Renegade Launch Digital Design Studio in London
(UK) – Lighting and production design studio Renegade has unveiled ‘Entoptic Vision’, a progressive digital design agency specialising in creating visuals for high end clients in design, production, and architecture sectors.
The London and New York-based studio has revealed its new studio in London, specialising in creating visuals for high end clients in design, production, and architecture sectors.
Originally devised to expand Renegade's range of creative services and to propose a refined approach to 3D visualisation, Entoptic Vision emerged initially as an in-house operation to create detail-focused visuals for its clients.
The studio offers a range of design services worldwide, including 3D Design, Lighting Visualisation, Visual Storytelling, and CG Animations. By combining talents in lighting design and architecture, Entoptic Vision focuses on rendering realistic lighting effects and textures.
The two studios will work autonomously, while still leveraging the collective expertise and diverse talents of both organisations.
IALD announce Dr. Marco Bevolo as Keynote Speaker
(UK) – The IALD has announced that Dr. Marco Bevolo, a leading researcher and Adjunct Professor of Design Futures at the World University of Design, India, will deliver the keynote address at IALD Enlighten Europe 2024.
In his keynote address, "The Future of Lighting Design Beyond Lighting Design," Dr.Bevolo will explore emerging industry trends and provide a framework for urban futures and lighting innovation. The address will cover a trend exploration and a reflection on the role of AI in generating design futures.
Christopher Knowlton, IALD Chief Executive Officer, says: “We are thrilled to have Dr. Bevolo as our keynote speaker. His expertise in foresight and in strategic design will provide invaluable insight into the future of design and its impacts on urban futures.”
With a career spanning more than two decades in urban futures and lighting innovation, Dr. Bevolo is an accomplished author and consultant in foresight and strategic design. He has been Director of Strategic Design at Philips Design and Research Principal of Urban Futures for Philips Lighting (now Signify). He has also contributed to lighting design-related events by LUCI, PLDC, UNAM, and the University of Delaware.
Using specific input shared by the IALD to interrogate proprietary AI technology developed by Shaping Tomorrow, Dr. Bevolo prepared the presentation in scientific collaboration with that organisation’s Director of Research, Dennis Draeger, MSc. IALD Enlighten Europe 2024 runs from 21 - 22 June 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The keynote address by Dr. Bevolo will take place on the first day of the conference.
For more information about IALD Enlighten Europe 2024 and to register for the conference, visit the event website, iald.org/ee24.
LEDiL wins counterfeit battle in German courts
(Germany) – LEDiL has been victorious in German courts against Darkoo companies, underscoring the brand’s dedication to defending its patents and designs.
LEDiL has been revolutionising the field with cutting-edge optics and solutions that have redefined lighting technology. Such success in the technology industry comes with a cost, with counterfeiters seeking to profit off its designs.
To combat the problem, LEDiL implemented a comprehensive strategy from rigorous monitoring at trade shows and IP filings, which has led to invalidating patents and designs, removing copies from e-commerce platforms, stopping trademark hijacks, and addressing patent violations.
During Light+Building 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, LEDiL partnered with German customs authorities. This resulted in a joint operation, leading to the raid of two exhibition booths displaying counterfeit products with infringing designs.
At the fair, LEDiL and the customs officials identified and removed several products violating the company’s patented technologies and designs. These products were prominently displayed, misleading potential customers about their origin and quality – a practice that not only deceives customers, but also undermines the integrity of the lighting industry.
Injuctions handed down by the German courts have banned companies from using, selling, or offering for sale or importing for these purposes that infringe LEDiL’s European Patent EP 2 776 883 B1.
“Protecting our IPR is crucial not only for our business, but for maintaining the trust of our customers and the integrity of the market,” said Mika Simonen, CSCO of LEDiL. “We are grateful for the swift action of the German customs authorities and their cooperation in upholding intellectual property rights during such a key industry event. Following the findings, we will proceed with additional legal actions, including the pursuit of criminal charges against the infringers in Germany.”
Read the full white paper at https://www.ledil.com/news_all/articles-and-whitepapers/the-innovator-leads-the-way-others-follow-ledil-fights-against-counterfeits/
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Lutron Expands Launch of New Immersive Luxury App to EMEA & Asia
(UK) – Lutron Electronics ‘Luxury Experience App’, which brings the showroom to the customer, is expanding to Europe, Middle East, India and Asia.
The Lutron App enables users to take an immersive look at the Lutron portfolio from lighting, blinds and controls and visualise how it would look in the user’s home – effectively bringing the showroom to the customer.
The app’s camera allows users to visualise products in any space, offering features like the ‘shades openness simulator’ to visualise window blind fabrics and openness factors, ensuring the selected fabric to measure the balance of outdoor views, light filtering, and privacy. Additionally, a keypad configurator allows users to customise and preview keypads designs tailored to user’s preference.
Michael Smith, Vice President and International Sales manager at Lutron, says: “The new Lutron Luxury Experience App has completely revolutionised our ability to communicate the impact of lighting, blinds, and controls to our users. But its power goes even further by giving customers the ability to personalise options to their style and visualise how those options might look in their own home. The app sets a new standard in the industry, and we’re thrilled to expand its availability to over 100 additional countries around the world.”
The app is now available on iPadOS 14 in UK, Middle East, Europe, India and Asia.
You can find Lutron’s Luxury Experience App here.
Stoane Lighting win Twice at the King Awards
(UK) – Stoane Lighting secured two awards King’s Awards for Enterprise in categories for Sustainable Development and Innovation.
The Sustainable Development award acknowledges Stoane Lighting’s sustainable practices , leadership, and commitment to driving positive change. The Innovation award celebrates the ZTA a high performing, flexible, pioneering product family suitable for a multitude of project applications. Designed for the circular economy and for lowest environmental impact.
Stoane Lighting’s spokesperson says: “It is an honour to be recognised at such a high level. This hard won and rare double achievement acknowledges that we are heading in the right direction, from the forefront of the lighting industry’s sustainability conversation. There is plenty work still to be done, but such recognition certainly inspires and energises us to keep moving forwards.”
Stoane Lighting attribute its success to its dedicated team, whose hard work have been instrumental in navigating the company’s path. The company’s “quadrants” design guide focuses on luminaire technical performance, appeal, environment impact, and longevity, enabling Stoane Lighting to balance people, planet, and profit effectively.
The company’s commitment to suitability extends beyond product design but also, challenging greenwashing, innovates for circularity and provides support to the industry through various initiatives to set new standards for sustainability.
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Net Zero Conference call for a holistic approach to sustainability
(UK) – On 2 May the inaugural Net Zero Conference, held in London and organised by LIA and Recolight, outlined the initiatives to decarbonising the lighting industry.
Drawing a crowd of 120 delegates and manufacturing representatives, the conference’s key discussion centred on holistic approaches to reach net zero carbon emissions, these included encompassing supply-chain sustainability and logistics, to customer engagement.
Bob Bohannon, Head of Policy and Sustainability at the LIA, gave an overview on the range of certification scheme manufacturers can use to measure, set targets and give clear evidence on their contribution towards net zero.
Bohannon says: “Manufacturers need to choose the right one that best fits their company’s size and position on their sustainability journey, with particular consideration given to scope: some schemes are focused on carbon emissions, others cover a wider range of environmental, sustainability and governance parameters, whilst others are full life cycle assessments of a product’s impacts. What I would say is don’t wait, choose a scheme based on clarity and science and start your net zero journey as soon as possible.”
Reflecting on the conference, Nigel Harvey, Recolight CEO, says: “It has been inspiring to hear of the work some lighting manufacturers are now undertaking as they start to decarbonise their operations. Nobody should underestimate the challenge this involves. But the commitment to make change was tangible, and the number of delegates confirming that they would implement changes as a result of the conference was very encouraging.”
Ayça Donaghy, LIA CEO, adds: “It’s evident that the journey towards sustainable lighting products and operations is both urgent and ongoing. Our discussions underscored that this isn't merely about reducing emissions - it's about reimagining how we operate across every aspect of our business. From enhancing our product designs with sustainability at the core to engaging deeply with our supply chains and customers, every step we take is critical to achieving our goals. As we continue to set transparent, science-based targets and improve our practices, the commitment from every stakeholder across the industry will be essential for turning these ambitions into reality.”
[d]arc thoughts programme returns to Clerkenwell
(UK) – Highly regarded talks programme takes centre stage at Clerkenwell Design Week.
Curated by the editorial team behind darc media, the [d]arc thoughts talks programme returns to Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) for 2024, bringing three days of lighting focused content to a wider design audience.
Taking place from 21-23 May, CDW is one of the leading design festivals in the world and features more than 600 showroom events, more than 11 curated exhibitions, striking installations, topical walks, design destinations, as well as a fringe programme and more.
Covering topics such as statement lighting; quiet luxury; and the future of hospitality design, [d]arc thoughts at CDW will also see the Green Light Alliance take a closer look at sustainable lighting – aiming to provide a ‘beginners guide’ for designers who might not work closely with lighting but are keen to learn more.
Speakers for 2024 will include lighting designers from Into Lighting; Nulty+; Michael Grubb Studio; and Equation Lighting Design, while interior designers, Dara Huang of DH Liberty and OIga Alexeeva of Black & Milk will join the panel discussion on quiet luxury.
A series of Q&A sessions will be held with the likes of Nigel Tresise, Director of Align Design and Architecture on understanding sustainable design; Anna Burles and Chris Trotman of Run for the Hills; and Samuel Edmonds of HLW will take a closer look at project work and design trends, while Holly Hallam of DesignLSM will discuss the future of hospitality.
Alongside the talks programme, the [d]arc media team will host an informal drinks party at Clerkenwell Prison as part of the wider late-night opening on Wednesday 22 May.
Then, on Thursday 23 May – in collaboration with Women in Lighting and representatives from the ILP’s new initiative Women Lighting Professionals, Women in Office Design, and Women in Architecture, [d]arc media will host a networking brunch held in Design Fields from 11am – 12pm.
Registration and more information on the [d]arc thoughts talks programme be found at: www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com
Artifact Bar wins big at [d]arc awards 2023
(UK) – LightOrigin Studio wins two [d]arc awards for lighting scheme.
Artifact, a speakeasy bar hidden within the basement of Hong Kong’s BaseHall Central, won the Places Low category before winning Best of the Best for receiving the most votes across the competition.
Inspired by its interior design’s theme of rhythmic patterns of underground cisterns, Light Origin’s lighting inspiration is drawn from the underground cisterns’ creating tranquil yet theatrical lighting atmosphere with ethereal ambience.
Find out more on LightOrigin’s Artifact project here: https://darcawards.com/portfolio/artifact-bar-hong-kong/
370 entries worldwide were submitted to this year’s awards with more than 11,000 votes cast. Before voting all entries were shortlisted by a team of lighting designers: Eugenia Cheng, LightOrigin Studio; Andrea Levratti, Lightera; Jenny Bland, Lightheory Studio; Pinar Onatm P.ERO Lighting Design; Nicolas Houel, l’Observatoire de la nuit; Sophya Acosta, Sophya Acosta Lighting Design Studio.
The 80s themed awards party hosted by darc media and creative partners Light Collective. 600 guests attended with 90% of which were designers.
The evening included neon inspired light art installations, 80s food and dress code, a retro video game arcade sponsored by Lutron, Alexy’s Revenge’ selfie spot provided by Unibox, and UV face paint.
The light art installations were provided by manufacturer sponsors who partnered with lighting design studios to design something inspiring, fun but sustainable within a £600 materials budget.
Into and Fibr8 took the award for best installation for their compilation tape inspired installation, ‘Now That’s What I Call Darc’, which used Fibr8’s Laser-Powered Fibre Optic Light Lines.
2023 [d]arc awards manufacturer partners and installation teams:
- Applelec and Nulty+ – “TM Tetris”
- Architectural FX and dpa lighting consultants – “Murder on the Dance Floor”
- Designed Architectural Lighting and Delta Lighting Design – “Blockbustetris”
- ELR and Equation – “Party Light Out”
- Fibr8 and Into Lighting – “Now That’s What I Call darc”
- Formalighting and Foster + Partners – “Saturday Night Live”
- Kingfisher Lighting and Arup – “Flicker of Fear”
- No Grey Area and Michael Grubb Studio – “Let’s Get Physical”
- Proled and Buro Happold – “Illuminated Dreamscapes”
- Rako Controls and Lighting Design Studio – “Top of the Crops”
- Radiant Architectural Lighting and BDP – “Pac Man”
- Signify and Cundall – “A Fruity Place to Dance”
- Thorn Lighting and Hoare Lea – ‘The darc 80s”
- Vivalyte and Light Bureau – “Voguelicious”
All category winners from the 2023 [d]arc awards included:
Places – High Budget: Chapel of Sound, China by Beijing Ning Field Lighting Design
Places – Low Budget: Artifact Bar, Hong Kong by LightOrigin Studio
Spaces – High: The Dark Line, Taiwan by Artec Studio
Spaces – Low: Bùnquers del Castell de la Trinitat, Spain by Atelier Medina Querini
Structures – High: Islamic Arts Biennale Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by Glare
Structures – Low: St Patrick’s Church, Ireland by Dark Source
Art – High: Inner Peace, UK by Foster + Partners
Art – Low: Reverberating Light, USA by lightexture
Art – Bespoke: Garlo I Chaise Longue, UK by Marina Garlo
Event: Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 12, Netherlands
Kit – Architectural Interior: Cometa Q4 by DGA
Kit – Architectural Exterior: Mini G-Cat by Stoane Lighting
Kit – Decorative: Array by Vibia
Kit – Technology: Laser-Powered Fibre Optic Light Lines by Fibr8
The [d]arc awards is supported by the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Society of Light + Lighting (SLL). The awards are curated by Light Collective alongside darc media and will be celebrating its 10th anniversary at the 2024 awards.
Watch the full awards at www.youtube.com/[d]arcawards-liveatfabricnightclub
Trilux Achieves Platinum EcoVadis Rating
(UK) – A leading provider of professional lighting solutions, has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Rating for the company's commitment to sustainability, social responsibility and corporate ethics.
EcoVadis is one of the world's largest providers of sustainability ratings, evaluating companies across key areas, including environmental impact, labour and human rights, sustainable procurement, and ethical business practices. Achieving Platinum status places Trilux in the top 1% of all assessed companies.
"Sustainability is a central component of our corporate strategy," says Klaus Röwekamp, Senior Vice President of Sustainability, Products and Solutions at Trilux. "This platinum award is confirmation of our ongoing efforts to develop innovative lighting solutions that are not only energy-efficient and resource-conscious but also create real added value to society and the environment."
Further information on Trilux’s sustainability strategy and initiatives can be found at www.trilux.com/en/company/sustainability/
Lucent Lighting attains carbon-neutral status
UK) - Lucent Lighting attains carbon-neutral status for the 2025.
Underscoring its dedication to environmental sustainability by calculating and offsetting its total emissions, Lucent Lighting continues to lead the way in responsible business practices within the lighting industry.
Lucie Sidwell, Global Operations Director at Lucent Lighting says, “At Lucent Lighting, sustainability isn't just a goal; it's the essence of our innovation. We believe in crafting solutions that not only illuminate spaces but also light the way towards a greener, more responsible future. Achieving carbon-neutral status for another year is a testament to our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and underscores our belief that every light should leave a positive impact on the worldLucent Lighting commits to prioritising sustainable practices in product design by enlisting products through life cycle assessment (LCA), minimising environmental impacts and providing a comprehensive LCA report. This commitment aligns with their dedication to transparency and accountability in environmental efforts.
In line with circular design principles, it maximises the reuse, recycling, and upcycling of materials to ensure minimal waste generation. The company consistently strives for energy-efficient product designs, focusing on reducing energy consumption during manufacturing, usage, and end-of-life phases.
It's key initiative for designing products must include longevity, ease of repair, and maintenance. By extending the lifespan of their products, Lucent aims to reduce the need for premature replacements, contributing to a more sustainable approach to lighting solutions. Additionally, it continues to monitor the amount of electrical equipment placed on the market, actively working towards effective recovery solutions.
The company's environmental promises include a focus on resource consumption reduction and the efficient use of resources. Sustainability remains a focal point for the company, ensuring that environmental criteria are consistently integrated into the sourcing of goods and services.
LIA strengthens commitment to emerging talent
UK) – Student Aaron Varghese Abraham wins Loughborough University design initiative.
150 students were tasked with a product design brief to create an exterior lighting product and to research different aspects of standards, regulations, existing products, and niche markets.
A panel of judges representing the Lighting Industry Association (LIA) and Holophane Europe assessed the submissions and selected a top three.
The winning design saw a genius solution of a lantern for use in the desert that uses UV rays to illuminate scorpions.
In second place, Oscar Warman designed a sustainable, solar-powered streetlight that encourages birds to nest, with a built-in area for them to do so.
Lauren Adam came third with a lamp that illuminates the fishing area and attracts carp while ensuring it was safe for wildlife and the environment.
The successful designers have been invited to attend the Spring LIA Technical Forum in April to present their product designs to key stakeholders in the industry. The opportunity cements them in the lighting industry and as members of the LIA, alongside networking and potential job opportunities.
Ayça Donaghy, LIA CEO, says: “This was a fantastic initiative, and I am grateful to everyone involved in making it such a success. The design work from all the students, and especially the winners, was so impressive. The lighting industry has a bright future if these talented individuals are an example of who may join the sector over the next few years.”
The LIA takes pride in supporting emerging talent and newcomers to the lighting industry. One of its flagship schemes is the Young Industry Group, part of its Talent Supply and Development strategy, which aims to empower and develop emerging talent in the lighting industry by providing opportunities for growth, leadership and learning.
This dynamic programme will help to tackle the challenges posed by an ageing workforce; that without a succession plan, as skilled workers retire there is a real risk of losing invaluable expertise. There are several initiatives currently underway to assist members of The LIA.
