A Beautiful Light: Promoting Fascination Against Depletion by Martina Frattura, Master in Architectural Lighting Design Research A Beautiful Light is a project that gathers art and design to improve quality of life. The project dissolves the lines between different disciplines to explore new solutions in the spirit of co-creation... Read more
Zumtobel launch a new webinar this week aimed at the retail sector. In competition with e-commerce providers, bricks-and-mortar retail can enhance the customer offering through emotional shopping experiences. With the help of retail analytics, retailers gain valuable insights into the shopping behaviour of their customers. Visitor flows, the average... Read more
Zumtobel Group is set to reveal its hybrid campus concept and opens a new Light Forum this week. On 19 November 2020 at 9 a.m. CET, Alfred Felder, CEO of the Zumtobel Group, will digitally open the new Light Forum in Dornbirn and simultaneously present the hybrid campus concept.... Read more
Enlighten Europe 18th-19th November
Events November 10, 2020
Women in Lighting announced they are a partner for the Enlighten Europe mini conference from the IALD on the 18th and 19th November. Boasting a 50/50 female/male speaker line up here, for registration visit here. The online programme has a mix of presentations, interesting discussions and chat rooms all led by... Read more
As part of the LpS Digital Live Event, which was broadcast directly from the Festspielhaus Bregenz, the LpS Digital 2020 Awards were presented, and event announcements were published. The winner of the LpS Digital Conference Best Paper – LED professional Scientific Award 2020 is Adria HUGUET-FERRAN, Ph.D. Candidate, Researcher... Read more
Light Minded Movement
Events August 12, 2020
The Light Minded Movement was created by April Dorrian and Dan Hodgson from manufacturer Zumtobel Group UK, Emma Cogswell from The International Association of Lighting Designers, Brendan Keely and Juliet Rennie from The Society of Light and Lighting, Jess Gallacher and Jo Bell from the Institution of Lighting Professionals... Read more
The ILP has recently confirmed that it is planning online events and training throughout 2020, and will launch its autumn plan at the Institution’s online AGM day, Lighting United, on 9 September. The professional body, which supports everyone in lighting to share CPD knowledge, has no plans to organise any... Read more
This autumn sees the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) go ahead, exhibitors will unveil their latest products and R&D efforts at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou. Visitors will have access to the newest technologies in the lighting sector, across a wide range of products spanning the... Read more
Ourania Georgoutsakou talks to LpS Digital about the EU Green Deal and how it will impact the lighting industry. The value of lighting in Europe is estimated to be in excess of 20 EUR billion annual turnover, generating 100,000 jobs. Will Europe be the worlds first climate neutral continent... Read more
LEDucation Goes Online In August
Events July 16, 2020
Organised by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York, LEDucation is the ultimate marketplace for solid-state lighting innovations, giving industry professionals a chance to experience new technologies as well as continue their education through a wide range of accredited seminars. LEDucation is a non-profit event, and its proceeds help... Read more
The Society of Light and Lighting announced its upcoming webinar with Kaye Preston, Founder of Designers Mind and Kael Gillam, Lighting Designer and contributor to Designers Mind. Founded by Kaye Preston in 2019, Designers Mind is a forum where designers from a variety of backgrounds and specialisms can share... Read more
This year, the awards ceremony for the tenth edition of the German Lighting Design Award, with 35 nominations in 13 categories will be held without the physical presence of the almost 500 guests on average who attend the gala event each year. The organisers have decided to do so... Read more
PLDC Terminates All Business
EventsIndustry News June 30, 2020
The organisers of PLDC, the VIA group based in Germany announced this week the termination of all activities. The statement from the organisers: “Dear friends and colleagues, With great regret, we have to inform you, that VIA has to terminate all business at the current stage. All social media... Read more
Webinar: Impact Of COVID On The Lighting Industry
Events June 25, 2020
Discussing: what was the impact of COVID on the lighting industry and what to expect in the future. Paul Bedard will be sharing his views and the impact the situation has had at Filix Lighting. Where do we see the lighting industry going after the COVID-19 Pandemic? What will... Read more
This is an historic time when society is confronting the legacy of racism and its deadly consequences on Black people. Watch the panel hosted by the IALD for an open discussion about the impact of systemic racism in the lighting industry. Edward Bartholomew, IALD, principal of Bartholomew Lighting, Nelson... Read more
Second Recolight Webinar 14th July
Events June 18, 2020
Agenda Introduction from Ray Molony, Online editor – Lux Review Challenging the lighting industry to be more sustainable John Bullock – The Light Review Consume less, waste less. The Challenges of Designing for a Circular Economy’ Simon Fisher, Director, F Mark Ltd Innovation, sustainability & the circular economy Richard Garrett, Marketing Manager, Signify... Read more
Last week saw a webinar hosted by Memoori with Brad Koerner from Cima explore the future of lighting. The past decade saw incredible transformation in the architectural lighting sector. LEDs and digital controls completely disrupted decades-old technology paradigms. Facing the turn of a new decade, another disruptive wave of... Read more
This webinar will cover a wide range of aspects related to Bluetooth® mesh, giving you the understanding of the following principles, from the angle of practical implementations of lighting mesh products: 1. Radio network principles 2. Bluetooth mesh principles of operation 3. Security and provisioning 4. Information publishing and... Read more
TRILUX and Light Bureau are collaborating and have organised a virtual round table Thursday 4th June 08:30am CEST. The current scenario has brought many changes to our lives but crises also represent opportunities to explore new paths through collaboration. The virtual forum is designed for executive leaders on the... Read more
Save the date: Thursday 28th May 11-12 BST, 12-13 CET. A Recolight webinar to tell you what you need to know about new regulations, standards and commercial requirements for lighting. Defra’s Circular Economy Team, Lighting Europe, and Recolight will provide an essential introduction to the changes. The webinar will... Read more
Save the date: Thursday 28th May 2020 15:00 – 16:00 CET Organised by the IALD, a panel of lighting professionals look at how lighting design will likely be impacted by the transition to a circular economy. Find out what the circular economy is, what the EU’s new plans entail... Read more
The 25th edition of the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition has been rescheduled to 30 September – 3 October 2020. The fair’s organiser announced new dates for the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), in a commitment to the industry to create business opportunities within the current season. GILE is known... Read more
In view of the world-wide situation caused by the Corona pandemic, and the prohibitions on events and travel restrictions associated with it, Messe Frankfurt has decided, jointly with its partners – ZVEI and ZVEH – and with the Trade Fair Advisory Council, to defer the eleventh Light + Building... Read more
Greek lighting designer Katia Kolovea runs an inspiring platform to connect many organisations and individuals in lighting. Life online requires much concentration and in an effort to remain connected to like-minded peers Archifos has created a webinar diary in the Share the Light section. Here, you can find links for... Read more
Light Lunch With Team Nulty+
Events May 1, 2020
Nulty launches The Light Lunch Series: a weekly webinar celebrating all things light and design. During this time while we’re all working from home the Nulty Team pledge to engage and inspire with their passion for lighting design. The twice weekly webinar, starting on Tuesday 7th April at 12:30pm... Read more
The Broad may be closed, but you can still check out one of its most popular attractions. The museum streamed Yayoi Kusama’s infinity mirrored room “The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away” today via its Instagram Stories and on its Facebook page. You can follow The Broad on... Read more
Luger Research announced the launch of its new platform LpS Digital. LpS Digital will showcase current, high-quality lighting technologies, design and applications content, and acquaint the audience with the latest trends in product developments and applications. Each lecture and expo presentation will be shared to more than 60,000 contacts in... Read more
LightFair joins many other events and announced its 2020 trade show and conference will be postponed due to growing concerns around Covid-19, shifting industry sentiments and an overall wish to preserve health and safety. The May 3-7, 2020 event will now take place later this year in Las Vegas,... Read more
Notice received from Messe Frankfurt 12th March 2020 Messe Frankfurt, have confirmed Luminale is cancelled. In close cooperation with the Frankfurt Health Authority, Messe Frankfurt has decided to cancel at short notice. It was to be held in Frankfurt and Offenbach from 12 to 15 March. Due to the... Read more
WIL invited all Women In Lighting and their Male Supporters to celebrate their one year anniversary and International Women’s day on the 8th of March. The International campaign, EachforEqual saw a fantastic global response. 150 pictures of supporters using the equal sign adding colour and light were posted using... Read more
The recent era of self-isolation may call for deep learning, online meetings and the completion of a lighting designer course with the New York School of Interior Design. Digital practice is essential in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Technology is changing how we design, document and construct our... Read more
LuxLive Set For November With TALQ
Events March 11, 2020
The TALQ Consortium has announced that it is sponsoring the LuxLive 2020 exhibition in November. It joins tech groups LonMark and Wi-SUN in choosing the event to promote their standard as a platform for connected outdoor lighting. Founded in 2012, the TALQ Consortium is establishing a globally accepted standard... Read more
IALD Confirms Norway For November
Events March 11, 2020
Save the date for the much-anticipated return of Enlighten Europe in Oslo, Norway for 2020. From 18 – 20 November, top architectural lighting design professionals and business leaders from across Europe and beyond will immerse themselves in three days of collaboration, discovery and learning. A contemporary capital of architecture, Oslo offers... Read more
In Bloom At Haberdashery London
Events March 9, 2020
Haberdashery is set to showcase Bloom at London Design Week 8th-10th March 2020. Haberdashery is an award-winning London based design studio focused on the perpetual appeal of light. The team consists of a 25+ blend of qualified industrial/product designers, engineers, researchers and product developers. “We all share a love... Read more
From 27. to 30. September, 2020 the lighting engineering industry was set to gather in the City of Bamberg, Germany, a recognised Cultural Heritage site, for the 24th edition of LICHT2020, European lighting congress. Around 600 lighting specialists, planners, and industry representatives would have accessed three parallel tracks featuring altogether... Read more
Architect @ Work Bilbao Set To Deliver Earth Theme
Events March 5, 2020
ARCHITECT@WORK is set to take place 11-12 March 2020. At ARCHITECT@WORK, traditional aisles are transformed into lounge zones: places to enjoy a drink, to chat and to provide further explanation about innovative products, applications or services. A project wall delivered by world-architects.com which is a touring exhibition, presents a... Read more
PLDC have decided to cancel the 2020 event due to the impact of the coronavirus. Statement from the organiser: “Given the current international developments with regard to the Corvid 19 /coronavirus, as a company we are also obliged to react and adjust to the situation. In particular, in our... Read more
The Designers Lighting Forum of New York and the LEDucation committee announced the LEDucation 2020 Trade Show and Conference will be cancelled based on the growing concerns of COVID-19 in the lighting industry and the New York community. The trade show and conference, was to be held in New... Read more
TiL 2020 Cancelled In light of the unprecedented events of the past few days please read the statement from Luger Research e.U. containing the sad news that the planned September Trends in Lighting Forum &SHOW will be cancelled. DORNBIRN, Austria, February 26, 2020 – In light of the recent... Read more
February 24th, with 3 weeks to go, the news that Signify had pulled out of Light + Building raised suspicions across the lighting industry. Emails reading, “are you still going?” began to appear in inboxes. Following the coronavirus outbreak in Europe the organisers of Light + Building decided to... Read more
