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IESNYC Illuminating Equity Calls for Changemakers
Join IESNYC’s Illuminating Equity task force to foster diversity, inclusion, and opportunity
DMF Lighting Expands Architectural Solutions for Demanding Spaces
DMF Lighting Expands Architectural Solutions with Premium Downlighting and Cylinder Innovations.
Santa Ana Charts a New Path
Santa Ana, California, is taking a fresh approach to street lighting, one that balances community engagement, environmental responsibility, and smart-city readiness. Santa Ana lighting At the center of this effort is the city’s Lighting Master Plan, developed with the...
Save on LDI 2025 Las Vegas Registration Before October Deadline
Lock in advance rates for LDI 2025 Las Vegas registration before October 14.
New Research Project Spotlights Overlooked PALD
New York, NY — A groundbreaking research initiative is reshaping the global understanding of architectural lighting design history. Spearheaded by Glenn Shrum, Associate Professor of Lighting Design and Interdisciplinary Practice at Parsons School of Design, the...
NeoCon to Launch Premier Lighting Exhibit in 2026
Explore the exciting new lighting exhibit at NeoCon 2026, highlighting the latest advancements in architectural and decorative lighting.
2025 Beacon Awards Submission Deadline Extended
Join in celebrating excellence in lighting design innovation and submit your Beacon Award Projects.
IALD Announces the Opening Keynote Speaker for EA25
Science educator Amy C. Oliver will serve as the opening keynote speaker for IALD Enlighten Americas 2025
Honoring Don Guyton’s 25-Year Journey at Apeiro Design
Don Guyton reflects on 25 years at Apeiro Design.
Lighting the Way With AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an abstract promise for the future. It’s already transforming how lighting designers work across every stage of a project. AI in lighting design is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s actively changing how lighting designers...
Donna Sumner Promoted at Acuity Brands Lighting
Congratulations to Donna Sumner on her promotion to Senior Director of Strategic Operations.
WAC Ocularc LED Track Luminaires Expand at NECA 2025
WAC debuts expanded Ocularc LED track luminaires at NECA 2025, delivering high-performance lighting solutions.
September IES Educational Webinars
IES hosts two September webinars: photometry’s role in IES files and practical applications of DALI-2.
Five Years Later
Five years ago, in the inaugural issue of designing lighting (dl), I interviewed Carrie Hawley, then co-CEO of HLB Lighting Design, and Barbara Horton for a cover story titled “25 Years in the Making: The HLB Transition Plan.” That article explored their leadership...
LytePod: Replaceable Components in LED Systems
Mass LED failures highlight urgent need for replaceable components in LED systems across critical facilities.
Lighting Matters: The Hidden Cost of Bad Lighting
Why are expensive light fixtures often the wrong choice for better spaces? Margaret Cavenagh, Managing Director at Perkins & Will Chicago, discusses her evolution from residential lighting basics to managing complex architectural lighting at a global firm. Drawing...
Being Sold to Instead of Designed For?
Lighting design and lighting distribution are vastly different. Both are essential to visualizing and realizing a successful project, and each adds a critical value. Lighting design vs distribution are vastly different. Both are essential to realizing a successful...
Join Mariana Figueiro for a Human-Centric Lighting Webinar Today
Join Mariana Figueiro at 2pm for an educational webinar on human-centric lighting.
Chaos Appoints Iveta Cabajova as CEO, Succeeding Stephan Sieber
Chaos names Iveta Cabajova CEO, succeeding Stephan Sieber, to drive growth, strategy, and AI innovation.
Moonlighting 2025 Artist Application Deadline
Submit your Moonlighting 2025 artist application and share your NYC lighting artistry.


