

Nickel Nickelxd - Experiential Design These are the very traits that paved way for entire concept of Experience Design. How do we do it? Why do we do it?

Nickel
Powerful, infinitely customisable and mysterious - Our designs share similar traits with this unique metal - hence the name Nickel. XD
XD– Experience Design –lends a fresh and unbeknownst perspective to the way clients and customers look at design. Over the last decade our experience has revolved around designing retail spaces across a wide spectrum of domains ranging from hi-end fashion to one-of-a-kind commercial spaces for corporate giants. Our other speciality is conceptualising and realising innovative and clutter breaking product designs. The first of its kind, XD offers its customers transparency right from design concepts and sketches to the finished render. As the customer you will have complete access to every stage of our process. Passionate Passion – is what fuels the creativity at XD. Over our last few years of experience, we have come to observe that good designs become great when they are built around the actual end user – in this case You. By constantly staying in touch with our clients right from the word go, we have been able to reduce miscommunications, guarantee wholehearted satisfaction from the either end and manage time effectively. About the Founder:
Nikhil Baveja – the founder of Nickel has finished his Master’s in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute, New York. At any point during a given week he can either be found conceptualizing spaces with his team of designers or tweaking design details all the way to completion. In the past has had experience in retail store design, exhibition design as well as product design in New York city as an independent contractor for nine years. In addition he was an adjunct professor at New York City Tech, teaching three-dimensional design, model making and architectural perspective drawing.

⏱️ The 3-Second TestSomeone walks into your space.In the first 3 seconds, can they understand:👀 Where to look?🧭 Where to...
14/09/2026

⏱️ The 3-Second Test

Someone walks into your space.

In the first 3 seconds, can they understand:

👀 Where to look?
🧭 Where to go?
✨ What your brand stands for?

If not, your space is making people work too hard.

And good design should do the opposite.



[design psychology, retail experience, brand experience, customer journey, store design, commercial interiors, space planning, workplace design, interior design India, Nickel XD]

🔥 One Thing We Never DoWe don't start with:"What looks good?"We start with:"What needs to happen in this space?"Who ente...
11/09/2026

🔥 One Thing We Never Do

We don't start with:

"What looks good?"

We start with:

"What needs to happen in this space?"

Who enters?
Where do they go?
What do they notice?
How should they feel?

Then we design.



[design thinking, commercial interior design, space planning, customer experience, retail design, workplace design, interior strategy, functional interiors, interior architecture, Nickel XD]

🚫 The Dead ZoneEvery retail store has one.That awkward corner customers rarely enter, rarely explore and almost never bu...
09/09/2026

🚫 The Dead Zone

Every retail store has one.

That awkward corner customers rarely enter, rarely explore and almost never buy from.

Bad layout creates dead space.

Good design gives every square foot a purpose.

📐 That's space planning done right.



[retail space planning, store layout, customer flow, retail strategy, visual merchandising, retail interiors, commercial interior design, space utilisation, store design, Nickel XD]

✨ Why Does One Space Feel Expensive?It isn't always the marble.It isn't always the furniture.And it definitely isn't the...
07/09/2026

✨ Why Does One Space Feel Expensive?

It isn't always the marble.
It isn't always the furniture.
And it definitely isn't the price tag.

It's proportion.
It's lighting.
It's material selection.
It's restraint.

Luxury is often about what you choose NOT to add.



[luxury interior design, premium interiors, material selection, lighting design, interior detailing, commercial interiors, interior architecture, luxury design, interior design, Nickel XD]

🪈✨ May the divine flute of Lord Krishna fill your life with joy, peace and prosperity.This Janmashtami, may we be inspir...
04/09/2026

🪈✨ May the divine flute of Lord Krishna fill your life with joy, peace and prosperity.

This Janmashtami, may we be inspired by Krishna’s wisdom, courage and timeless teachings—and create spaces filled with purpose, harmony and happiness. 💙

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Janmashtami! 🙏✨



[Janmashtami, Krishna Janmashtami, Lord Krishna, Krishna festival, Janmashtami wishes, Indian festivals, interior design, commercial interiors, interior design India, Nickel XD]

👀 Try This in Your StoreStand at the entrance for 10 seconds.Don't look at the products.Ask yourself:👉 Where does your e...
03/09/2026

👀 Try This in Your Store

Stand at the entrance for 10 seconds.

Don't look at the products.

Ask yourself:

👉 Where does your eye go first?
👉 Where would you walk next?
👉 What feels confusing?

If you can't answer these, your customers probably can't either.



[retail store design, customer journey, visual merchandising, store layout, retail interiors, customer experience design, commercial interior design, space planning, interior design, Nickel XD]

💰 The ₹50 Lakh QuestionIf you had ₹50 lakh for your interiors, where would you spend it?✨ Design💡 Lighting🪵 Materials📐 S...
01/09/2026

💰 The ₹50 Lakh Question

If you had ₹50 lakh for your interiors, where would you spend it?

✨ Design
💡 Lighting
🪵 Materials
📐 Space planning

The answer might surprise you.

👇 What would you prioritise?

💬 Finish This Sentence..."The biggest mistake businesses make with their interiors is __________."Complete the sentence ...
28/08/2026

💬 Finish This Sentence...

"The biggest mistake businesses make with their interiors is __________."

Complete the sentence below.

👇 Let's hear your thoughts!

🪢 Some bonds are designed to last a lifetime. ❤️This Raksha Bandhan, celebrating the bonds that bring us closer, create ...
28/08/2026

🪢 Some bonds are designed to last a lifetime. ❤️

This Raksha Bandhan, celebrating the bonds that bring us closer, create memories, and make every space feel like home. ✨
Wishing you a very Happy Raksha Bandhan! 🥰



[interior design, commercial interior design, retail interior design, luxury interiors, office interior design, interior design India, Gurgaon interior designers, Delhi NCR interior designers, space design, Nickel XD]

27/08/2026

🖤 When luxury meets the unexpected.

For this premium store, the brief was simple: create a striking contrast between the refined products and the space that showcases them.

We went raw. Cement finishes. Industrial textures. Rust-inspired units. Rugged, unfinished details. ⚙️

Even the tie stand was reimagined—two hacksaws brought together to create a functional design element. 🔧

Because sometimes, the best way to make premium products stand out is to put them in a space that refuses to be conventional.

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Bangalore
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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