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.
Designed by Nargiza Usmanova
Recognized by A' Design Award.
NARGIZA USMANOVA Designer & Visual Artist Nargiza Usmanova is an award-winning visual artist and creative designer with an international career spanning more than 20 years. Based in Toronto, she specializes in Exhibit Design, Industrial & Lighting Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, and large-scale public art. She holds a diploma in Industrial & Graphic Design and has served in prominent roles such as Chief Designer and Art Director, contributing her expertise to multidisciplinary creative projects across the globe. Renowned for her innovative approach and exceptional imagination, Nargiza has authored numerous exposition projects, sculptural installations, and art-and-light works that merge artistic expression with functional, contemporary design. Her practice encompasses public spaces, interior environments, and exhibition settings, with a particular focus on lighting-based installations that transform urban landscapes and elevate the viewer’s experience. Nargiza’s creative portfolio includes interior and exterior projects, social and individual commissions, artistic and technological installations, and urban and avant-garde works. She draws inspiration from art and culture, modern architecture, history, and the evolving character of contemporary cities. Her hands-on approach and passion for integrating diverse materials and technologies allow her to craft immersive, dynamic environments. She has collaborated with the City of Toronto and participated in major cultural events and festivals, including Nuit Blanche Toronto (2022), DesignTO (2025), and the Toronto Art-Fall Festival (2019). Her large-scale installation, Global Vision, a monumental eye-shaped light sculpture presented at Nuit Blanche TO22, demonstrates her ability to animate city spaces through bold, avant-garde concepts. The work was later re-exhibited at the Cavalcade of Lights in Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square, engaging thousands of visitors in the heart of the city. Her installations, exhibition designs, interior design projects, paintings, and wall art have been featured in Canada, the USA, Costa Rica, Italy, Germany, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Denmark, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkey. Nargiza continues to expand her artistic practice through public art initiatives, international collaborations, and exhibition design, contributing meaningful and visually compelling works to vibrant, growing cities worldwide.
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