





"Soccer Ball"
public art installation
Project details
- Location: Doha, Qatar
- Year of implementation: 2019
- Client: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
- Dimensions: 2.1 m × 2.1 m
Client’s task
Develop an art installation for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 that:
- instantly read as a symbol of football and celebration;
- works like photo magnet and a point of attraction for visitors;
- safe, durable and suitable for mobile operation (transportation, quick assembly and disassembly);
- enhances PR effect championship and partner brands.
Our solution
- Iconography and form. The design is in the shape of a soccer ball with artistic panels, some of which bear the official symbols of the tournament and national ornamental motifs.
- Materials and strength. The frame is made of stainless steel and durable glass panels, designed for active use and resistant to weather conditions.
- Light scenario.
- During the day the installation works as a sculpture with the rich texture of glass.
- In the evening Dynamic RGB lighting and linear accents create the effect of movement and pulse of the football stands.
- Mobility. The modular design with hidden fastenings ensures convenient logistics and quick installation.
- Implementation period: 5 months (from concept to installation).
Result
- “Soccer Ball” became one of the symbols of the World Cup in Qatar and an important art accent in the space.
- The installation is equally impressive 24/7: during the day – like a sculpture, in the evening – like a light show.
- The object attracted the attention of viewers and generated thousands of photos and publications on social networks.
- The solution turned out to be scalable and easily adaptable to different brands, cities and events.
“Soccer Ball” by Skyform Studio is a marriage of sport, art and technology, transforming space into celebration and creating lasting value for organizers and brands.