Events
History: Project Runway
Photography and lighting in fashion Lighting is a fundamental aspect of fashion photography and runway shows, yet its significance is often overlooked. In this column, I explore the historical progression,…
Ask an EP: Rachel Kim
This marketing specialist at GigaTera Lighting discusses finding a balance between engaging messaging and the technical aspects of illumination. Why light? My introduction to lighting came through frequency—gigahertz—which framed it…
Editor’s Note: LightFair or Foul?
I’m writing this note after returning from my first LightFair experience, where for three days I walked the show floor, spoke to attendees and exhibitors, and joined education sessions. Most…
Let’s Get Elemental
Orlando International Airport celebrates Florida’s natural beauty When you think of the Orlando International Airport (MCO), you may think of large crowds dressed in their best Disney, Star Wars, or…
Daylight at the Museum
The Yale Center for British Art lets the (diffused) sunshine in New Haven, CT’s Yale Center for British Art (YCBA), home to the largest collection of British art outside the…
Keep Your Head in the Clouds
Atypical design allows everyone to have fun at La Nube What were your childhood dreams? Flying high above your hometown in a homemade airplane? Exploring the depths of a mysterious…
Ask an EP: Nehar Agnihotri
This class-of-2026 graduate student at Parsons School of Design discusses the impact of light as a constant amidst a changing landscape. Why light? I saw the power of intentional lighting…
From Convicts to Comics
The National Taiwan Museum of Comics writes its origin story Over the past century, comic books have become modern American myths, many of which include unforgettable origin stories: last son…
Education: Investing in Change
Seeking clarity in lighting advocacy You hear it everywhere—at conferences and crossroads, on bar stools and Zoom calls, in Lyfts and Slack—the lighting industry, in all its facets, doesn’t advocate…
A KenyanCampus Oasis
A courtyard is central to Al Jamea-tus-Saifiyah University’s serenity Al Jamea-tus-Saifiyah University’s Nairobi campus stands as a testament to the seamless integration of historical inspiration and contemporary design. Drawing from…
A New Era of Design Flexibility
How 3-D-printed lighting overcomes traditional limitations The world of lighting design is undergoing a transformative shift thanks to the advent of 3-D printing technology (also known as additive manufacturing). This…
Ask an EP: Quincy Drane
This designer at Hartranft Lighting Studios and B.U.I.L.D. president is working on creating a more sustainable and diverse lighting industry. Why light? I always joke about how I received my…
Eyes on the Ball
The evolution of sports lighting Mention the topic of sports facilities and you are likely to hear a discourse on what amounts to evolution or, more specifically, the challenges of…
Project in Pictures: Cool Enough for School
The IES 2024 Illumination Award of Merit-earning Agnew K-12 Campus in Santa Clara, CA, uses evolving color schemes, architectural structures, and lighting design to foster STEM learning as well as…
Saints and Sciences
Readying next-generation caregivers For more than 155 years, St. John’s University has looked to St. Vincent de Paul for its inspiration and vision. While the patron saint of charity was…