Light Shows

Lighting is a key element of Event Design; lighting can completely transform a space, thus setting the scene and mood of an event, provide cues and segues for presentations and highlight décor, or become a key feature of the décor itself.  One of the most exciting aspects of our job as Event Designers is working with creative lighting professionals to bring an event to life and although you may not be the lighting expert yourself, having an understanding of what is hot and happening in the industry definitely helps when working with a lighting team and certainly when creating an event concept in the first place.

To kick-start your lighting education take some time to research the shortlisted businesses in this year’s Lighting Design Awards, to be held at the London Hilton this week (March 11).  To be truly inspired check out some of the work of last year’s ‘designer of the year’ Lee Prince.

If you are based in Australia, a great lighting resource is IES which will also hold an Awards night for the industry this month on March, 19 in Melbourne.