Madonna Primarna funkcija: Kolekcija ploščic by Nataliya Naymark

Madonna Primarna funkcija: Kolekcija ploščic by Nataliya Naymark is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje gradbenih materialov in komponent Competition Category.

BronastaGradbene komponente· 2026

Madonna Primarna funkcija: Kolekcija ploščic

by Nataliya Naymark

Client: NNaymark.design

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Gradbene komponente Category

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The Design

About Madonna Primarna funkcija: Kolekcija ploščic

Besedilo knjige: Kolekcija ploščic Madonna prevaja strukture draperij ikonskih slik iz 15. stoletja v modularni keramični reliefni sistem. Z nadzorovano geometrijo in umerjenim barvnim nanašanjem v plasteh se poslikane gube tkanine preoblikujejo v tridimenzionalne površine s taktilno globino. Vsako ploščico je mogoče zavrteti in kombinirati ter tako ustvariti raznolike, neponavljajoče se kompozicije na stenah, tleh ali stropih. Podrobnosti s kovinskim leskom in reaktivni učinki glazure vnašajo barvno bogastvo ter omogočajo, da zgodovinski vizualni jezik deluje znotraj sodobnih arhitekturnih kontekstov.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Madonna Primarna funkcija: Kolekcija ploščic je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Madonna Primarna funkcija: Kolekcija ploščic se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Madonna Primarna funkcija: Kolekcija ploščic sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Madonna is a modular ceramic tile collection translating 15th-century Madonna drapery into calibrated relief. Symbolic painted folds become structured physical depth. The rotational geometry enables controlled non-repetition across small and large surfaces, functioning as architectural structure rather than ornament. The system creates directional movement and allows scalable application across interiors.
Dimensions & Packaging: 300 x 300 mm
Tags: tile, pattern, Ornament, Ceramic, Renaissance
Production Technology: Production combines high-pressure press-molding to generate calibrated 3D relief replicating drapery folds, followed by HD digital inkjet printing for chromatic fidelity to 15th-century iconography. Select areas receive third-fire luster application (or PVD metallization) for permanent metallic gold accents. Reactive glaze layering creates controlled oxidation effects, producing an aged patina with depth and surface tactility.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was translating sacred iconography into contemporary ceramic without losing its dignity or becoming decorative imitation. Historically, folds in icons are symbolic, not naturalistic. Converting this painted illusion into structural relief required balancing authenticity with manufacturability. Limited glaze behavior, metallic firing constraints, and repeat-pattern logic demanded constant recalibration between art history and industrial feasibility.
Research: Historical visual research. Objective: translate 15th-century Madonna icon drapery into a modular ceramic system adaptable to modern interiors. Methodology: comparative analysis of icon paintings focusing on color layers, fold geometry, and compositional rhythm. Tools: archival study, chromatic mapping, 3D modeling. Experiments tested fold positioning and rotation. Result: a non-repetitive surface system. Insight: sacred color logic can inform contemporary design. Impact: bridges heritage and scalable interior production.
Inspiration: The project was developed after extensive visual research of 15th-century Madonna icon paintings, focusing on the way drapery, color gradients, and layered folds were rendered. I studied multiple variations of fabric depiction to understand their geometric logic and chromatic structure. The tile design translates these historical folding patterns into a contemporary ceramic surface, preserving the rhythm and tonal depth characteristic of early Renaissance garments.
Project Duration: September 2025
Operation Flow: Each tile is designed to be rotated and combined in multiple positions, allowing endless pattern variations. One module can create a subtle surface, while a full set produces complex, flowing compositions. This system prevents visual repetition, so a space can feel different from every angle. The same pattern logic extends to wallpaper, textiles, and upholstery, creating a cohesive yet dynamic interior language.
Team Members: Nataliya Naymark
Image Credits: Nataliya Naymark