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Mind the Scope Gap
Over the last five years, we've seen a proliferation of ceiling systems and new ceiling materials emerging on the market. Ceiling lighting integration has become a growing challenge in recent years as the variety of ceiling systems and materials continues to expand....

Beacon Awards 2025 Is Open For Submissions
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York invites you to submit projects for entry into the second annual Beacon Awards, honoring outstanding achievement in lighting design. New for 2025, the Beacon Awards have expanded the number of project categories from six to ten....

Optique Lighting Introduces Perifina Wall Reveal: Seamless Accent Lighting in 3- and 4-Inch Sizes
Available in two sizes, Perifina Wall Reveal creates a niche effect within a wall, adding both accent lighting and an enhanced textured element that brings depth and visual interest to the surface. The recessed, mud-in, wall cove luminaire is compatible with 5/8 in....

Lighting the Soul of Notre Dame, Part III
This article marks the final installment in our three-part series, Lighting the Soul of Notre Dame. The first piece, published in designing lighting global (dlg), explored the historic lighting design by Patrick Rimoux In the second article, featured in the previous...

WAC Expands Aether 2-inch Recessed Downlights
PORT WASHINGTON, NY—WAC Group introduces the Aether 2-inch series of ultra-low-profile recessed LED downlights. The luminaire features a remodeled housing with a patent-pending hinged junction design, which separates the driver and junction areas to allow the j-box to...

Up Close with Steven Rosen
Pulled into theater in his suburban LA high school, Steven Rosen recalled the first time he stood on stage, Steven Rosen Lighting Designer: A Journey Through Theatre, Architecture, and Experience. “I thought ‘Oh no, this is not for me!’ I never had the desire to be...

Designplan Introduces KOS Outdoor Luminaires by Francesconi Lighting
KOS is a family of outdoor luminaires made by Francesconi Lighting of Italy that is now available through Designplan Ligting, Inc in North America. It is a versatile group of square and boxlike fixtures that provide a stylish minimalist solution with easy installation...

The Future of Available Light is One of Evolution, Promise, and Innovation
Available Light is excited to enter a new phase in its ongoing ownership transition. Working alongside CEO and Founder, Steven Rosen, is now a team of Executive Directors representing the key components of the firm: Matt Zelkowitz – The Built Environment, Bill Kadra...

Paul Marantz, Rest in Peace
This morning, we learned that Fisher Marantz Stone co-founder Paul Marantz passed away. We received the following note from Paula Martinez-Nobles, President: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Marantz. Paul and Jules founded the company that...

Last Chance for 5% Off LIT Lighting Design Awards Entry
Don't miss the 5% discount still available for the 2025 LIT Lighting Design Awards, with the final entry deadline set for June 15. This global competition celebrates excellence in lighting design across architectural and product categories. Entering puts your work in...

From Harlem to SoHo
An oyster lunch with legendary designer Paul Gregory led to more than just a great conversation—it sparked an in-depth look into Sartiano’s lighting design by Focus Lighting. I expected insights on trends, but what I discovered was a masterclass in how lighting...

LytePod: Creative Relentless Mastery with Keith Bradshaw
In this episode of the LytePOD, Keith Bradshaw, CEO and co-founder of Speirs Major — invites us into the mindset that has shaped one of the most iconic lighting design studios in the world. From rejecting personal “style” to designing with emotional precision, Keith...

Mudr Wall Wash 2 in. by Alloy LED: Seamless Recessed Cove Lighting Solution
The Mudr Wall Wash 2 in. is a compact ceiling-mounted recessed cove channel with an illuminated reveal that provides a soft indirect light. Providing a completely recessed wall wash solution that does not interfere with rafters or other elements in the ceiling, the...

Gardens in a New Light: Longwood’s Redesign Marries Beauty and Innovation
Nestled near Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens Lighting redesign just a short distance from the Delaware border,, Longwood Gardens has long been admired for its spectacular horticultural displays. With elaborate seasonal showcases—like dazzling Fourth of July fountain...

Design + Build Day Debuts at Lightovation 2025
DALLAS – May 20, 2025 – Dallas Market Center announces the debut of Design + Build Day at Lightovation on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, delivering an exciting new slate of programming created specifically for interior designers, architects, and builders. Expanding upon the...

Discover WAC Lighting & Modern Forms at AIA Expo 25
Visit booth #977 during the AIA Expo June 5-6. Stop by to find lighting solutions and the latest innovations for your projects: VENTRIX, the evolution of our world-class modular lighting, control, and power system that is precision-engineered and expanded with...

LEDucation 2026 Exhibitor Registration Opens with Designer Hours
New York, NY — The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is pleased to announce that exhibitor registration is now open for LEDucation 2026, the industry’s leading event dedicated to lighting innovation, design, and technology. The annual Trade Show and...

American Lighting Introduces Color Selectable Fire Rated Downlight Series for Commercial and Residential Applications
DENVER (May 20, 2025) – American Lighting, a leading manufacturer of high-quality lighting innovations for residential, commercial and specialty projects, introduces its new color selectable Fire Rated Downlight Series available slim, slim with baffle, and deep baffle...

BOL’Discussions: Beyond the Pitch
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM CDT Starts in 7 days BOL'Discussions: Beyond The Pitch Organized by Business of Light Business & Networking Share Favorite $0.00 - $15.00 Register with Zoom accountRegister with email Registered with email but lost the ticket? Resend...

Introducing 360 Solar: A Breakthrough in Off-Grid Solar Lighting
Kalamazoo, MI – May 19, 2025 – Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structures, and advanced LED lighting, is pleased to announce the launch of 360 Solar, an innovative off-the-grid solar lighting solution...