Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Goes to Bella Six Photography by Ismail Niyaz Mohamed
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Ismail Niyaz Mohamed for photography and photo manipulation design
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COMO, Italy, April 22, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Bella Six Photography by Ismail Niyaz Mohamed has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Photography and Photo Manipulation Design category. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Bella Six Photography
Bathed in the golden glow of Maldivian sunrises, Bella Six emerges as a private world of elegance and indulgence at Madifushi Private Island. Conceived as a refined sanctuary for women, the villa offers an atmosphere where freedom, celebration, and connection unfold effortlessly. Every corner invites slow mornings, champagne afternoons, and starlit conversations. Here, luxury is not merely seen but felt, expressed through attentive service, expansive privacy, and a setting that encourages guests to unwind, celebrate, and create unforgettable memories in complete seclusion.
About Ismail Niyaz Mohamed
With over 24 years of experience, Ismail Niyaz Mohamed is a distinguished visual storyteller working at the intersection of architecture, interiors, and luxury travel. His imagery moves beyond documentation, offering a carefully composed narrative that captures the mood, texture, and identity of each space. His portfolio includes collaborations with some of the world’s most prestigious hospitality brands, including Four Seasons, Gili Lankanfushi, JW Marriott, Soneva, Madifushi, and Jumeirah. A multiple A’ Design Award winner, his work has been internationally recognized for its quiet sophistication and technical precision.
Award Record
This recognition makes Ismail Niyaz Mohamed a winner of 3 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2018 - 2019 to 2025 - 2026 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Award
The A' Photography Design Award is an international photography competition recognizing good photographic creations by best photographers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to photographers, photojournalists, advertising agencies and digital artists from all countries. Entries typically include portraits, landscapes, still lifes, photojournalism, fashion shots and architectural images. Awarded photography designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/photography
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/181540
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/181540
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!181540
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/243557
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.ismailniyaz.com
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Bella Six Photography
- Function
- Photography
- Category
- Photography and Photo Manipulation Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Arts and Entertainment
- Colors
- Black, Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green and Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ismail Niyaz Mohamed
- Country
- Maldives
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #181540
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photographer/ Ismail Niyaz Mohamed Optional; Photographer/ Ismail Niyaz Mohamed
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Set against golden Maldivian sunrises, Bella Six is the largest and most distinctive villa at Madifushi Private Island, spanning 4,768 sq ft. This double storey sanctuary introduces the Maldives first women only villa experience. Featuring a 20 foot private pool, sundecks, sunken lounges, karaoke room, indoor bar, ocean facing master suite with outdoor whirlpool, garden bedrooms, dedicated buggy, and 24 hour butler service perfect for celebrations, connection, and unforgettable escapes.
- Inspiration
- Commissioned to capture the interior and exterior of Bella Six, Ismail chose to animate the space rather than present it unoccupied. Six female models were introduced, each immersed in her own moment, bringing a sense of connection, celebration, and individuality to the setting. Conceived as an advertising campaign, the imagery invites potential guests to envision themselves within the experience and feel inspired to book their stay.
- Research
- To achieve lighting that feels both natural and cinematic, Ismail dedicated extensive time to research and experimentation. He studied advanced interior photography techniques, tested multiple approaches, and refined his process before selecting the flambient method. By thoughtfully blending ambient light with controlled flash, he created a seamless balance between interior warmth and exterior brilliance, a result shaped as much by preparation and knowledge as by execution.
- Challenge
- The hardest part of the project was coordinating with the models to guide them while operating the drone and blending the interior and exterior lights seamlessly.
- Realization and Technology
- DJI Inspire 3 drone, Zenmuse X9 Gimbal Camera with a zenmuse 35mm lens to capture the main image. Optional images were captured with a Nikon Z9 with 14-24mm Nikkor Lens
- Operation and Interaction
- Over two meticulously crafted days, the villa was transformed into a living canvas. Every curtain fell with intention, every detail within the frame was carefully considered, and each model moved with quiet purpose. Nothing was accidental. Behind the scenes, patience and precision shaped the story. Because in photography, true luxury is not only captured, it is carefully orchestrated through thoughtful planning and an uncompromising eye for detail.
- Project Duration and Location
- Project started on 5 November 2025 and finished on 6 November 2025
- Specifications
- Villa spans 4,768 square feet 20 foot private pool elegant indoor spaces complete with a karaoke setup, indoor bar, and ocean facing master suite with an outdoor whirlpool tub. Additional garden bedrooms and elevated lounging spaces. With a dedicated buggy and 24 hour butler service, Bella Six is thoughtfully curated for girls getaways, family escapes, and unforgettable celebrations where space, sunrise, and Sisterhood comes together in true Maldivian style.
- Keywords
- Maldivesluxuryvilla, Bellasix, Maldivesvacation, Madifushi, privateisland, Maldives, hospitality
