New Head Of Light Bureau
TrendsAppointments December 21, 2020
As Light Bureau, part of AFRY, takes the next step to grow even further internationally, Paul Traynor takes over as the new Head of Light Bureau, as of 1 January 2021. Traynor is the founder of UK-based Light Bureau which joined AFRY (then ÅF Lighting) in 2017, growing the team... Read more
Aldrans, Tyrol, November 2020 – The European research project Repro-light concludes after a three year journey which began in 2017. The consortium set out with the aim of supporting the European lighting industry in moving towards a more sustainable and competitive future. The project harnessed innovative technologies and materials... Read more
Digital Services Act Latest
TrendsRegulation December 16, 2020
The Digital Services Act acknowledges gap in the online product supply chain The Digital Services Act is a unique opportunity to upgrade our EU rules for eCommerce and make them fit for today’s market reality. The current legal framework does not ensure that always within the online product supply... Read more
SLL President’s Medal Winner Announced
Industry NewsAwards December 16, 2020
The SLL President’s Medal was awarded to Henrik Clausen. Outgoing winner Jim Shove referenced Henrik’s career in lighting to date, including his time as Managing Director of Fagerhult Lighting in Denmark and his time as a board member of the Danish Illuminating Society. Henrik has dedicated much of his... Read more
Mark Ridler On Circular Economy Approaches At BDP
Interviews, OpinionsPeople December 16, 2020
Watch the latest LpS DIGITAL video on our YouTube channel. Mark Ridler, Head of Lighting at BDP London discusses the challenges of implementing the complexities of circular economy principles. A must-watch for developers, manufacturers and designers to appreciate the detailed costings, contract implications and specification ramifications to achieve a... Read more
Women In Lighting is an inspirational digital platform that profiles women working in the field of lighting design. It aims to promote their passion and achievements, narrate their career path and goals, celebrate their work and therefore help elevate their profile in the lighting community. The T-shirt was originally designed... Read more
In Light Of It All
Industry News December 16, 2020
In partnership with Light Tribe and mental health charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) Designers Mind has launched a campaign to highlight the huge increase in numbers of people struggling with mental health issues this year. The Campaign Runs 14th Dec – 20th Dec, 2020 Post a photo of a lit candle on... Read more
Filix Lighting Welcomes New MD
Appointments December 4, 2020
From February 1st 2021 Martin Valentine will join FILIX lighting following a growth strategy aimed at better supporting the global lighting community. Martin will join as the Managing Director of the new UK office and as Global Lighting Solutions Specialist to boost business development and support specifiers. He arrives at FILIX... Read more
