Studio N appoints New Design Director
(UAE) – Lighting design consultancy studio, Studio N, has appointed Josephine Dimalibot as Design Director.
Formally trained as an architect, Dimalibot has worked as a lighting designer for more than two decades and brings a wealth of experience from working in projects in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
For 16 years she worked as director for Singapore’s leading lighting design practices and delivered lighting schemes for major projects such as the Four Seasons Hotel in Jakarkta, the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangalore, LinkedIn’s HQ in Singapore, and Terminal 1 at Changi International Airport.
In her new position, Dimalibot will oversee the studio’s work and set new benchmarks from creativity and innovation. The role comes at a pivotal time for the studio’s venture into new markets as it gains industry recognition for projects such as The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism and Opso Dubai in The Dubai Mall.
Lama Arouri, Managing Director at Studio N, says: “Josephine’s appointment is a defining step for Studio N, as we continue to shake up the lighting design industry and attract world-class design talent. Driving creativity to new heights is ingrained in our DNA, so we want to have a visionary designer at the helm, as we look to nurture our team and build on the studio’s achievements over the past six years.”
Josephine Dimalibot Schneider comments: “I am excited to be working with Studio N’s young and highly driven team, and hope to foster a collaborative environment where our designers can thrive, be inspired and push design boundaries. It also gives me the opportunity to join forces with Managing Director Lama Arouri, who has incredible knowledge of the region’s ‘light culture’. Together, we will ensure that every lighting design project reflects our shared passion and creativity, while delivering streamlined and on target solutions that remain true to our motto – simply light.”