A piece of the sky within your grasp
Completed between August and September 1969, in the aftermath of the Apollo 11 mission, each canvas that makes up celebrated […]
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Lighting design
Lighting design delivers function through illumination while giving a different visual atmosphere to a space. From desk to ceiling, to street pole lamps, lighting design accounts for one of the biggest and most varied design industries. Due to its technological nature, lighting undergoes constant innovation and advancements, building on its large legacy explored by countless designers developing new approaches and applications of light.
How does a string of light sound? Luca Nichetto has the answer
Opera chose Venice for its genesis. Earliest productions were invitation-only and performed in banquet halls and ballrooms. Audiences would wear […]
Dynamic perspectives: a lamp that transforms with every angle
Lodes has unveiled the Tidal suspension lamp, an elegant addition to its acclaimed collection designed in collaboration with Needs Studio. […]
From waste to wonder – Oorjaa’s sustainable lighting designs
In a world where sustainability is often spoken but embodied, Oorjaa, a Bangalore-based design studio, transforms intention into crafted reality. […]
The moment for this highly versatile lighting line has arrived
A city’s infrastructure–a collective labor of love of perhaps the most sentimental nature–can inform and inspire in complex ways. Like […]
Arrestingly agile, the Magic Stick truly lives up to its name
When it comes to lighting fixtures, even the term itself immediately provokes associations with immovability and permanence. Once it’s up […]
A visual exploration of future AI
Research-based new media artist Yiyun Kang returned to Seoul Design 2024 with the thematic exhibition, LIGHT ARCHITECTURE. Hosted by the […]
Crafting tradition with innovation – Harshita Jhamtani Designs
Harshita Jhamtani is bringing Mumbai’s cultural heritage and traditional crafts to the world of product design. With a background in […]
A lamp that breathes new life into materials once seen as waste
What distinguishes novelty from true innovation? While novelty is fleeting, fast-paced, and often short-lived, innovation stems from a more thoughtful […]
Celebrating excellence: highlights from the 8th LIT Lighting Design Awards
Once again, this year’s LIT Lighting Design Awards celebrated the creative brilliance of designers who pushed the boundaries of lighting […]
Recreating the timeless lightness of Japanese lanterns with a Dutch twist
In today’s era of globalization, everything seems interconnected. Yet, there is a growing tendency to draw narrower boundaries and view […]
Lighting the way: Danielle Trofe’s fungus-fueled fixtures
I first encountered Danielle Trofe and her brand MushLume Lighting at the Material Matters exhibition at the London Design Festival, […]
