Virtual Lighting Design Community

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back  to the Virtual Lighting Design Community Podcast, the show where we dive deep into the world of lighting design and bring you insightful interviews with industry professionals.  Today’s episode is dedicated to one of our lighting heroes, Koert Vermeulen.  Koert, who is number 14 on David Gilbey's renowned list of Lighting Heroes, is an exceptional lighting desig...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Virtual Lighting Design Community podcast, where we bring you nuggets of wisdom from the leading minds in the industry. In today's episode, we have the privilege of sharing an excerpt from a captivating presentation by Charles Stone, President of Fisher Marantz Stone (FMS) in the US.   In this bite-sized clip, he offers a sneak peek into his insights and approa...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Virtual Lighting Design Community podcast, where we're bringing you thought-provoking discussions from our industry's leading voices. In today's episode, we have a special treat for you—a short bitesize clip from Claudia Paz's talk on "Light Festivals and the Interaction Experience". Claudia Paz, an accomplished lighting designer with a Bachelor&...

Send us Fan Mail This is a special subscriber-only edition of Dishan's full presentation, which is available to our Pro members on the VLD Community platform as a visual experience.   Dishan is a highly accomplished and performance driven professional with a strategic vision and a passion for managing and executing highly targeted, industry-focused exhibitions driven by technology, customer e...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in to this episode which is a short exerpt of Dishan's presentation.  For those who prefer a visual experience, this episode is also available on our YouTube channel.  Remember, the full version of this presentation is available on our community platform for our Pro members.  This is a great way to support the show and the thought leaders who have dedicated...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Virtual Lighting Design Community Podcast, we are joined by the esteemed Emrah Baki Ulas, a renowned designer and academic specialising in lighting design. Emrah shares his views on what's next in the world of lighting. Following the IESANZ Light in Focus event held in Sydney in June 2023, Emrah sits down for an interview with our host, Martin Klaasen....

Send us Fan Mail Jonathan Rush is an architectural lighting designer with over 20 years’ experience. He believes that human beings have a physiological and emotional response to light that we must understand to create engaging experiences. He is passionate about our ecology and creating a kinder society. As a Director in Hoare Lea, he drives the team to ensure that all design outputs are challengi...

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this bitesize clip, a taste of what our thought leaders are sharing with our community this season.  Jonathan Rush is an architectural lighting designer with over 20 years’ experience. He believes that human beings have a physiological and emotional response to light that we must understand to create engaging experiences. He is passionate about our ecology and creating a kin...

Send us Fan Mail Introducing Fanny Soulard: A One-on-One Conversation with a Senior Lighting Designer at Aurecon In a recent post, we had the privilege of sharing Fanny Soulard's enlightening keynote presentation on light pollution from the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition in China in June 2023. Following the positive response to her thought-provoking talk, VLDC was fortunate enoug...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we dive into the world of light pollution with Fanny Soulard, a senior lighting designer at Aurecon based in Vietnam. With her extensive experience and expertise in the field, Fanny will be presenting on the topic of "Light Pollution and the Impact of Excessive, Misdirected, and Obtrusive Light". “Light pollution is not a ‘tomorrow’ concern anymore. The effects of light...

Send us Fan Mail In this short bitesize clip of Mahdis' presentation "Lighting the Path to Spatial Engagements", she explores the definition of interactive and immersive spaces whilst taking a quick look at applications and the future of such spaces. From anti-interactive installations to healing spaces, what we seek is unique experimental engagements to fabricate memories.  Mahdis Aliasgari...

Send us Fan Mail As one of the keynote speakers at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition in China held in June 2023, we are delighted to present Kevan Shaw's presentation on "Lighting for Health and Wellbeing" with our VLDC audience.  “We’ve leapt into this idea that changing the colour appearance and intensity of light over the course of the day will always be beneficial. My thinki...

Send us Fan Mail Special bitesize edition of Paulina Villalobos's presentation which is available to our premium subscribers.  For a visual experience, visit our YouTube channel to view this clip.  The full video version is available to our Pro Members on our online community platform members.vld.community.  Consider joining our thriving community for lighting professionals and enthusiasts al...

Send us Fan Mail Introducing Waleed Fakousa: A Lighting Hero with a Heart of Gold Welcome to the Virtual Lighting Design Community's Lighting Heroes Series, "Bringing to Light". In this edition, we had the privilege of sitting down with Waleed Fakousa, Principal at CD+M's Lighting Studio and The Lighting Institute in Dubai. We were fortunate enough to grab some time with Waleed to get to...

Send us Fan Mail We recently had the privilege of interviewing the esteemed President of IES North America, Frank Agraz, at the prestigious IESANZ Light in Focus Event in Sydney! 🌟 👨‍💼 Frank Agraz has a wealth of experience and expertise under his belt. As the President of IES North America, he has been instrumental in shaping the future of the lighting industry, fostering innovation, and promo...

Send us Fan Mail The Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) is an annual event that brings together industry professionals, experts, and enthusiasts from around the world to explore the latest trends, innovations, and advancements in the lighting industry. In 2023, the Virtual Lighting Design Community had the honour of collaborating with Messe Frankfurt to for this prestigious event....

Send us Fan Mail Martina Frattura, hailed as a Lighting Hero, holds the esteemed title of Lighting Hero number 5 on the renowned list curated by David Gilbey. We've had the privilege of hosting an engaging conversation with Martina, a highly accomplished lighting designer and researcher from Italy. "If you are able to explain what you're doing to someone else, it means you are really mas...

Send us Fan Mail We had the privilege of sitting down one-on-one with none other than Professor Robert ‘Bob’ Karlicek, a renowned expert in the field.  Bob is no stranger to the world of lighting design and innovation. With a distinguished career spanning decades, he is a. Professor of electrical, computer and systems engineering, and director of the centre for lighting enabled Systems & applicati...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for this bitesize clip with Cherine Saroufim, a lighting designer based in Beirut, as she delves into the issue of light poverty in Lebanon. This excerpt from her full presentation provides a taste of her insightful discussion.  Learn how the lack of access to adequate lighting impacts people's health, safety, and quality of life, with profound effects in areas like m...

Send us Fan Mail The IESANZ Light in Focus Event held in Sydney, Australia in June 2023 was a remarkable gathering of industry professionals, showcasing the latest advancements and trends in the world of lighting design and technology. This prestigious event attracted numerous industry luminaries, each sharing their expertise and insights, making it an invaluable platform for networking and knowle...

Send us Fan Mail In this interview, we take a deep dive into Dr James' life and work.  Join us as we uncover this fascinating story and learn more about her work at Age of Light Innovations.  Definitely worth listening to right to the end share it with your peers.  We would also love to hear what you thought about this interview in the comments below. For anyone interested in watching the int...

Send us Fan Mail In this debut episode of the Virtual Lighting Design Community Podcast, we have the honour of featuring one of the most influential personalities in the lighting industry, Philip Hammond. Philip is a lighting designer, educator, and mentor with over 30 years of experience, and is the founder of the HBA School of Design in Cape Town. Our host, Martin Klaasen, engages Philip in an i...