#20TrendsinLightingQs2020 Surbhi Jindal
#20TrendsinLightingQs2020 December 9, 2019 TiL Editors
Name: Surbhi Jindal
Job Title: Founder, Principal Architect & Lighting Designer DaLightHub Lighting Design & Consultancy
Where will you spend the holidays? Madikeri, India
What is your favourite Christmas food? Glühwein and Pecan Pies
What are you most excited about for 2020? New Acquaintances, our lighting design workshops, new projects and lots of international travel on cards
What do you most want to see from lighting manufacturers in 2020? More options and advancements in explicit and implicit interaction with light
Have you already booked your summer vacation? No
Who is your industry inspiration? Zaha Hadid & Dale Chihuly
Which product has inspired you in 2019? Carousel of Light, Preciosa
Which project are you most proud of? A 60 acre township “Narsi Village” in the City of Taj, Agra, India: Architectural, Façade and Landscape Lighting Design
Can you name another reindeer besides Rudolph? Blitzen
Do you own a Christmas jumper? Yes
How is sustainability changing your job? We are more sensitive about design and specifications on our projects with a focus on not only quantitative but more qualitative design aspect – We avoid over-lighting, prevent light trespass, and consider potential impacts of lighting on the plant and animal life of the surrounding ecosystem, as well as on neighboring buildings, places, and communities
What is your most listened to track this year? Selena Gomez, “Lose You to Love Me”
What was the last good film you watched? Bohemian Rhapsody
Have you already booked your flights to Trends in Lighting 22-24 September 2020? No
Where was the most interesting place your job took you this year? Solothurn, Switzerland
Will Brexit happen? Can’t say
What is your favourite Christmas song? “My Only Wish (This Year)” by Britney Spears
How do you say Merry Christmas in another language? Anadapradah Kristamahotsava (In Sanskrit)
Do you prefer LED Christmas lights or the traditional incandescent bulbs? Led Christmas Lights
Can you remember the job/course you were you doing 20 years ago? Yes, I was a Student (a topper J ) and an Artist within