Dallas Market Center to Host First-Ever Live NAILD Lighting Specialist in Controls (LS-C) Certification Program St. Paul, Minnesota – April 28, 2025 – Due to overwhelming demand, NAILD has expanded the number of available registrations for the LS-CS (Specialist) track...

Lighting as Evidence: Parsons MFA Students Illuminate the Power of Design A Day of Discovery and Dialogue On Thursday, 24 April, I had the privilege of serving as a reviewer for the Parsons School of Design’s Lighting Design Thesis Final Review. Held from 12:00 to...

Teton County, Wyoming, was certified as an International Dark Sky Community on April 11th, 2025, by DarkSky International. This achievement culminates a decade of collaborative work between the Town of Jackson, Teton County, Wyoming Stargazing, Dr. John Barentine, Dr....

Today is the final day to take advantage of the 10% Early Bird Discount for the 2025 LIT Lighting Design Awards. This global competition celebrates excellence in lighting design across architectural and product categories. Entering puts your work in front of top...

DALLAS – April 29, 2025 – ArchLIGHT Summit, the growing annual lighting trade and educational event for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has opened attendee registration for its September 16-17, 2025 show. The annual event welcomes lighting...

Register for Fundamentals of Lighting 2025 Classes Begin Next Week, May 6, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Virtual Classes Add to Calendar Fundamentals of Lighting is an introductory course developed by the Illuminating Engineering Society and presented and managed by the...

Transparency in the Lighting Sales Channel: Insights from New York City This is the fourth “Transparency” discussion that I am aware of.  The first was held at the IALD Enlighten Americas Conference in Palm Springs in 2022. The second was held in  Banff in 2023,  the...

Toronto, Ontario, Canada. – Leviton®, through its Certolux® lighting brand, has introduced the MD-ALTO, a new overhead lighting solution designed specifically for modern patient rooms. Built to meet the ANSI/IES RP-29 standard, the MD-ALTO moves away from traditional...

Garland, Texas — SDQ Lighting announced today that it will maintain current pricing as the United States tariff situation continues to develop. While each business must navigate these changes in a way that aligns with their own needs, SDQ Lighting’s strong inventory...

New Product Introduction: Perifina Cornice 4 in. The Perifina Cornice 4 in. is a versatile surface-mount luminaire designed to transform any room with its soft halo effect. Inspired by the elegance of crown molding, the fixture offers both aesthetic appeal and...

Leading LED Lighting Manufacturer Taps Industry Veteran to Lead US Operations Flowery Branch, GA – ETI Lighting (ETI), a leading innovator in energy-efficient LED lighting solutions, today announced a leadership transition as Eva Chan steps down as Chief Executive...

In Episode 21 of the Whelmed Podcast, Lisa Reed discusses building a balanced life and business with RBLD, rethinking the work week, embracing breaks, and launching her podcast Lighting Matters alongside Whelmed.  Katherine Stekr, Rachel Fitzgerald|4/20/2025 Lisa Reed...

Moab, Utah- DarkSky International is pleased to announce the official certification of ULUM Moab as a DarkSky Approved Lodging site. Located just outside Moab, Utah—home to the highest concentration of certified International Dark Sky Places in the world—ULUM’s...

About International Dark Sky Week April 21-28, 2025 International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide celebration of the night. From the darkness needed for a good night’s sleep to the activities we enjoy under the stars, the night plays a vital role in safeguarding healthy...

[New York, NY] – [March 21, 2025] Zafferano America, the North American distributor of Zafferano Cordless Lighting, is delighted to announce the launch of the KLEWE x Zafferano collection of solar powered lamps.   KLEWE, established in 2001 by Roberto Fiorato and...

Paula Martinez-Nobles Named President of Fisher Marantz Stone: A New Chapter in a Legacy of Light In an April interview for The SPEC, I spoke with Paula Martinez-Nobles shortly after her appointment as President of Fisher Marantz Stone (FMS). Our conversation...

 By Randy Reid | Euroluce 2025, Milan Lighting as a Foundation of Human Experience The "Light for Life" Round Table at Euroluce 2025 delivered a compelling and multidisciplinary conversation on the evolving role of lighting in human well-being, sustainability, and...

Why Diversity Matters: A Lighting Industry Conversation on Equity, Inclusion, and Impact On 16 April 2025, leaders and advocates gathered for a timely and compelling webinar, “Why Diversity Matters: The Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” Hosted by...

Sales are now open for the 2025 LUMEN GALA Wednesday, June 18th at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, NYC Festivities begin at 6:00pm Join us at this prestigious event as we honor outstanding achievements in lighting design. This year's theme ‘Reflect and Refract’ is inspired by...

The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education is delighted to announce the allocation of $80,000 in new grants for the year 2025. Established in 1988 to honor the legacy of James L. Nuckolls—an educator and pioneer inlighting design—the Fund is committed to advancing...