The LIT Lighting Design Awards proudly support an initiative to provide solar-powered lights to children in Gaza. In collaboration with Rebuilding Alliance, MPowered and Little Sun, this effort seeks to bring light and hope to children facing challenging conditions, enabling them to dream, study after dark, and experience a sense of security.
TheLIT Lighting Design Awardsis proud to announce that the 2024 Spotlight Prize recognizes the “Brighten the Future of Gaza’s Children” project, an initiative committed to making a meaningful impact and bringing light to a cause that will truly brighten lives.
Children in Gaza face immense challenges in continuing their education and engaging in play due to ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises. Many schools have been damaged or repurposed as shelters, leaving limited access to proper learning environments. Frequent power outages and lack of internet connectivity further disrupt education. Meanwhile, safe spaces for play are scarce, as parks and recreational areas are often unsafe or inaccessible. These challenges deprive children of critical developmental opportunities, compounding the emotional and psychological toll of living in a conflict zone.
In collaboration with Rebuilding Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing equal rights for Palestinian people and rebuilding war-torn neighbourhoods, the LIT Lighting Design Awards is funding the purchase of solar lights for children in Gaza. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the LIT Lighting Design Awards is donating 1500 solar lights. These solar-powered lights will serve as lifelines for children, helping them study, play, and feel safe despite the darkness around them. Rebuilding Alliance has been working on the ground in Gaza for years, rebuilding homes, schools, and vital infrastructure to promote peace through practical action. In partnership with Little Sun, a German company founded by artist Olafur Eliasson and engineer Frederik Ottesen and MPOWERERD, which created Luci, the first inflatable solar light with the goal of making an affordable clean energy product that people could use in any situation; Rebuilding Alliance is delivering solar lights to those in need, ensuring that the children of Gaza have access to safe, sustainable, and eco-friendly lighting.
Donna Baranski-Walker, Founder and Executive Director of Rebuilding Alliance, expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the support, saying, “Thank you again for your incredible support. We deeply appreciate your kind words and the generous support you’re offering to the ‘Brighten the Future of Gaza’s Children’ project. Your donation will have a meaningful impact, and we are grateful for your commitment.”
The 2024 Spotlight Prize shines a light on the “Brighten the Future of Gaza’s Children” project, a powerful proof that design and lighting can make a meaningful difference. This initiative is driven purely by humanitarian efforts, focused solely on improving the lives of children in Gaza, without any political intent. Every participant in the awards has contributed to this cause, with their support directly advancing this impactful mission. Astrid Hébert, Director of the LIT Lighting Design Awards, shared, “This project is a powerful reminder of how design and lighting can bring hope and make a lasting impact. We are proud to support the ‘Brighten the Future of Gaza’s Children’ initiative, which demonstrates the true power of light in transforming lives, especially for the children who need it most.”
The images featured in this article showcase previous donations, as the current shipment of our solar lights is still en route to the region. The LIT Lighting Design Awards is committed to keeping the public informed as they work through the necessary logistics. Once the lights are successfully shipped to Jordan, the organization will announce the distribution plans and share updates, including photos of the lights reaching their new homes in Gaza.
Image Credit: Rebuilding Alliance. Please note that these photos are for reference only and depicts a previous shipment of solar lights to Gaza and Rapha.
Pipe Lighting GmbH has introduced a fresh approach to film lighting with their inflatable LED fixtures. Founded in 2021 by Eduard Bochanov and Evgenij Vetlugin, the company aimed to address the practical challenges of traditional lighting setups. Their solution, Pipe Lighting, is a lightweight, portable, and sustainable lighting system that delivers high-quality performance while reducing environmental impact. This innovative design earned them theLighting Product Design of the Year 2024 award at the LIT Lighting Design Awards.
By using air-filled shells and integrated diffusers, Pipe Lighting has created a modular system that is easy to transport, quick to set up, and more efficient than conventional lighting options. In this interview, Eduard discusses the inspiration behind the company, the technical innovations of their products, and their vision for the future of film lighting.
Eduard Bochanov
Can you tell us about the background of Pipe Lighting? How was it founded, and what is your personal design philosophy?
The company was established in 2021 by two experts in film lighting. Recognizing a need for lighting fixtures that combine professional advantages—such as lightweight construction and high output—with exceptional design, we developed the concept of inflatable LED lighting devices. PipeLighting is dedicated to revolutionizing professional lighting solutions for the film and media industries. We strive to deliver innovative, lightweight, and versatile lighting systems that empower creators to achieve their vision with ease and efficiency. Guided by a design philosophy rooted in user-centricity, our products are meticulously crafted to balance functionality, durability, and aesthetics, ensuring seamless integration into creative workflows. We prioritize adaptability, enabling professionals to tackle diverse challenges on set with confidence
What lighting challenges did you encounter while working on film sets, and how did they inspire your design?
In the recent past, film lighting was often bulky and complex. Lighting a scene required a truckload of equipment, significant setup time, and a larger team for installation. This was a technical inspiration. Besides that, we noticed that lighting fixtures sometimes literally played a role in cinematography and photography, such as in “behind the scenes” shoots or advertisements. This inspired us to combine a sleek, modern design with professional-grade technical features.
What problem does the air inside the shell solve, and how did you engineer this solution?
The air inside the lighting fixture inflates the shell (housing) of the lamp head, giving it its end shape. Different form factors of the interchangeable lamp head models enable creators to select the most suitable option for a scene or combine them into various configurations.
Pipe Lighting
How does the diffuser built into the shell compare in quality and performance to traditional external diffusers?
Finding the right diffusor textile for the lamp head was quite a challenge, but we have found the best possible performing textile that can be compared to the traditional textiles or gels for diffusing the light.
How did you ensure effective heat dissipation without the need for additional radiators or fans?
To ensure efficient heat dissipation without additional heat sinks or fans, we distributed the LEDs as widely as possible over the large surface area of the shell—this applies to both bicolor and colored LEDs. We operated the diodes at the highest possible current within their temperature limits, allowing them to function effectively at the upper threshold of their temperature capabilities
What were the biggest challenges you faced during the development of Pipe Lighting, and how did you solve them?
We needed to choose the correct balance of a variety of parameters: the weight, the output, the quality of light, and a great design. Through many weeks of R&D and many samples and modeling, we have found the perfect combination for what we wanted as a product.
What does winning the “Entertainment Lights” prize at the LIT Awards mean to your team?
Winning the LIT Awards prize is an incredible honor for us, especially as a young and emerging company. Being acknowledged at this stage of our journey is a testament to the hard work and passion that drive our team, and we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the future of professional lighting solutions.
Do you have any practical tips for lighting designers or film crew members who work with lighting setups?
Prioritize flexibility and efficiency in setups. Plan scenes in advance and use lightweight, portable equipment like inflatable LED lights to save time. Opt for high-quality diffusers for soft, even lighting, and choose versatile fixtures for quick reconfigurations. Consider sleek designs for fixtures that may appear on camera, and do not forget about safety!
Pipe Lighting
What are your plans for the future of Pipe Lighting and its role in the industry?
We are committed to innovation, recently launching the RGBWW full-color version of our product. The plan for the future of Pipelighting is to improve the efficiency of our simple and easy-to-use modular and interchangeable lighting system that will allow fixtures to be transformed, combined with each other, be interchangeable, and take their control to a new level. Staying ahead of competitors, we will continue to develop smart and versatile solutions to meet evolving film lighting needs. Our goal is to lead the industry with groundbreaking technology and creative solutions.
Vaida Atkocaityte-Dalisanskiene, a talented designer from Vilnius, Lithuania, earned the Lighting Product Design title at the LIT Lighting Design Awards 2024 for her innovative MOOD light compositions. Designed as part of her master’s thesis at Vilnius Academy of Arts, her work reflects her deep understanding of the emotional and transformative power of light. Working under the guidance of Professor Saulius Jusionis, Vaida sought to create a piece that merges functionality, sustainability, and creativity, allowing users to customize their spaces with dynamic light compositions.
In this interview, Vaida opens up about the inspiration behind MOOD, her experience at the Academy, and how her journey as both a designer and a student shaped her award-winning project.
What led you to focus on lighting design, and why is it so important in your work?
My focus on lighting design comes from its ability to inspire and transform spaces and objects. Light is more than functional; it creates atmosphere, highlights what’s important, and can even conceal things. I believe light can have both positive and negative effects if used at the wrong time, with the wrong color or intensity. It plays a crucial role in architecture, interior design, and photography—bad lighting can make even the best food look unappetizing.
As an interior designer and architect, I believe lighting is essential to any interior. It impacts people both physically and emotionally, and I design layered lighting that adapts to different scenarios, enhancing the experience for those living in the space and giving each area its unique character. I’ve been drawn to it since high school, 16 years ago, when I created a table lamp from paper clips, instinctively understanding its importance.
What was the vision behind MOOD, and where did the inspiration for its concept originate?
The vision behind the MOOD luminaire was to create a light composition as art that complements the interior with color. Lithuanian interior designers often mention that Lithuanians are afraid of colors, fearing they will quickly tire of a chosen hue. However, I really enjoy colors. I wanted to create art that would be dynamic and never boring, allowing the colors to change with the interior, mood, and daily rhythm. The inspiration for this lamp came from colored stained glass windows in churches, which, depending on the presence or absence of sunlight and its position in the interior, create changing color combinations. For my project, I refined the key concepts of light, color, and transformation. When designing the lamp, I envisioned a graphic, simple design inspired by Piet Mondrian’s Red, Blue, and Yellow. Unlike Mondrian’s work, the black lines in my lamp form a grid that allows the colors to blend and change freely.
How does MOOD allow users to create their very own personalized compositions of colors and shapes using light?
The MOOD luminaire features a flexible light source, interchangeable colored parts, and a milled base. Users can choose the colors of the parts based on their mood, season, or personal preference and then place them into the base to create their desired composition. The position of the light source affects the size and intensity of the colored shadows, allowing the user to change the composition’s look. Colors can also blend together through the light, creating new hues. By adding or changing just one part, the entire mood and effect of the composition can transform. Each user becomes an artist, crafting a unique light display based on their own feelings.
What influenced your choice of materials for MOOD, and how do they enhance both its visual and functional qualities?
As mentioned earlier, stained glass windows in churches inspired me to find a translucent, colored material. Unlike traditional glass, it needed to be lightweight, strong, indestructible, and unbreakable. Since the lamp’s components would be changed as needed and as often as the user desired, safety became a priority. Organic glass met all these requirements.
Another key component is the base, into which the colored glass pieces are inserted. To make the light visible, I needed a white background that would remain visually appealing even when the light was off. I chose a white-painted open-pore wood veneer with a black line pattern to hold the colored pieces. For the base material, I wanted a consistent color throughout its thickness when milled, so black MDF panels were perfect. In selecting materials, I focused not only on technical properties but also on sustainability and recyclability, which are crucial today.
MOOD, photo by Vaidotas Darulis.
How can MOOD influence the user’s emotions and align with their biological rhythms, like the day-night cycle?
The MOOD lamp can influence the user’s emotions and align with their biological rhythms through the psychology of color and light. Each color has a unique effect on our emotions—some colors are calming, while others are stimulating. These colors, with their distinct wavelengths and energy, impact our bodies, thoughts, feelings, and actions. The perception of color can also be influenced by culture, experience, and mindset, making the lamp adaptable to different user needs.
Additionally, the MOOD lamp incorporates the latest trends in human-centric lighting, which focuses on well-being. Studies show that different light temperatures—warm, white, and cold—affect our biological rhythms. Cold tones, for example, can energize the body, aid concentration, and stimulate the brain, making them ideal for daytime use. Warm tones, on the other hand, create a sense of relaxation and comfort, mimicking the natural sunset, which helps prepare the body for rest in the evening. By adjusting the lamp’s color details and lighting, users can better align their environment with their internal rhythms and emotional needs throughout the day.
What challenges did you encounter during the design and development of MOOD, and how did you overcome them?
The main challenges in designing MOOD were technical, but they ultimately helped me find the best visual solution. My initial idea of connecting organic glass components like a puzzle proved difficult, as the parts slipped, and gluing them caused further damage. These failures led me to simplify the design by reducing the number of components and introducing a base that not only holds the colored pieces in place but also completes the design with a black graphic grid and controls the composition. After determining the final shape of the luminaire, another challenge was adjusting the thickness of the milled grooves to securely hold the organic glass components.
How do you feel about winning the LIT Awards for Mood Lighting, and what does this recognition mean for you as a designer?
Winning the “Emerging Lighting Designer of the Year 2024” award has inspired me to continue my work in lighting design. This award is proof to me that I am on the right path. I am truly happy with this achievement and feel honored and appreciated by such prestigious recognition from a professional lighting design committee. I am deeply grateful to the organizers and the committee for valuing my work. This award is especially important to me because lighting is my passion, and it brings something magical to all of us.
MOOD, photo by Vaidotas Darulis.
Did being a student at Vilnius Academy of Arts support your creative process, or did it come with any limitations you had to navigate?
Being a student at Vilnius Academy of Arts definitely supported my creative process. It pushed me to find time to experiment with light and focus on my creativity despite the challenge of balancing my master’s thesis with raising six-month-old twins. I am deeply grateful to the lecturers at the Klaipėda Faculty for their support and the freedom they gave me throughout this journey. I never felt constrained; instead, I felt encouraged and confident that my project would reflect the rich experiences I brought with me after completing two bachelor’s degrees in interior design and architecture, as well as gaining work experience with various projects before pursuing my Master’s in Visual Design.
What are your aspirations for the future, and what kind of projects do you hope to work on next?
Inspired by this award, I am motivated to dedicate more time to designing lighting fixtures that offer a unique experience for both interiors and their occupants, as I believe light is more than just a means of seeing in the dark.As an interior designer with a strong focus on lighting, I aim to continue creating spaces with exceptional lighting tailored to the specific needs of each environment, addressing both aesthetic and functional aspects. Moving forward, I hope to work on projects that allow me to explore these elements in greater depth and push the boundaries of lighting design.
Studio ZNA, a London-based creative lighting design practice founded by Zerlina Hughes in 2006, has earned recognition at the 2024 LIT Lighting Design Awards titled Architectural Lighting Design of the Year. Known for their expertise in museum and gallery design, high-end retail, commercial and residential projects, as well as theatre, opera, and film, the studio combines artistic sensitivity with technical innovation to shape exceptional spatial experiences.
Their award-winning project, Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto, hosted at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, is a testament to Studio ZNA’s approach. While Zerlina Hughes directs the practice, this project saw a close collaboration with team member Saumya Monga, who played a pivotal role in realizing its vision. Together, they illuminated the UK’s first exhibition dedicated to the legacy of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, creating an atmosphere that harmonized with the designer’s timeless elegance.
The exhibition’s lighting design unfolds as a journey, reflecting the evolution of Chanel’s iconic designs. From the crisp morning light to the golden glow in the perfume room and the shifting dappled effects of the eveningwear section, Studio ZNA’s work offers visitors a sensory narrative that enhances their experience. Sustainability remained at the forefront, with the reuse of museum stock, fixture upgrades, and future-proofing techniques integrated seamlessly into the project.
In this exclusive interview, Zerlina Hughes and Saumya Monga, winners of the LIT Lighting Design Award, discuss their creative collaboration, the challenges of designing for culturally significant exhibitions, and the importance of lighting in shaping audience engagement. They offer insights into the creative process behind Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto and share their aspirations for the future of Studio ZNA.
Zerlina Hughes and Saumya Monga
Can you tell us about Studio ZNA and about your approach to lighting design?
Studio ZNA is a creative lighting design practice. We offer a specialist understanding of light and form. The dynamic nature of light, natural and artificial; its ability to transform and maximize space, highlight texture, stimulate color, and evoke mood informs our work and stimulates our design process.
Can you tell us about Studio ZNA and about your approach to lighting design?
Studio ZNA is a creative lighting design practice. We offer a specialist understanding of light and form. The dynamic nature of light, natural and artificial; its ability to transform and maximize space, highlight texture, stimulate color, and evoke mood informs our work and stimulates our design process.
Can you tell us about the vision behind this project? How did it come to be, and how did you apply it to this specific setting?
Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto is the first UK exhibition dedicated to the work of Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, charting the establishment of the House of CHANEL and the evolution of her iconic design style.We were excited by the opportunity to deliver a fresh, elegant, dynamic presentation of this superlative collection with the creative teams of Storey Studio, The Bon Ton, and Luke Halls Studio. The lighting design was key to enabling visitors to appreciate the objects with their exquisite details, forms, textures and materiality in close viewing – achieved at low conservation light levels whilst also creating a wider luminous, elegant layered lightscape within the exhibition world they inhabit.Inspired by Storey Studio’s approach, we proposed the visitors experience the objects under subtly shifting light treatments, moving through the sections from morning, noon, afternoon, and dusk to night time in both exterior and interior, rural and urban contexts. At times, this was abstracted, for example, in the entrance sequences with fresh, crisp morning light, and at the ending, in the perfume room, where we created an effect of beams of light passing through a gold liquid perfume bottle. At other times, the lighting was more suggestive, as in the evening wear section, where elegantly shifting dappled light supports the thematic narrative and also evokes moods of contemplation and wonder.The exhibition holds 200 hundred objects of fashion, textiles, accessories, and photography. Such sensitive works require careful choreography. We worked with the designers to create an exciting and varied visual journey throughout the show. We used light to introduce dynamism to the display, with AV synchronization and sequenced moments that ranged from subtle evocation to full fashion drama.
Photo Credits: Thomas Adank
With 200 objects on display, how did you manage to create a sense of coherence while ensuring each section of the exhibition maintained its own unique atmosphere?
We created different moods for each of the 8 sections set out by the curatorial team but inspired by the Chanel brand; we kept the vision cohesive by using a very restricted pallet. We used only tones of light rather than introducing any colored light. Working from 2700 to 4000K, we utilized dynamic white lighting to subtly shift and change throughout the exhibition journey. We illuminated the objects consistently with a key light of 3000K, and then ambient and fill light would respond to the particular scenography and type of content, i.e., eveningwear, daywear, etc.
The lighting in the perfume room evoking beams of light passing through liquid gold, can you describe the process of designing such an effect?
We sketched different approaches on paper and then prototyped options at a one-to-one scale in the studio. We knew that it would be a reflected light that would softly disperse around the space. The equipment creating the effect needed to be concealed, so we had to consider the sightlines and the mounting position very carefully. We initially tested a bespoke mirror ball with a more fractured surface but found a large faceted octagon shape produced more extended effects. We trialed mirrors and metals but discovered that metallic foil of gold and silver, scrunched and then applied to the surface, produced a more liquid effect. We used mini framing projectors from 4 sides to control the beam to the specific surface and applied dmx control so we could sequence a changing luminosity. We also specified a rotating plate so that the reflected imagery had a dynamism as sunlight might pass through a golden liquid, perfume. The speed of rotation was also dmxed controlled so we could choreograph the imagery and movement.
How did your collaboration with Storey Studio and other designers influence the lighting strategy?
It was a fantastic collaboration with Storey Studio from inception to completion. They are such talented designers who really value the significance of light in the delivery of their scenographic worlds. We exchanged thoughts, inspiration, sketches, and technical drawings to deliver a fully integrated vision to show the Chanel collection at its very best.Similarly, the Bon Ton created a very elegant graphic hierarchy. We worked closely with them to deliver the technical details of backlighting and cover lighting of the text, which created a very chic, shadow-free, fully accessible graphic language. With Luke Halls vídeo and Coda to Coda’s soundscape, we synchronized the lighting with their content to create a fully cohesive experience.
What were the main challenges you faced in this project, and how did you overcome them?
Lighting for sensitive objects such as textiles at a maximum of 50 lux is always challenging, and with 200 objects, we needed to consider the visitor journey, allowing the eye moments to refresh and rest. We designed a layered luminous scenography where the objects were wrapped in a layer of light, which, whilst appearing luminous, was actually diffused and reflected, therefore limiting direct exposure. Key lighting on the textiles at 40 lux was used to render detail and texture. The atmospheric and ambient light further elevated this sense of wonder and light.
Can you explain how sustainability influenced your choices in this project?
Where possible, we reuse all stock available in the museum’s lighting stores. Where new items are required, we ensure that they are installed in such a way that they can be de-installed without damage and then cataloged for reuse in future installations. As part of our specification, we also upgraded some older track fittings with replacement light engines: we kept the fitting bodies and lenses and specified high color rendering chips in the replacement light engines. Thus, the wasteful discarding of the lighting hardware was avoided. The obsolete component parts then re-enter the chain for re-cycling.
What role do you believe lighting plays in shaping the way visitors connect themselves with fashion exhibitions like this one?
We approach our lighting design as a very narrative-driven medium. It supports the messaging of the exhibition by focusing on the content, the skill of the design and craft, and the meticulous detailing on display. But it also works in a more sensory way: it can induce mood and provoke emotion, inspire wonder, inject drama and jeopardy. It can help guide the visitor into intimate moments of viewing and also invite collective sharing, supporting a dialogue between the collection, its people, and the public in the exhibition space.
Photo Credit: Thomas Adank
What does winning the LIT Award for “Fashion Design Lighting” mean for Studio ZNA?
We are so thrilled to be awarded this prestigious accolade. It is wonderful to witness the public enjoying the fruits of the collective creative team’s work, but lighting can often be overlooked. Whilst beautiful light can play a subtle supporting role in this instance, we feel the lighting was an active ingredient of the exhibition’s successful delivery, and we are delighted to have this recognized by the lighting experts in our sector on the LIT awards panel.
Can you tell us about any other projects you are currently working on or what the future might bring to Studio ZNA?
We are currently working on the new location of the Fashion Museum Bath to light the new permanent home for its superlative collection. We are working on two Museums in Sarawak, Malaysia, one about to be completed with final tweaks onsite and the other at the concept stage. It is hugely exciting to work with both local and international teams. We are also delighted that this coming year, the new permanent collection galleries for the brand new built V&A East museum will open, becoming the centerpiece of this new cultural quarter at the former Olympic site. We are also thrilled to be lighting the David Bowie Centre, a unique, dedicated archival space for exhibition and research in the V&A’s cutting-edge archival building, V&A Storehouse.
The LIT Lighting Design Awards are widely known for recognizing outstanding achievements and advancements in lighting design. They showcase and celebrate professionals whose work has significantly influenced and shaped the industry, giving them a platform that supports the artists and the lighting design community as a whole. Each year, the Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has made immeasurable contributions to the field over the years with exceptional technical skills and visionary design. In 2024, the award will be given to Allen Lee Hughes, a lighting designer whose work in theatre, opera, and dance has profoundly impacted the lighting design world for over five decades.
Allen Lee Hughes, born in Washington, D.C., developed an early passion for theatre. He discovered his love for lighting and stage design while studying at the Catholic University of America, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree. He later pursued a Master’s in Fine Arts at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, specializing in Design for Stage and Film. Hughes eventually joined the Tisch faculty, where he continues to teach and mentor aspiring designers. His dedication to education was recognized in 2016 when he received the David Payne Carter Award for Teaching Excellence.
Hughes’ professional career began in regional theatres across the U.S. Eventually, it brought him to New York, where he worked at prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center Theater and Playwrights Horizons before making his mark on Broadway. Since 1983, Hughes has designed lighting for twelve Broadway shows, including the original production of Once on This Island in 1990, which earned him a Tony Award nomination. His lighting for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2012) and A Soldier’s Play (2020) also garnered Tony nominations. Other notable accolades include the Joseph Maharam Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for his work on K2. Hughes’ lighting often combines technical precision with a deep sense of thematic storytelling, as seen in A Soldier’s Play, where his lighting helps convey complex themes of racial identity and conflict without overshadowing the actors’ performances. His Broadway portfolio also includes Home, Our Town, Clybourne Park, Mule Bone, Strange Interlude, Accidental Death of an Anarchist, and Quilters.
Beyond Broadway, Hughes’ lighting designs have graced some of the most respected companies in the world, including the American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and the National Ballet of Canada, as well as the Pilobolus Dance Theatre and Eliot Feld. His work extends to theatres across the U.S., including the McCarter Theatre, Seattle Rep, Long Wharf Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Guthrie Theatre, Hartford Stage, Mark Taper Forum, Steppenwolf Theatre, the Kennedy Center, and the Alliance Theatre.
A Soldier’s Play – Photos by Joan Marcus
In 1990, Zelda Fichandler, founding director of Arena Stage, established the Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship and Internship Program in his honor. This initiative promotes diversity in the theatre industry by offering mentorship and training to underrepresented individuals. Over the years, the fellowship has mentored more than 700 emerging professionals, contributing significantly to a more inclusive industry.
Hughes’ achievements have been recognized by numerous awards, including the USITT Distinguished Achievement Award in Lighting Design (2003), the Michael Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration (1997), and the National Black Theatre Festival’s Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Design Award (2015). In 2020, he was honored as the second-ever recipient of the Henry Hewes Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement, joining an exclusive group of lighting design legends.
Allen Lee Hughes
“Thank you so much for this LIT Awards lifetime achievement award. It is great to have recognition for some fifty-six years of professional work. The award means a great deal to me and all of my many collaborators. Over the years, I have attempted to help tell hundreds of stories through my work as a lighting designer. There is a glorious feeling when we are rewarded with an audience that reaps pleasure and knowledge from our work. I appreciate you giving the efforts public attention.”
– Allen Lee Hughes
The LIT Lighting Design Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award is a fitting tribute to Allen Lee Hughes, a designer whose career has been marked by exceptional contributions to the lighting design industry. With four Tony Award nominations, two Helen Hayes Award wins, and a vast body of work spanning theatre, opera, and dance, Hughes has helped shape modern lighting design and created moments of magic that have moved and inspired audiences worldwide. His passion for lighting design and his commitment to the art form make him an iconic figure in the industry. Ensuring such talent receives the recognition it deserves is precisely the mission of the LIT Lighting Design Awards.
On August 15th, the LIT Lighting Design Awards hosted its Brazilian winners’ ceremony as part of the LEDforum.24, held at the Tivoli Mofarrej Conference Hotel in São Paulo, Brazil. This prestigious event celebrated outstanding achievements in lighting design and brought together a wide array of professionals from the industry.
LEDforum is nationally and internationally renowned for its high-caliber lectures and activities, featuring leading figures from the Brazilian and global lighting communities. The forum provided an excellent platform for exchanging knowledge and the latest advancements in lighting technology. Attendees included lighting designers, architects, product designers, urban planners, landscape designers, academics, developers, and lighting solutions providers from various Brazil and Latin America regions.
During the LIT Awards Brazil ceremony, Astrid Hébert of the LIT Lighting Design Awards took the stage to honor the 2023 winners. The awardees included notable names such as Anna Turra Lighting Design, Apollo Iluminação, Archidesign, Stella Lighting Brazil, LightDesign Exporlux, Estudio Hofstadter, and Limarí Lighting Design. These winners were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the field of lighting design.
Additionally, several Honorable Recipients were acknowledged for their notable work. These included NTZ Lighting, Studio Ió, OMStudio, Mingrone Iluminação, Tecnowatt, and Omega. Their recognition underscored their significant impact on the lighting design landscape.
The LIT Lighting Design Awards ceremony not only celebrated past achievements but also highlighted the ongoing innovation and creativity within the industry, setting a high standard for future developments in lighting design.
The LIT Lighting Design Awards Gala, a prestigious event honoring the brightest minds in the lighting industry, took place on the 20th of June at the historic Banking Hall in London. With 180 of the world’s most influential lighting designers in attendance, the elegant evening celebrated the remarkable achievements of the 2022 and 2023 program winners, showcasing their outstanding contributions to architectural, product, and entertainment lighting design.
The ceremony commenced with an introduction by Hossein Farmani and Astrid Hébert, setting the stage for a night of recognition and inspiration. Highlighting the global impact of lighting design, Farmani remarked, “Your presence here is a testament to your commitment to pushing the boundaries of lighting design, showcasing innovative solutions, and embracing sustainability practices with passion.”
The Lifetime Achievement Awards were a highlight of the evening, honoring Patrick Woodroffe for his career andtransformative contributions to the entertainment lighting field, and Roger Narboni, acknowledging his profound impact on today’s urban lighting design, and his pioneering work on the concept of “dark corridors.”
The DarkSky organization received the Spotlight Prize for the organization’s dedication to preserving the natural night sky. Meanwhile, Mark Stanley, the co-founder of The Studio School of Design, was honored for the non-profit’s commitment to promoting inclusive education in lighting design.
The ceremony featured a lineup of distinguished winners, including ERRELUCE for Architectural Lighting Design of the Year 2023 for their work at the IronPlate Restaurant and Hydrel for Lighting Product Design of the Year 2023 with their FLAME Lighting Technique. The event also honored past winners such as L’Observatoire International and Expolight, underscoring their ongoing impact on the industry. Among the celebrated companies were Raiden Studios Ltd, Light in Space Limited, ambience, Chelline Design, FerryGunawanDesigns, Luminum GmbH, Vivalyte BV, CeeKayEllo Limited, Hoare Lea, Lighting Design International, Office for Visual Interaction Inc., IFI architectural lighting works, PAAT STUDIO, Cia. dos Imaginários, Edison Price Lighting, Steensen Varming, Eleftheria Deko & Associates Lighting Design, MARABA STUDIO, Beersnielsen Lighting Designers, Marco Miglioli ArchiLight Studio and more.
The event was graced by influential figures like Randy Reid, a pivotal voice in lighting with decades of industry leadership, Esther Torelló, founder of Lightecture and advocate for creative lighting solutions, Mark Major, renowned for his transformative urban lighting projects, Sally Storey, a leading UK lighting expert known for her pioneering residential and commercial designs, and Katia Kolovea, an advocate for emerging talent and impactful lighting experiences globally. Their presence underscored the awards’ commitment to honoring outstanding achievements and advancing lighting design innovation worldwide.
Astrid Hébert, co-host of the event, expressed gratitude to these esteemed jury members whose expertise and dedication ensured the success of the awards ceremony. “We are truly amazed by the incredible talent and creativity showcased at tonight’s event,” she remarked. “Having so many of the world’s most innovative designers under one roof is truly inspiring. I am thrilled that LIT Lighting Design Awards continues to celebrate excellence and brings the best minds together, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in lighting design.”
The attendees were treated to a sumptuous 3-course dinner reception—a perfect opportunity for professionals and students to connect. As the night concluded, the excitement lingered with great networking opportunities and drinks. The atmosphere was truly festive, ensuring everyone had a delightful time.
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Conversations about the effects of light on humans and spaces, about the introduction of technology in lighting fixtures, or about the many innovations that we can expect for the future are some of the themes designers can expect to indulge in at these conferences and events. Knowing how exciting this is, D5MAGchose the 10 most important events for the lighting design industry, all happening in 2024. If one has already passed, no problem, save it for next year.
Light + Building (March 3–8, Germany)
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The Light + Building event is a key happening for lighting designers all over the world, as it includes over 2,000 exhibitions and more than 150,000 visitors from all over the world. The lighting and building sectors of design are always well represented as industry leaders get together to discuss the industry’s future and the current problems society faces.
Sustainability, Connectivity, and Work+Living are the main themes of this year’s edition. Visitors are invited to reflect on the critical needs of the lighting and building industry, such as energy efficiency, sustainable practices, and the integration of digital technologies.
LEDucation (March 19-20, USA)
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LEDucation is the largest LED-only tradeshowand educational forum in the United States, where visitors delve deeper into the power of lighting design and its effect on humans. As a non-profit, the event’s goal is purely to stimulate LED innovation through scholarships and lighting programmes.
Speakers from diverse backgrounds have always been assiduous participants in the event, so expect to meet leading voices from industries such as lighting design, manufacturing, and technology. The event hosts a series of educational conferences that analyse sustainability, trends, health and well-being, and LED technologies. Exhibitions are also held, as manufacturers from all over the US are invited to showcase their projects and products, making this event great for networking and finding future collaborators.
Lightovation (January 10–14 and June 19–21, USA)
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Lightovation is a biannual event in the US recognised as the largest residential lighting trade event in North America. Business, trade, and networking are given centre stage in this event as the venue joins all of the most innovative people and products in residential lighting design.
New lighting collections are known to be presented here first, with interconnectivity and LED technology at heart, making this event a must for professionals in the industry. The Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse is specific to this event, where future trends and technologies in lighting design are shared with the public, who can’t help going back home and dreaming about the magic of the future. showcasing future trends and technologies in lighting.
IES24: The Lighting Conference (August 15–17, USA)
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The IES24 Lighting Conference event is held in New York City once a year, a city that has already marked its place among the design community with several other events. The conference is centred around themes all related to lighting design, such as research, design, technology, and brands, making it a must-attend event for those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the industry.
Education is a pillar of this conference, as the calendar is filled with workshops, presentations, talks, and socialising moments where the conversation always surrounds light and technology. The Industry Progress Report is a star of this conference, which, along with exhibits and receptions, gives professionals valuable insight into the industry and opens up networking opportunities. In the end, the Mai event of the conference puts a spotlight on some of the industry’s best. A gala is held where great design and knowledge of the field are awarded: the Illuminations Awards Gala.
ArchLIGHT Summit (September 17-18, USA)
Dallas Market Centred, ArchLIGHT Summit
The ArchLIGHT Summit is a commercial and architectural lighting event where visitors are offered an interactive, inclusive, and collaborative experience. Multidisciplinary at heart, this event strives to show the importance of lighting design in any space, which is why you can expect more than just lighting designers to attend, as interior designers and architects are also part of the party.
Workshops and educational sessions are held while brands and designers showcase their latest products and share their visions, making this the perfect place to experiment, learn, and collaborate. Live-streamed sessions are also held, opening up the event for students from local universities to participate and learn from it.
IALD Enlighten Americas (October 17–19, USA)
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IALD Enlighten Americas takes place in the Californian Rancho Bernardo region, acting as one of the top conferences in the architectural lighting design industry. Education, networking, and innovation share the space, making this a conference no designer wants to miss out on.
The latest trends, technologies, and best methods in architectural lighting design are discussed in detail in the many workshops, lectures, and conferences held at this event. Establishing new relationships among designers is a major goal of this event, so the IALD Enlighten Americas is perfect for either well-established industry professionals or young designers looking for a shot.
Prestigious industry leaders and designers are expected to talk and give presentations, giving both inspiration and guidance to those who wish to make a change in the lighting design world. On the other hand, exhibitions of the latest lighting products, technologies, and solutions give visitors hands-on experience with new products and the invaluable chance to give their feedback to manufacturers.
NAILD Annual Convention (August 19–21, USA)
Photo credit: National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors
The NAILD Annual Convention gathers professionals from the lighting distribution industry under the same roof, providing the perfect platform for networking, education, and innovation in lighting technology and distribution.
Expect keynote presentations from industry leaders, networking events to create connections, and interesting conversations where collaboration and light are the main topics. In the end, the highlight of the event is the President’s Dinner, which creates an extra relaxed setting for networking and socialising.
Light-Tech Expo (May 9–11, Poland)
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The Light-Tech Expo is an international lighting trade fair where companies get the chance to showcase their innovative technologies and products, as well as create new business relationships in the field of lighting.
Over 7,000 visitors are expected, as well as more than 110 exhibitors. Because of this, the Light-Tech Expo is more than a conference, it is a comprehensive get-together of industry leaders and lighting innovation. Visitors will be able to meet industry professionals, designers, and manufacturers, as well as explore the many products that shed light on the future of lighting design.
IALD Enlighten Europe (June 21–22, UK)
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The IALD Enlighten Europe is a conference that focuses on the lighting design industry, its future and wonders, and how technology and designers can help transform it. To accomplish this, the event hosts presentations, and workshops, and offers visitors invaluable networking opportunities.
This is the perfect event to learn from industry leaders and engage in discussions about the latest trends and technologies in lighting design. Interactive in nature, the event opens up the space for industry professionals to connect with one another, such as designers, architects, engineers, manufacturers, and suppliers.
Some of the highlights of this event are its keynote speeches, lighting cross-talk sessions, exhibitor demonstrations, and social gatherings. On the other hand, the conference also shed light on students and educators, who are recognised by the IALD Education Trust, which acts as a little push for the next generation of lighting designers.
Guzhen International Lighting Fair (October 22–26, China)
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The Guzhen International Lighting Fair, held at the Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre in Zhongshan, China, is an important event in the lighting industry. Not only does it showcase the latest in lighting technologies, products, and innovations from around the world, but it also connects Western and Eastern professionals through their love of design.
The fair will be introducing new elements this year, such as smart lighting experiences, new energy applications, and crossover home goods, making it a specialised, market-oriented, and international industry event. Its impressive exhibition area spans a whopping 1.5 million square metres and hosts around 3,300 lighting exhibitions.
Such a massive and comprehensive setting gives visitors the perfect chance to network, increasing, in the end, their phone book with several international names that can come in handy when wanting to expand a business. Known for its organisation and high quality, this fair is a must-attend for lighting designers—or any designer and manufacturer, really—from all over the world.
Text: Leonor Gomes
The countdown is on with only a few days to go before the doors open on the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology in Frankfurt am Main. And this major event for the sector is already proving to be very popular. More than 2,000 national and international exhibitors have registered to present their innovations to a wide audience of trade visitors. They include numerous market leaders who will be showing their latest products for the fields of lighting, electrical engineering, home and building automation and networked safety and security technology.
The next Light + Building will be held from 3 to 8 March 2024, and after Germany, the best-represented nations to date include Italy, Turkey, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Great Britain, France, Belgium, Greece and China. “There is a high level of interest in taking part again in 2024, on both the lighting and building sides. We are delighted about the many loyal customers who took part in the last edition of the fair, as well as about a whole series of returning exhibitors. They all ensure that Light + Building is the unrivalled, international highlight for the lighting and building-technology sectors”, says Johannes Möller, Head of Light + Building Brand Management. Expanding on this, he adds: “There have been some changes at the Exhibition Centre, which have opened up new planning options for us.”
Experts for lighting with a new structure
Covering the spectrum from offices and educational facilities to the industry, retail trade and hotel business, Light + Building brings together experts for intelligent lighting solutions at the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre. Altogether, this theme occupies around 64 percent of total exhibition space. New in this connection is the layout of the product segments, which has been made possible by the inclusion of the new Hall 5 with two modern floors that are open to Light + Building exhibitors for the first time. This creates a new circular route in the eastern section of the Exhibition Centre, which runs from Halls 5 and 6, via the Forum and Hall 3, to Hall 4, and is made effortless by the Via Mobile system of moving walkways.
What can visitors expect in which halls?
The market leaders from the ‘technical lighting’ segment are to be found in Halls 3.0, 5 and the Forum. The exhibitors showing their latest products include Bega, Brumberg, Glamox, iGuzzini, Leds C4, Ledvance, Lichtwerk, Molto Luce, Normagrup, Regiolux, Ridi, RZB, Simes, Thorn, Tridonic, Trilux, XAL and Zumtobel.
Hall 3.1 focuses on decorative and technical, design-oriented lighting with presentations being made, for example, by Artemide, Delta Light, 3F Filippi, Linea Light, Marinelli Luce, Prolicht and Targetti.
Urban lighting for streets and public places will be shown by many companies including AEC Illuminazione, Benito Urban, Carandini, Eclatec, Fonroche, Leipziger Leuchten, Metalogalva, Ragni and Valmont in Hall 4.0. A floor higher, in Hall 4.1, visitors will find not only lighting for industry and special applications but also shop and theatre lighting, as well as emergency and safety lighting. Among the exhibitors taking part there will be Barthelme, Deko Light, Eaton, Inotec, Nobilé, Opple, Robus, Rutec, Radium, RP Group and SG Armaturen.
The complete spectrum of decorative lighting is located in Hall 6 where the exhibitors include Authentage, Elstead Lighting, Fan Europe, Konstsmide, Lucide and Nordlux, plus the companies taking part in the Turkish pavilion.
The lighting sector also occupies part of the western section of the Exhibition Centre and, for the first time, takes up the whole of Hall 8. With the focus there on lighting components, sources of light and lighting control systems, the exhibitors presenting their latest products include Bender + Wirth, BJB, Nichia, Osram, Seoul Semiconductor, TCI, Vossloh-Schwabe and Wago.
Hall 10.1 and 10.2 are devoted to Asian lighting manufacturers in the Asia Selection segment.
The Light + Building 2024 hall plan shows the various product segments at a glance. (Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH)
Looking ahead with intelligent building-services technology
Based on the electrotechnical infrastructure, tomorrow’s sustainable houses and buildings will use renewable sources of energy, have efficient and economical energy management, and, at the same time, offer a high degree of comfort, safety and security. The electrotechnical infrastructure is the prerequisite for home and building automation, energy storage and management, the connection of photovoltaic systems and charging stations and electricity-based heating systems. The latest products, technologies and trends for electrical engineering and home and building automation will be the focus of attention in Halls 9, 11 and 12.
Many of the sector’s key players have already confirmed their participation in the fair. In Hall 12.0, they include ABB, ABL, Bals, Bosch Thermotechnik, Busch-Jaeger, Dehn SE, Kaiser, Niedax, SMA, Stiebel Eltron, Theben, Viessmann and Warema. A floor higher, in Hall 12.1, the exhibitors will include Doepke, Fränkische Rohrwerke, Hager, Mennekes, Hensel, OBO Bettermann and PCE.
The extensive range of electrotechnical and home and building-automation products continues in Hall 11.0 with exhibitors such as Beckhoff, Phoenix Contact, Rittal, Siemens, Wago and Weidmüller. In Hall 11.1 the companies taking part include Gira, Jung, Legrand, MDT, Schneider Electric and Siedle.
The safety and security technology segment has also been expanded under the heading ‘Intersec Building’ and can be found in Hall 9.0. Among the exhibitors there showing solutions for connected safety and security technology will be Abus, BKS, Dom, Gretsch Unitas, Grothe and Winkhaus. In addition, the range of products and services for electrical engineering, house and building technology continues in Hall 9.0. Here, Bacnet, EnOcean, frogblue, Loytec, Megger, Thermokon and Woertz show their innovative products.
Light is such an important part of our lives that more and more people are looking to further their understanding of it, either through self-education or by seeking the guidance of experts. There’s so much to get from a lighting design degree: colour theory, the influence of light in our circadian rhythms, how light diffusion works, the materials and the perfect light for them, and much more.
Read on to discover some of the best lighting design schools, courses and universities.
Ryerson University’s School of Interior Design pushes students to engage in experimentation and academic research, combining both approaches to help them grow and discover themselves in design. Recognized by many as one of the top international design schools, RSID aims to prepare the leaders of tomorrow in each design field.
Their Lighting Specialization program is fully online and intended for those who already have some background in other areas of design, such as interior design and architecture. This specialization is meant to acclimate designers to new legislations that limit energy budgets, which are probable to get more serious as time goes on. This environmentally conscious approach to education is supported by the possibility of getting in touch with professional lighting designers through a final project that will not only enrich the students’ curriculums but also give them hands-on experience.
The Parsons School of Design is widely considered the best design school in the United States and one of the best worldwide, having always sought inspiration from the transformative potential of design. With groundbreaking academic programs that take on an interdisciplinary approach complemented by the cultural and artistic richness of New York City.
Parson’s Lighting Design program was the first of its kind ever to be created in the world, more than 45 years ago. Such a long and pivotal history means that some of the leaders in the lighting design field have come directly from here – who knows, maybe your favourite designers studied here! The foundation of the program is the intellectual, aesthetic, and technical qualities of light, which are complemented by the social impact, human experience, and sustainability of lighting design. If New York, rich artistic history, and a comprehensive study of light are what you are looking for, then Parson’s must be calling out for you: our advice is to follow since you’re sure to get everything you need (and more) to be able to leave your mark in the lighting design world.
POLI.design is the design school founded by the Politecnico di Milano, right in the middle of one of the capitals of design. The allure is obvious: Italy, one of the very best schools of design, and an electric combination of art and culture. Apart from this, the design programs are widely known as part of the world elite in the field, all due to the incredible faculty, comprehensive teaching methods, and the array of opportunities that open up for the students.
Poli Design’s Master in Lighting Design and Technology strives to train professionals able to follow the design procedures of lighting, making sure that their students are well acclimated with the various methodologies of conception, organization, and implementation. This Master understands how impactful light can be in our well-being, in how we communicate with others, and in how we view the world. If your passion is the influence of light on humans and how it can affect businesses, relations, and any human activity sectors, plus if you would love to spend your study sessions in an Italian library with a cappuccino, then we invite you to further check this one out.
The Wismar University planted its roots in Germany in 1908 and has since been growing its majors and influence. The original design school was set on Germany’s seaside, which was surely beautiful, but when it was transferred to the Wismar campus it truly began to bloom. The international environment and interdisciplinary possibilities allowed the Hochschule Wismar to grow into what is now one of the best in the world.
Their Master in Lighting Design is fully taught in English and promises a wide range of nationalities, so your peers will be of great influence to your learning and great collaborations are to be expected. The teaching is divided into theoretical and practical courses, and students are presented with the various impacts and possibilities of both artificial and natural light in architecture and social spaces. Apart from this, the effects of light in humans are thoroughly studied, so that students are given all the information they need to make the best lighting designs possible. Knowing this, if you are someone who loves diversity, socializing with people from other countries, and having a collaborative and comprehensive education, our tip is to go for this one!
The KTH is one of the largest institutions in Sweden for technical education and research, attracting students and professionals from all over the world. Their technical focus makes them one of the most important contributors to the innovation of design fields. This prestigious position is sure to be maintained as KTH focuses more on sustainability and ecological challenges.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology offers a Master’s in Architectural Lighting Design, one of the best out there. The program researches the influence of light on the human body and psyche, trying to find the best ways to enhance how we benefit from light. This Master’s is meant for those who already have an understanding of light planning and how to work a project so that students can truly grow their understanding of this almost magical element.
The University of Technology Sydney has been sharing its knowledge and producing leaders in the many fields society depends on (such as design, obviously) for more than 170 years, making it a proud member of the top 20 universities in the world.
Their Master in Architectural Science (Illumination Design) mixes strong technical subjects with human perception, creating a long curriculum where technology, lighting qualities, and sustainability are the stars. If you decide to apply and end up enrolling, you can expect to gain a newfound respect for the many ways light shapes our experience of both the world and the built environment.
Are you familiar with CalTech? Well, let us introduce you to CalArts, or in its most formal self the California Institute of the Arts, which has been educating professional artists since 1970. Known as one of the best arts schools in the United States, CalArts strives to foster creative excellence, critical reflection, and the development of new forms and expressions in their students.
Their MFA in Lighting Design curriculum centres on developing critical and practical skills in immersive lighting design, lighting technology and platforms, and strategies for live performance across a wide variety of creative arenas. Students are taught how to understand the physiological and psychological effects of light in addition to other scientific principles of phenomenology. Everyone is pushed into finding their voice and aesthetic, ending their time in CalArts with a lot of experience in production work and a vast portfolio.
Aalborg University is known in the lighting design realm as one of the best universities to study light and how to channel it to our benefit. The university’s core objective is to discover which are the greatest challenges society and the various academic fields it teaches face, striving to provide sustainable solutions consistently.
They offer an MSc in Lighting Design which covers both artificial and natural light, intersecting it with architecture, media technology, and engineering – quite interdisciplinary. What makes this specific Master unique is its base in Danish and Nordic traditions for light perception, which means they not only focus on the technical qualities of light but also on the aesthetics and comforts it provides.
The University of the Arts London is ranked second in the world for Art and Design, as per the 2022 QS World University Rankings. It offers a wide variety of courses ranging from design, fashion, communication, performing arts, and many others, so it’s no surprise that its MA in Interior and Spatial Design covers many of these artistic fields.
Their MA in Interior and Spatial Design explores how design can challenge world issues and drive positive social change, empowering their students with real-world experiences through their global and regional partners. Light is studied here concerning space and interior design, being completely dissected in the way it interacts with a room and how it affects us. This MA can, in the end, make you rethink your entire approach to design and light, as it covers so many fields and interconnects them with each other.
The UCL was founded in 1826 in the heart of London and is considered the most multidisciplinary and international university in the country. Here, progressive approaches, leading experts as professors, and a diversity of peers are sure to give you a boost of creativity and make you see design in a whole new light.
Their MSc in Light and Lighting mixes the human experience with the technical and creative sides of lighting design. It was created in 1987 and has produced some of the world’s leading lighting engineers and designers. From indoor comfort to outdoor safety, light is used to find a solution to society’s issues, making UCL’s students some of the most prepared to tackle any challenges that might appear in the future.
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