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Pharos brings Dynamic Color to Rainbow Bay
Awaken Residences Rainbow Bay, Queensland, Australia An exclusive new residential development in Queensland, Australia, has become a visual marvel thanks to illuminated artworks controlled by Pharos Architectural Controls. Awaken Residences in Rainbow Bay is a...
Red Light In Restaurants
Have you noticed that dining out lately feels like eating in the middle of a darkroom? Well, turns out you're not imagining things — this moody red lighting trend taking hold across bars and restaurants is very much intentional. While the glow of the red light has...
Dueling Identities: Lighting Design for Ash and Alter Ego
The owners of Proper House Group set out to design two distinctive yet interconnected venues in Tampa, each with a unique ambiance. The first, Ash, is a vibrant, light-filled restaurant, while the second, Alter Ego, is a sultry, moody cocktail lounge. Despite their...
Call for Lighting Design Projects
Share Your Expertise in designing lighting (dl) At designing lighting (dl) magazine, we are committed to showcasing groundbreaking lighting projects, innovative trends, and expert perspectives in the lighting design community. As we embark on our 2025 editorial...
NEMRA’s Growing Role in Lighting Advocacy
The National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) is embracing change and setting new standards in the lighting and electrical industries. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with James Johnson, President and CEO of NEMRA, and Jeff...
Is A.I. Ready for Lighting Design? (Is Lighting Design Ready for A.I.?)
Is A.I. Ready for Lighting Design? Insights from Light + Intelligent Building Middle East During this year’s Light + Intelligent Building Middle East event, I set out with a single, focused goal: to determine whether artificial intelligence (A.I.) is a viable tool for...
Submission Deadline Approaching for Light Justice NOW Awards
Submit Now for the Light Justice NOW Awards: Advocating for Equity in Lighting Design The Light Justice NOW Awards, created by designing lighting (dl), celebrate lighting designs that focus on human health, cultural inclusion, and social justice. Designers and...
WAC Lighting Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Long Island, NY — WAC Lighting Founder Tony Wang proudly announced the celebration of the company’s 40th Anniversary. For four decades, WAC has been an industry pioneer, embracing emerging technologies and redefining standards in design and development- a company...
Submissions Open for LIT Lighting Design Awards 2025
Recognizing outstanding achievements in Lighting Product Design, Architectural, and Entertainment Lighting Design on a global scale, the LIT Design Awards elevate the standards of design excellence and contribute to the global appreciation of innovation. Switzerland...
Light Middle East: The Psychological Importance of Lighting
Exploring the Profound Impact of Light: Frankie Boyle’s Vision at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East IALD President and Principal of Hartranft Lighting Studios, Andrea Hartranf, kicked off a discussion at the ThinkLight portion of Light + Intelligent Building...
Up Close with Glenn Heinmiller
It’s best not to make assumptions about Glenn Heinmiller, Partner and Principal at Lam Partners. Glenn’s BA in Theater from Wesleyan University might make one assume theater was his entry point into architectural lighting design, but the path is more nuanced. “Like a...
2025 IALD Election Results Announced
The lighting industry worldwide is invited to join the IALD in congratulating newly elected professionals to the IALD Board of Directors and IALD Membership Committee. All new terms began 1 January 2025. IALD Board of Directors The eleven-member IALD Board of...
Key promotion sees Pharos welcome product director to leadership team
Jack Neill’s promotion demonstrates continued commitment to innovation Pharos Architectural Controls has announced a key promotion that recognises the hard work and dedication of their team, along with a demonstration of the company’s continued commitment to...
Innovative Lighting Products Shortlisted at Light Middle East
The following Indoor products were shortlisted for the Light + Intelligent Building Middle East Awards. Each presenter had five minutes to pitch their product to a group of judges and then an additional five minutes to answer questions and/or demonstrate their...
Welcome to Light + Intelligent Building Middle East
Keynote Highlights: The Evolution of Lighting Design in the Middle East The Light + Intelligent Building Middle East event welcomed distinguished speakers Lee Sweetman and Nikos Moskofidis, partners at dpa Lighting Consultants, for the keynote entitled "The Evolution...
LIT Lighting Design Awards supporting “Brighten the Future of Gaza’s Children” Project
The LIT Lighting Design Awards proudly support an initiative to provide solar-powered lights to children in Gaza. In collaboration with Rebuilding Alliance, MPowered and Little Sun, this effort seeks to bring light and hope to children facing challenging conditions,...
Exploring Digitization in Design
The design industry is experiencing a profound shift as digital tools reshape traditional workflows and introduce new possibilities. In a recent webinar entitled "Digitization in the Design Practice," hosted by Business of Light, key industry leaders discussed the...
DMF Lighting Design Awards Deadline Extended to February 10th
CARSON, Calif., January 9, 2024 – DMF Lighting, a leading architectural lighting manufacturer of premium modular LED downlighting systems, today announced it has extended its call for entries for the DMF Design Awards 2025, recognizing outstanding projects that...
Salone del Mobile 2025: Dates and First Previews
Following the success of the 62nd edition, the Salone is preparing to add a new chapter to its history: the Salone del Mobile 2025 will take place from 8th to 13th April at Fiera Milano Rho. The 63rd edition will see the return of the biennial exhibition Euroluce...
Jill Cody Named designing lighting (dl)’s Lighting Designer of the Year
designing lighting (dl) magazine is proud to announce Jill Cody as our 4th annual Lighting Designer of the Year. This recognition honors her exceptional contributions to the field. Innovative design, philosophy, and dedication to advancing the profession. Cody's...


