Welcome to the Virtual Lighting Design Community podcast, a global platform dedicated to empowering and connecting lighting professionals. Here is your regular dose of light inspiration. In this episode, we delve into the future of lighting with Vessi Ivanova, a seasoned professional and board member of IESANZ.  Vessi sat down with VLDC's Martin Klaasen at this year’s Light in Focus event in Sydney, which was held back in June 2023. Join us as Vessi shares her insights from the event,...

We're excited to bring you Yah Li Toh's fascinating keynote presentation, "Exploring Biophilic Design: a Balance for People and Nature." Which was recorded at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, June 2023. Yah Li takes us on an insightful journey through her biophilic design project in Singapore within the hotel space, sharing the triumphs and challenges she and her team faced.  “In biophilic design, as lighting designers we need to bridge the gap in the different conditions...

Welcome to a tantalising bite-sized clip of Lighting for Immersive & Interactive Experiences where we invite you to experience a sample of David Gilbey's artistic presentation. David, the Founding Director of d-lighting, a global Independent Architectural Lighting and Visual Design Studio, reveals his unique perspective on merging art, design, and technology in the world of architectural lighting. In this exclusive sneak peek, David delves into the rise of immersive and interactive...

Introducing Yah Li Toh, the Principal of Light Collab, an award-winning lighting design practice based in Singapore. Yah Li is a prominent figure in the lighting design industry, and in this podcast episode of the Virtual Lighting Design Community, she talks with Martin Klaasen about her experience and insights regarding biophilic design at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, which was held back in June 2023.  “There’s just so much to learn. The role of lighting designer has...

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 designer who constantly pushes the boundaries of visual lighting. His work is nothing short of breathtaking, inspiring us...

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 approaches to lighting design for the night sky and shares snippets of his remarkable projects.  His presentation is titled:...

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's Degree in Architecture, established her independent design practice in 2001. With an unwavering passion for lighting and a...

Subscriber-only episode 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 experience and human-centered design.  As an Exhibition Director at Messe Frankfurt Middle...

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 their time to provide amazing content to the wider lighting design community.   About Dishan: Dishan is a highly...

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. As a Lighting Designer at Steensen Varming, Emrah brings a wealth of practical experience to the table, leading design...

Subscriber-only episode 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 challenging and innovative.   For him lighting is an amazing medium for art and design and one...

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 kinder society.   As a Director in Hoare Lea, he drives the team to ensure that all design outputs are challenging...

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 enough to have an exclusive interview with Fanny Soulard. This one-on-one conversation provided an opportunity to delve...

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 pollution are directly linked to a long list of issues extending to health and wellbeing, safety and the...

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 studied Architecture in Tehran/IR and gained her Master's at the Art & Architecture University in Tehran.  She...

Subscriber-only episode Mahdis Aliasgari studied Architecture in Tehran/IR and gained her Master's at the Art & Architecture University in Tehran.  She continued her studies on Lighting Design and graduated from KTH University in Stockholm/SE with a Master’s degree in 2013. Mahdis also worked as a research assistant at The Interactive Institute of Sweden (RISE) in Stockholm, where she explored Design Anthropology, Participatory Design, and Social Innovation, which has had a significant...

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 thinking on this is that for many ,if not all, architectural applications we may only be creating a theatrical effect and...

Subscriber-only episode The increased urgency of ecological, social and political issues across the planet has incited artists and activists in many countries to reflect on how to make their strategies of interventions more effective. The use and adaptation of new technologies plays an important role in these efforts. In this context, light and its wide scope of applications has particularly attracted the attention of artists, intellectuals, protesters, activists and other politically...

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 alike.  About Paulina: Paulina hails from the Atacama Desert in Chile–the driest, brightest, and starriest place on...

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 know the person behind the talent. “Time is more precious than anything else; more than money or success. It’s the one...

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 promoting sustainable lighting practices. In our interview with VLDC’s Amardeep Dugar, he shared his insights of the next...

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. This collaboration provided an opportunity to showcase the latest ideas and concepts but also facilitated...

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 mastering what you're doing!" — Martina Frattura She was honoured as one of the Class of 2020 40 under 40 recognised lighting...

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 & applications (LESA) and co-director of the Institute for Energy, Built Environment and Smart Systems (EBESS), both at...

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 medical care, education, and work opportunities. Cherine shares personal experiences and discusses the challenges faced...