Colorise Kev Teeb Tsa Duab Kos Duab by Nargiza Usmanova

Colorise Kev Teeb Tsa Duab Kos Duab by Nargiza Usmanova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Kev Kos Duab Zoo thiab Kev Teeb Tsa Duab Kos Competition Category.

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Colorise Kev Teeb Tsa Duab Kos Duab

by Nargiza Usmanova

Client: Erin Mills Town Centre

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Kev Kos Duab Zoo Category

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Colors

The Design

About Colorise Kev Teeb Tsa Duab Kos Duab

Colorise yog ib qho kev teeb tsa duab kos duab uas tsim rau lub paj dej txhawv ntawm ib lub khw muag khoom loj. Kaum ob tug ncej plexiglass pom tshab uas muaj qhov siab thiab xim sib txawv tsim ua ib lub suab paj nruag kev puab duab sib koom ua ke. Cov ncej no raug tsim los ntawm kev muab cov daim plexiglass uas twb txiav ua ntej lawm los sib lo nrog acrylic cement kom tau cov npoo huv si tsis pom cov cim kua nplaum. Txhua tus ncej nyob rau saum ib lub hauv paus pob zeb sib cog uas muab tso rau hauv cov dej ntiav. Qhov kaj hnub thiab cov dej ntws hla dhau cov nplaim xim thiab tsim cov duab ci uas hloov pauv mus los. Cov neeg tuaj xyuas yuav pom cov xim hloov pauv yooj yim los ntawm kev mus kev ncig lub paj dej txhawv xwb.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Colorise Kev Teeb Tsa Duab Kos Duab yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Colorise Kev Teeb Tsa Duab Kos Duab xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Colorise Kev Teeb Tsa Duab Kos Duab yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Colorise is an artistic installation designed as a colourful accent composition for the mall’s fountain. Twelve transparent plexiglass posts of varied heights and hues create a unified yet dynamic sculptural rhythm. Its distinction lies in the controlled interaction of light, water, and translucency, generating evolving optical effects. The work’s precision, material clarity, and spatial harmony distinguish it as an immersive, technically considered intervention.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 5000 mm x Depth 3500 mm x Height 2500 mm
Tags: Art installation, Visual arts, Plexiglass, Urban art, Reflections
Production Technology: Preparation began off site: the most technically demanding stage was assembling the posts themselves, carefully bonding pre cut plexiglass panels to achieve durable, clean edges without visible glue marks. Each post was thoughtfully positioned to preserve balance and flow.
The project statistics:
8 Plexiglass sheets, 8x4 ft
24 Concrete slabs
48 Bolts + nuts
96 Washers
Сolor transparent/translucent film and acrylic cement
Design Challenge: The installation was completed during a public holiday, allowing the team to work in a quiet, empty mall. Preparation began off-site with custom concrete bases, carefully painted and drilled to support each acrylic post. The most technically demanding stage was assembling the posts themselves, carefully bonding pre cut plexiglass panels to achieve durable, clean edges without visible glue marks. On site, the elements were placed and aligned inside the shallow fountain using protective footwear. Each post was thoughtfully positioned to preserve balance and flow, resulting in a refined presentation that naturally complements the surrounding architecture.
Research: The project is based on qualitative design research aimed at understanding how light, colour, and spatial rhythm influence public perception. Methods included site observation, material testing, and daylight studies. Data was gathered through visual analysis and small scale prototypes. Public interaction at the fountain served as an informal participant study. Results showed that transparent colour elements heighten engagement and slow visitor movement. Insights demonstrated how simple optical shifts can foster connection in shared spaces, informing future public environment design with accessibility in mind.
Inspiration: Colorise is inspired by the study of diversity, individuality, and collective harmony. Each acrylic post symbolizes a distinct presence, informed by research into colour perception and spatial interaction. The shifting reflections produced by daylight and water guided the project’s technical development, shaping a work that translates human interconnectedness into a precise, light responsive installation.
Project Duration: The project started in February 2025 in Toronto and finished in May 2025, and was exhibited at Erin Mills Town Centre in Mississauga from the end of May 2025 until July 2025.
Operation Flow: Visitors experience Colorise simply by moving around the fountain. As daylight shifts, the transparent posts catch and scatter colour, creating new reflections from every angle. The installation does not require activation; its transformation occurs naturally through changes in light and water movement. This constant variation invites viewers to slow down, observe, and engage with an environment that subtly evolves throughout the day.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Nargiza Usmanova, 2025.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Colorise, 2025.