Nargiza Usmanova
Canada
NARGIZA USMANOVA Co-founder / Designer, Visual Artist Nargiza is an award-winning designer with a rich portfolio spanning various visual arts disciplines. She holds a diploma in Graphic & Industrial Design and has refined her skills in roles such as Chief Designer and Art Director. Her work includes Graphic Design, Exhibit Design, Lighting Design, and Illustration. Nargiza is also the author of numerous art installations and performances, showcasing her ability to blend artistic expression with functional design. Celebrated for her exceptional creativity, imagination, and passion for art and design, she consistently delivers innovative and captivating projects that resonate widely. nargizadesign.com Access Nargiza Usmanova Newsroom
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Nargiza Usmanova
Lighting Art Installation
The Global Vision is a monumental eye-shaped light installation that embodies the theme of immigration. The installation allows people to walk through a colorful labyrinth that sheds light on the challenges of immigration. The structure's colors constantly alter which symbolizes the changes that immigrants face in a new environment. When viewed from above, a giant eye is formed by the intersection of two semicircles which represent the East and West hemispheres on Earth.
A' Lighting Projects and Light Art Design Award - Silver (2023) - Access Nargiza Usmanova Lighting Art Installation Press Kit
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Exhibition Booth
The illuminated skyline at Lightfair23, designed at the prestigious Javits Center, found its perfect setting in the vibrant heart of New York City, a crossroads of entertainment, lighting, finance, and media. This location provided the ideal backdrop and parallel with NYC for showcasing the synergy of architectural lighting. The project design captured the essence of urban landscapes, illuminating the cityscape with GVA's superior products. Within this concept, buildings were more than mere structures; they came alive, exemplifying the company's dynamic lighting fixtures.
A' Trade Show Architecture, Interiors, and Exhibit Design Award - Iron (2024) - Access Nargiza Usmanova Exhibition Booth Press Kit
Nargiza Usmanova
Exhibition Booth
The lighting tunnel, designed for Gva Lighting at the specialized Light22 exhibition in London, United Kingdom, enabled the company to showcase its latest product ranges among more than 100 high end international lighting brands. The project's concept involved the development of zig-zag panels arranged into an illuminated tunnel, which effectively demonstrated the features of Gva Lighting's indoor and outdoor products, presenting their unique offerings to attendees.
A' Trade Show Architecture, Interiors, and Exhibit Design Award - Iron (2024) - Access Nargiza Usmanova Exhibition Booth Press Kit
Nargiza Usmanova
Lighting Performance
It is a lighting show that was staged at three different locations in Oakville (ON, Canada). The performance is fiction on the theme of Energy. In the story, the Outsiders came to Earth not as invaders but as highly intelligent creatures with a lot of knowledge to share with humans. The main point of the project: the energy is actually found inside of us. It is the foundation of human livelihood and maybe a key to solving the energy problem on Earth. To visualize the idea, the artist has designed lighting costumes using LED modules and zip-ties.
A' Performing Arts, Stage, Style and Scenery Design Award - Silver (2021) - Access Nargiza Usmanova Lighting Performance Press Kit
Nargiza Usmanova
Lighting Art Installation
The art installation Crystal is made for the Yonge + St. Clair Fall Art Festival (Toronto, Canada) which is aimed to promote local businesses. The Crystal is an abstract 3d object of 3 meters in height, aimed to demonstrate the process of transformation throughout the crystal lattice. Using triangular shapes, the artist has created a volumetric structural arch resembling a crystal. To outline the shape, the structure was featured with rope knitting and illuminated by 5 meters of LED Neon Flex light from below.
A' Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Award - Silver (2021) - Access Nargiza Usmanova Lighting Art Installation Press Kit
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Branding Design Kit
The inspiration to create individual illustrations for the annual branded kit was the long-term search for a unique abstract style. Were created 10 different formal compositions with smooth lines in contract palettes. The main difference in the project is the creation of branded abstract illustrations for all promo products. All illustrations are hand-drawn in the gouache technique. Coloristic formal compositions in a minimalist linear style help products stand out from a number of other competitive examples.
A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award - Iron (2022) - Access Nargiza Usmanova Branding Design Kit Press Kit