Matisse Blue Mabone by Nataliya Naymark is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Dihlahiswa le Ditlhophiso tsa Lesedi Competition Category.

BoronseLesedi· 2026

Matisse Blue Mabone

by Nataliya Naymark

Client: NNaymark.design

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Lesedi Category

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The Design

About Matisse Blue Mabone

Lampi ya Matisse Blue ke sistimi ya mabone e thehiloeng holim'a mesebetsi ya lipampiri tse setsoeng tsa Henri Matisse. E hahiloe ka tšepe e ntšo e sa benyeng le tyvek e putsoa, moralo o na le lisele tse chitja tse hokahaneng le sethako se bohareng. Mela ea ka hare ea led e hasanya leseli ka har'a thepa, e kopanya sebopeho le 'mala hore e be ntho e sebetsang. Sengoathoana sena se fana ka leseli ka sebopeho se bonolo, se ikemiseditse ho leka-lekanya lefa la bonono le thepa ya sejoale-joale.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Matisse Blue Mabone ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Matisse Blue Mabone e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Matisse Blue Mabone e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Matisse Blue is a modular floor lamp made of drop-shaped shades on a metal core. Each part attaches to the stem and is lit by internal led strips placed along the upper curve. This leaves the lower part of the shade in shadow, creating a sense of depth. The modular system allows more parts to be added, so the object can change in height and density over time.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1000mm * 1000mm * 1500 mm
Tags: Matisse Blue, Dupont Tyvek Lighting, Organic Sculpture, Henri Matisse, International Klein Blue, LED Floor Lamp, Paper Cut-out Aesthetic, Biomorphic Design, Functional Art, Modernist Lighting
Production Technology: The frame is made from steel with a matte black finish. A central spine holds the light strips. The shades are made from tyvek, a material chosen because it is strong and spreads light evenly. Each shade is heat-formed to keep its rounded shape while looking like hand-cut paper. The parts use simple attachments so the lamp looks like it is expanding naturally.
Design Challenge: The main task was to find the right blue glow without losing the texture of the material. We had to balance the rounded shapes with the structural needs of a tall floor lamp. We also had to manage the small amount of heat from the lights to keep the material safe. Finally, we worked on the modular joints so that adding new parts felt natural and not mechanical.
Research: This study looked at how to use color and light technology together. The goal was to move from 2D silhouettes to 3D volumes. We tested different ways to fold the paper-like material and calibrated the light colors to match a specific blue. We used full-scale models to check how light spreads. The results showed that tyvek can look like art paper while staying safe and durable for home use.
Inspiration: This lamp is based on the paper cut-outs of Henri Matisse. The goal was to turn 2D shapes into 3D light. The blue volumes are shaped like leaves or petals that attach to a dark stem. The structure follows a natural growth pattern, aiming to find a balance between art and daily use.
Project Duration: autumn 2025, Israel
Operation Flow: The lamp works as a light source and a visual focal point. As a person moves around the object, the overlapping shapes change their appearance, similar to how paper cut-outs look in different spaces. The light strips create a soft glow through the synthetic paper, filling the room with a blue tone. It provides light without glare from any angle.
Team Members: Nataliya Naymark