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AI in Lighting Design: Creators, Challenges, and Protecting the Craft
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...
LIRC Focuses on 3 Key Issues
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...
IALD EA25: DALI Alliance Delivers an Engaging Controls Session
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...
IALD EA25: Forum Examines Future of Lighting Design
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 Open for Submissions
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!
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...
Salone del Mobile.Milano Brings Its Vision to Riyadh with Red in Progress
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...
Tivoli Lighting Launches TivoTape and Urban Channel System Build
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...
American Lighting Introduces Rein Low-Voltage Wall Grazer
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...
Illuminating the Process
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 at NYControlled 2025: Expert 2.0 & Designer Updates
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 New Role of Lighting Sales
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...
Designing with Light: The Vista Serena Project
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...
2025 ArchLIGHT Summit Announces Record Attendance and Sold-Out Show Floor
Dallas, TX – October 1, 2025 — ArchLIGHT Summit, the premier commercial and architectural lighting trade event at Dallas Market Center, celebrated its largest and most successful edition of the show, including an attendance increase of nearly 10% over last year....
Light + Building 2026: Industry Leaders Unite for Energy Efficiency, Digitalization, and Sustainability
The sector is in a state of flux: energy efficiency, digitalization, and sustainability are shaping the agenda, while companies are simultaneously responding flexibly to market changes, such as high construction and energy costs and international trade conflicts. And...
The Art of The Detail
In my previous article, I spoke about the importance of finishing a project in order to deliver the promised result to a client. In high-end residential projects, lighting design details can make or break the final result. Just as finishing touches matter,...
Acclaim Lighting Realigns Its Brand and Mission to Focus on Customers
Acclaim Lighting realigns its vision with a new identity and website.
Carole Wedge Appointed CEO of the AIA
Carole Wedge has been named AIA’s next EVP/CEO. She begins her role in January.
Under One Sky 2025: DarkSky International’s Global Conference Book Club
Join Under One Sky 2025, DarkSky International’s conference on light pollution and circadian health.
Final Call: Submit to the 2025 LIT Lighting Design Awards by September 30
Final Call: Submit to the 2025 LIT Lighting Design Awards by September 30 The LIT Lighting Design Awards 2025 are nearing their final deadline, with submissions closing on September 30. This international awards program recognizes excellence in lighting design and...



