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THOMAS JAMES

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DESIGN

Growing up surrounded by paintings and art shaped the way I see the world. It taught me to appreciate beauty, craftsmanship, and the emotional impact of thoughtful creation. This inspired me to pursue design as my own creative path. I want to create products that improve people's quality of life by bringing joy to everyday experiences. My work focuses on natural materials, timeless forms, aesthetics, and functionality, with the belief that well-designed objects can enrich both our surroundings and our connection to nature.

PAMBARAM

Category: Furniture

Competitions: Home Competition 2026

Pambaram , a stool to break the monotony is designed for institutional space , for the people who work for long hours to break the boredom and ease there life and feel like a child again. Made with natural teak wood with linseed oil finish to preserve the beauty of grain.

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.