The 2024 Russell Cole Memorial Lighting Design Competition challenges participants to illuminate a refined Mexican seafood restaurant in Frogtown, Los Angeles. The project aims to evoke the relaxed ambiance of a Mexican beach town while offering an upscale dining...

BOL presents an upcoming webinar on April 23 from 1-2:30 PMET, focusing on cybersecurity strategies. Join industry experts Steven Rosen, Sara Schonour, Jill Cody, Travis Stroud and Darin Perusich for an in-depth discussion on fortifying your digital defenses....

Are you confused about what lighting designers are asking for regarding material transparency, and how they are defining the ambiguous term “sustainability”? 100+ specifying firms (114 and counting, to be exact) have signed the Lighting Advocacy Letter. Written in...

The IALD has announced the schedule for IALD Enlighten Europe 2024 Lighting Design Conference running 21-22 June in London. Click here to view

Design competition celebrating the award-winning products by Christian Flindt for Louis Poulsen NEO Architectural Lighting, Louis Poulsen’s exclusive partner for commercial lighting in North America, is launching a contest on April 15, 2024, inviting designers and...

Randy Reid, editor of Designing Lighting magazine, interviewed Dr. Shelly James at the LEDucation 2024. In this enlightening episode of our C-suite Series, Dr. James discusses her latest publication, "Light Your Essential Survival Guide," a book that demystifies the...

The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City is a luxurious hotel that exudes high society and glamour. Its lighting design, created by Artec Studio and principal Jose Cardona, is as opulent as the famous Irving Berlin tune "Puttin' on the Ritz" that celebrates the splendor of the...

Join the IESNYC virtual event T.A.L.K. (Tell, Archive, Listen, and Keep): A History of Dimming and Control Systems on April 17 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Attendees will explore the evolution of dimming and control systems, from resistance dimmers to modern protocols...

For an extensive period, we've been on the search for a significant 3D-printed lighting project designed by a lighting designer, yet such a project has remained elusive. Unwilling to postpone any further, we opted to showcase the AutoStore project, hoping to inspire...

The IALD is seeking nominations for its 2025 Board of Directors and Membership Committee. Nominations, including self-nominations, are open until May 28, 2024. Available positions include President Elect, Treasurer, Director at Large (3 seats), and Membership...

At LEDucation, designing lighting (dl)  magazine editor Randy Reid sat down with Jordan Agustin, President of Landscape Forms.  Jordan discusses outdoor lighting trends, a new product preview, and more with editor Randy Reid at LEDucation 2024....

Emergency lighting, systems and solutions expert Mackwell recently played a key role in the creation of a bespoke counselling and therapy centre for bereaved young people in Derbyshire. The project, which was made possible through a special airing of the popular BBC...

[New York, NY - April 8, 2024] – The Illuminating Engineering Society of New York City (IESNYC) is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 IESNYC Merit Scholarship. This year, the selection process was exceptionally competitive, showcasing the outstanding...

Technique and technology come together to express the impact of both functional and aesthetic lighting on kitchen design. In this insightful presentation, noted hospitality interior designer Nancy Mah will articulate core lighting principles and compare their...

In lighting design, reconciling creative vision with practical constraints is a common challenge. Ductwork, framing conflicts, and limited ceiling space often disrupt plans, prompting designers to innovate solutions that balance functionality with aesthetics. This...

KINGSTON, NEW YORK - April 5, 2024 - RBW, the esteemed New York-based lighting manufacturer, announces a change in ownership after 17 years in operation. Founded by Theo Richardson, Charles Brill, and Alex Williams, this trio of seasoned leaders has diligently steered...

Every day we hear of changes – changes in technology, culture, transportation, and even changes in the weather. In the lighting industry, the role of a lighting agency is evolving as they face challenges, and over the next five years these changes will be more...

Register now for IALD Enlighten Europe 2024, set to take place in London, UK, from 21-22 June. Engage in educational sessions, peer discussions, and updates from the IALD. Click here to learn more and register.

LAGRANGE, IL – April 03, 2024 - For the first time since the inception of its Rick Wiedemer Guiding Light Award, The H Foundation is requesting nominations for the award from the entire lighting industry. Host of the annual Goombay Bash in Chicago, which is the...

At LEDucation 2024, Randy Reid sat down with Avraham Mor of Morlights to discuss many topics affecting the lighting design community including:  Value engineering, the Launch of "Lighting Matters Podcast" with Lisa Reed, pricing and overage, and the state of lighting...