"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.