Bob Bohannon joins LIA
(UK) – Former SLL President Bob Bohannon has joined the management team of the Lighting Industry Association (LIA) in the role of Head of Academy and Policy.
In this position, Bohannon will provide strategy and leadership in the Academy, as well as enabling a forward-looking handover of Peter Hunt’s work in his role as Chief Policy Officer.
He will also oversee and coordinate all those supporting policy within the LIA, head up many of the key relationships, create wider and effective cross-industry links and work closely with the newly created Government Affairs committee, chaired by Dave Ribbons.
Passionate about good lighting, sustainability, knowledge sharing and competence, Bohannon’s 35-year career in lighting began with an LIA Certificate Course. He will bring a wealth of experience to the Association in this new position.
Matt Sturgess, LIA CEO, commented: “I am excited to have Bob join us, strengthening our management team, spearheading growing the Academy and representing our members in key industry and government forums.”
Terry Dean, President of the LIA, added: “Having Bob come on board takes us a big step forward on our journey to develop the LIA and support our member’s businesses.”
Registration opens for TAVA2021 international workshops
(Estonia) – Architectural light and light art festival Tartu in Light (TAVA) will return for its third instalment this autumn.
One of the most important and attractive parts of the programme of this year’s festival is its series of interactive workshops. Running from 22-26 October, the workshop programme will include a series of IALD-led sessions, delivered by top professionals in the lighting design field: Veronika Mayerböck (Austria), CJ Brockway (USA), and Johan Moritz and Tina Wikström (Sweden).
In addition to the IALD workshops, the programme will feature a number of sessions for those interested in learning about light art, including a pixel mapping workshop led by Estonian visual artist Aleksander Sprohgis, and a technical sound and visual programming workshop led by Tatsuru Arai (Japan, Germany).
In the pixel mapping workshop, participants can create installations made of LED elements and learn about necessary programmes, techniques to combine LED strips and modules, and content creation. An installation borne out of the joint effort will be on display at the Light Fair at the Estonian National Museum.
In the technical sound and visual programming workshop, Tatsuru Arai will demonstrate how to combine new media, sound and light in MAX/Jitter. The workshop is designed for beginners, who will create files and learn the basics around creating sound and visuals. In addition, Arai will give a concert at TAVA2021, making for a night of electronic music.
The workshop week is open for participation to everyone interested in learning about architectural lighting design and light art. Due to limited numbers, interested participants are encouraged to register early.
More information on the workshops can be found here.
Workspace Design Show Spotlight Series: Light Your Space
In the third instalment of the Workspace Design Show's Spotlight Series, held on 7 July, a panel of experts discussed the integral role that lighting design plays in creating an effective, comfortable and enjoyable workspace.
Chaired by arc Editor Matt Waring, the panel included Paul Nulty, Founder of Nulty Lighting, Susan Lake, Design Director of Susan Lake Lighting Design, and Rebecca Hodge, Senior Lighting Designer at Foundry London.
The Featured Lighting Sponsor for the session was Future Designs, in association with the Lighting Industry Association.
New Managing Director for LED Linear
(Germany) – Ina Sielemann has taken over as Managing Director of LED Linear, replacing Dr. Michael Kramer.
The internationally experienced industrial engineer joins the company from the construction industry, bringing with her a strong focus and expertise on technically oriented markets with complex challenges. Her industry experience is based on in-depth knowledge of the building construction, kitchen and bathroom industry, as well as the construction supply industry.
In 2018, Sielemann started at Grohe as General Manager UK, with the goal of exceeding market performance in terms of market share, sales and profit. Following a move to Grohe’s headquarters in Germany, she was responsible for the project business in Central Europe, with a focus on transformation of this segment and the development of growth strategies.
Prior to this, Sielemann had 15 years of experience at Schüco, a service and technology leader for system solutions in aluminium, steel and plastic for windows, doors and facades. Here, she was also responsible for stabilising the customer base, increasing customer satisfaction and boosting sales.
The lighting industry is not unfamiliar territory for Sielemann, as the business is essentially about pursuing the same universal values such as technology, quality, design and sustainability with future growth. Over the past 15 years, LED Linear has set milestones in the lighting industry through continued innovation, and Sielemann can now build on this foundation. Her extensive experience in sales and marketing will play a crucial role in further expanding the strong brand portfolio and business development.
Bodil Sonesson, CEO of Fagerhult Group, said: "With her experience from companies serving the specifier community as well as her international assignments, I am convinced that Ina will be a great addition to LED Linear. She has a strong customer-centric focus and a proven track record of developing teams and leading strategic initiatives."
Hacel: Why Choose Hacel?
For more than 40 years, Hacel has designed and manufactured class-leading products in the UK for the Architectural, Commercial and Retail sectors.
Hacel has a heritage and brand philosophy founded on quality service and innovative luminaires alongside a reputation for flexibility and availability. All Hacel products are designed and manufactured in its purpose-built facility in the UK and still encompass the core values, which have been instilled in the business from the onset.
Lucent Lighting: FineLine
FineLine is a multi-functional slimline aluminium low voltage profile system comprising of several different profiles for surface, pendant, recessed trim and trimless installation.
The system incorporates a 48v low voltage track with snap in connection for the lighting fixtures and an integrated databus circuit for lighting control.
Fixtures compatible with FineLine include the Nano, Micro and Mini TubeLED spotlights, Micro, Mini and Midi TubeLED pendants, Line and ProStrip with both DALI and Analogue dimming possibilities.
Designers Mind & Women in Lighting: Can our work culture coexist with our wellbeing?
Designers Mind hosted a conversation with Women in Lighting about the work culture in our industry and the impact it has on our wellbeing.
This was an informal 'Clubhouse Style' online talk diving into challenges we face in our industry but also changes. Openness, setting boundaries, managing expectations & priorities were all on the agenda.
Our speakers:
• Kaye Preston – Interior Designer, WELL AP, Holistic Health Coach & Founder of Designers Mind
• Kael Gillam – Lighting Designer & Designers Mind contributor
• Martina Frattura – Lighting Designer, member of Women in Lighting Portugal, R.A.W. blogger & Designers Mind contributor
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This talk was supported by [d]arc media | www.darc-media.com
New online platform for lighting designers goes live
(Online) – The Virtual Lighting Design (VLD) Community has officially launched, offering various opportunities for lighting designers to exchange information, encourage innovation and draw inspiration from both within and beyond the lighting industry.
The new online platform was launched by six key figures in the lighting design community – Martin Klaasen, Martin Lupton, Sharon Stammers, Amardeep M. Dugar, Katia Kolovea and Ingmar Klaasen – with a mission to foster real-world connections by providing a sense of place within a virtual space.
The VLD Community comprises three types of members: Thought Leaders, Supporters and Members. Thought Leaders are members who present ideas and thoughts to the community so as to stimulate a discussion; Supporters are members with common experiences or interests who provide the community with various types of help and through pooling resources; Members are those who learn, work and play within the community.
The platform is designed for everyone from architects, builders, consultants, designers, developers, educators, engineers, sales reps and students to groups like government agencies, hospitality chains, manufacturers, museum authorities, NGOs, retail brands and universities who can benefit from the platform.
The platform was founded around three main activities: Information, Innovation and Inspiration. Information about the latest products and services is shared by Supporters to update Members. Innovation towards newer products and services is the driving force between Thought Leaders and Supporters. Inspiration is drawn by Members from the ideas and thoughts shared by Thought Leaders.
Fisher Marantz Stone welcomes three new Principals
(USA) – As Fisher Marantz Stone (FMS) celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is looking to the future while staying true to its legacy with the appointment of three new Principals.
Paula Martinez-Nobles, Kevin Frary and Michael Hemmenway are now Principals of the firm. As Principals, they will continue to provide design leadership, mentor staff and lead firmwide initiatives and growth, while remaining committed to helping its clients succeed.
Martinez-Nobles joined FMS in 2005 and brings a highly energetic and collaborative approach to projects. Deeply committed to her craft, Martinez-Nobles consistently pushes the studio to innovate, engage, and collaborate. Central to her process is envisioning the role that lighting will play in affecting the user’s perception and emotions in the built environment.
Frary re-joined FMS in 2015 to found and lead its Seattle studio. With his 20 years of experience, Frary has a robust understanding of how light plays in three dimensions and interacts with architectural materials to create beautiful luminous environments.
The designer in Frary loves making things, the engineer loves solving the challenges presented by each unique project.
Hemmenway joined FMS in 2004 with a background in theatrical and architectural design. He is enthralled by light and its unique ability to express and transform our shared environment and inspire emotional response. He is an avid tinkerer, explorer, and traveler who finds the combination of art and science fascinating and fundamental to design.
Charles Stone, President of FMS, said: “We are immensely proud of these capable leaders as we offer a confident and exciting future to our clients. Paul Marantz and Jules Fisher join me in offering enthusiastic congratulations and our continuing support in our studios.”
TLS: Carra
Launched by surface lighting technology brand TLS, Carra is an architecture-inspired collection with clean and simple lines. Providing uniform lighting in the shapes of squares and rectangles, the standardised yet versatile collection offers 288 mix & match options.
Carra is a LumiCloud collection comprising of:
Six sizes: 60x60, 60x120, 120x120, 120x240, 180x300, 240x260
Four lighting engine possibilities: Astra, Sola (Tunable White), Aurora (RGBW), Vega (Pixel Controlled)
Three frame colours: black, white, clear anodised
Four mounting options: suspended, surface mounted, recessed, t-bar integrated
IALD: The 38th Annual International Lighting Design Awards
The 38th Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards returned for an online presentation on 24 June 2021.
Luminaries of the lighting profession gather from the comfort of their homes to honour the winners of the 38th Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards, presented by Cooper Lighting Solutions.
During the online presentation, 20 projects were on display from 10 countries—including exteriors, interiors, universities, museums, retail and places of worship.
Watch the awards presentation to see all the winners, and to find out who won the highest honour of the IALD Awards programme, the Radiance Award.
Video courtesy of IALD.
New dates for launch edition of Light + LED Expo India
(India) – The inaugural edition of Light + LED Expo India, organised by Messe Frankfurt India and the Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association (ELCOMA), has been moved to November 2022.
With the aim to reunite lighting industry stakeholders at an opportune time, the event – the biggest lighting exhibition in India – will now be held on 3-5 November 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Speaking of the launch edition of the event, Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings, said: “LED Expo and Light India have created a niche in the lighting industry by being the top choice for trade. With the enormity at which these shows are hosted, there is no doubt that the launch edition of Light + LED Expo India will converge the entire lighting industry on a global level.
“Our aim with this strategic merger is to make India a hub for investments in the lighting sector and to provide equal trade opportunities for domestic as well as international stakeholders. I am confident that the new dates will allow us to accomplish the goals we have set for the momentous platform.”
While the launch edition of Light + LED Expo India has been postponed until 2022, the 2021 edition of LED Expo New Delhi will be held from 18-20 November, as per its original booking.
Shyam Sujan, Secretary General, ELCOMA, said: “The Indian lighting market is valued at INR 3 billion in 2021 and will register a year-on-year surge in the next three years at 10% to 11% with LED market having a share of 92% of total lighting value. This demonstrates that India has the potential to become the world’s most lucrative market for lighting and components industry.
“We want the exhibitors and visitors to make the most of the business opportunities offered at Light + LED Expo India and the dates for the upcoming edition were decided in tandem with the industry’s stakeholders.”
Covering the entire lighting ecosystem, the launch of Light + LED Expo India in 2022 will open doors to new trade opportunities for lighting and component manufacturers and suppliers, enabling them to strengthen their supply chain and tap into investments provisioned by the Indian government, under its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme.
