Growing up in Austria, Claudia Kappl Joy’s first job was ski instructor. At age 15, she was the youngest ski instructor in her home region. “It’s a really serious thing in Austria, including snow profiling and avalanche training–an actual career path!” Claudia Kappl...

Today Is the Last Day for Early Bird Pricing: Learn to Communicate Your Value at the Business of Light Workshop Designers and consultants know the struggle all too well—bringing creative visions to life is one thing, but putting a price on that value can be another...

The IALD Enlighten Americas 2025 conference wrapped up in Tucson, Arizona, celebrating a notable victory.

Among the many challenges facing lighting designers today is the light pollution caused by outdoor lighting. Mitigating light pollution is promoted by most environmental-responsibility standards like LEED and is required by code in particularly sensitive locations....

Randy Burkett’s Lifetime Achievement Award: A Life in Light Early Roots: From Rural Pennsylvania to Lighting Design IALD’s highest honor—the Lifetime Achievement Award—went to Randy Burkett, and his acceptance felt less like a victory lap and more like a conversation...

Amy Oliver’s IALD 2025 Keynote: Dark Skies and Collaboration that Shines The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) opened its 2025 conference with a keynote by Amy C. Oliver, FRAS, light-pollution scientist and science center director for the...

IALD Inducts Five New Fellows at Enlighten Americas 2025 At Enlighten Americas 2025 the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) welcomed five professionals into the College of Fellows. IALD President Andrea Hartranft, FIALD, CLD, led the ceremony with a...

AI and Lighting Design: Creators, Challenges, and Protecting the Craft The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) Enlighten Americas hosted a lively session exploring how AI can blend with human artistry in lighting design. The panel discussed how AI...

Highlights from the LIRC Meeting at IALD Enlighten Americas 2025 The Lighting Industry Resource Council (LIRC) held its member meeting at the IALD Enlighten Americas 2025 conference. Co-chaired by Ron Kurtz and Anthony Kerr (Kerr absent), it fostered collaboration...

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: DALI Alliance Delivers an Engaging Controls Session The DALI Alliance’s session, “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once,” at the IALD 25 Enlighten Americas, lived up to its name—fast-paced, interactive, and full of insight. Designed...

Business Owners Forum Examines the Future of Lighting Design At the IALD Enlighten Americas, the Business Owner’s Forum—moderated by Andrea Hartranft, FIALD, CLD, President of the IALD—brought together firm principals, founders, and business owners for an open...

2026 IESNYC Merit Scholarship Is Open for Submissions Deadline January 1, 2026 To recognize and support potential future leaders in the field of architectural lighting, a merit-based, single-year scholarship with a monetary value of $25,000 will be awarded in 2026 to...

A Bright Start in Tucson: IALD Enlighten Americas Kicks Off Strong It’s a great day in Tucson! The IALD Enlighten Americas kicked off last night with a lively welcome party hosted by AXIS Lighting. Attendance was strong, and the atmosphere was genuinely fun. A few...

Held in strategic partnership with the Architecture and Design Commission, Ministry of Culture November Launch Showcases more than 35 Italian Brands and Saudi Designers as a Preview of the Growing Annual Event, a milestone for Saudi Arabia’s design ambitions and the...

Irvine, California (October 7, 2025) – With more than 50 years of innovation and linear lighting leadership, Tivoli Lighting announces the unveiling of its TivoTape and Urban Channel System Build, now available on the company’s website. This new catalog brings...

DENVER (October 7, 2025) – American Lighting, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality lighting innovations for residential, commercial and specialty projects, introduces the Rein Low-Voltage Wall Grazer. The Rein is a low power consumption, rigid linear LED...

Lighting design often inspires admiration for its beauty, but how the magic actually happens remains shrouded in mystery. Lighting Design Process: Illuminating How Concepts Come to Life. Boris Duhamel, an award-winning designer and founder...

Pharos Architectural Controls will be exhibiting at NYControlled 2025, New York’s premier trade show dedicated to lighting controls, held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC. The event opens with a hands-on workshop on Tuesday, 14 October, followed by the main...

The lighting industry has evolved significantly in the last five years, and the impact on agency representatives has been substantial. Their role has expanded from the traditional position of promoting and selling lighting products to clients, to now being involved in...

When stunning views meet visionary lighting, the result is breathtaking. See how the Vista Serena project, a remarkable Las Vegas home, was brought to life through collaborative design and a commitment to the perfect glow. The Vision: Capitalize on Panoramic Views...