Virtual Lighting Design Community
Episodes
The Hidden Pillars of Successful Lighting Design Businesses | with Paul Nulty
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does it really take to run a successful lighting design business? Beyond the creative brilliance and technical expertise lies a com...
What's on the platform: Your July Community Roundup
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEnter our world of lighting design with our latest community roundup. We're thrilled to welcome a wave of new members to our growin...
Changing Perspective Changes Everything: The Future of Light with Daan Roosegaarde
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when light beams collide at high speed? They can transform into matter – possibly explaining how celestial bodies form. T...
How Lighting Transforms Patient Experience in Hong Kong's Health Centres | with Eugenia Cheng
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe divide between theory and practice in healthcare design couldn't be more evident than in lighting strategies for medical spaces...
The Lighting Professional's Challenge: a conversation with Andrew Bissel
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA passionate conversation with Andrew Bissel at Light Middle East reveals the growing frustration among lighting professionals fighting ...
East Meets West: How Lux Futurum Is Transforming Lighting Design Awards
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMarch Look BackAs we pause to reflect on our recent episodes, we've been privileged to host some exceptional conversations in light...
Illuminating Experiences: The Art of Lighting Design with Koert Vermeulen
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs lighting design an art or a science? In this episode we feature Koert Vermeulen from ACT Lighting Design, based in Brussels, Belgiu...
Philip Rafael on Reimagining Workplace Lighting for Enhanced Well-Being and Connection
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFounder & Design Director at In'Sight Lighting Design, Philip Rafael explores a critical element often overlooked in workplace ...
Lighting the Way: Welcome to 2025 with the Virtual Lighting Design Community
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us for the first episode of 2025 as we welcome back the Virtual Lighting Design Community! After a refreshing break over the holida...
Martin Klaasen & Paul Nulty | Reshaping Future Growth & Innovation Through Merger & Collaboration
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when two industry giants join forces to reshape the future of lighting design? Tune in to hear Martin Klaasen and Paul Nult...
Post-Presentation Q&A with Kunal Shah, Founder of SPK Valo | Storytelling and Perceptual Transformation in Lighting Design Across Cultures
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this post presentation Q&A, Ingmar Klaasen, VLDC Co-founder, talks with Kunal Shah of SPK Valo about his presentation on the art ...
Kunal Shah, Principal Lighting Designer at SPK Valo | Transforming Architectural Spaces with Layered Lighting and Cultural Nuances
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when lighting transcends its traditional role and becomes an integral part of architectural storytelling? Join us as we exp...
Amit Sheth, CEO of Plus Light Tech | Advancing Modern Lighting Solutions and Combating Light Pollution at Light Middle East 2024
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan the right lighting design improve your quality of life? Join us as we explore this intriguing question with Amit Sheth, founder and ...
Q&A – Maria Dautant & Ingmar Klaasen | Balancing Efficiency and Liveability: Addressing Light Pollution and Light Poverty
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday we unpack the profound impact light has on our environment, health, and communities, guided by insights from Maria Dautant, a seni...
Maria Dautant, Senior Associate at HLB Lighting Design | Addressing Light Pollution and Light Poverty for a Healthier, Balanced World
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow does the glow of city lights impact our environment and health? Discover the surprising answers as we unpack the complexities of lig...
Pinar Onat, Founder of P.ERO Lighting Design | The Evolution of Lighting and Emotion-Driven Spaces
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the future of lighting design could transform not only our spaces but our very emotions? Join us for an illuminating presentatio...
Ruskin Hartley, CEO of Dark Sky International | Confronting the Growing Crisis of Light Pollution at Light Middle East 2024
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow is our night sky changing, and what does it mean for our future? Join us in a compelling conversation with Ruskin Hartley, CEO of Da...
Q&A with Jinkie De Jesus, Design Principal of Lightplan Inc. | Navigating Cultural Nuances in Philippine Lighting Design at Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how lighting design adapts to cultural nuances? Join us for an exclusive conversation with Jinkie De Jesus, the design pri...
Jinkie De Jesus, Design Principal at Lightplan Inc | Navigating Cultural Nuances in International Lighting Design
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when international lighting standards clash with local cultural norms? Join us as we unravel this intricate issue with Jink...
CLIP: Nadine Baalbaki, Founder of Light the Detail | Stories of Hope Amidst Light Deprivation
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does it mean to live in the shadow of war, yearning for light in times of darkness? Join us as Nadine Balbaaki, founder of Light th...
Nadine Baalbaki, Founder of Light the Detail | Stories of Hope Amidst Light Deprivation
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when the lights go out and never come back on? Join us on a journey through the shadows as we uncover the profound and ofte...
Kanwal Thareja and Harmeet Singh | Bridging Gaps in Lighting and Architecture at LIBME Dubai 2024
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the key to unlocking the full potential of architectural spaces lies in the nuanced interplay of light and design? Join us as we...
Mastering the Subtlety of Lighting Design with Martin Klaasen | Uni-Olympics Presentation at Unios HQ
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how lighting can transform an entire space without you even noticing the lights themselves? That’s exactly what Martin K...
David Gilbey, Lighting Design Director at Diriyah Gate Development Authority | The Enchantment of Light and Shadow in Architecture
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into a captivating conversation with renowned lighting designer David Gilbey. Join us as David shares his insi...
Clip: Shaping Environments with AI-Aided Lighting Design Insights from Melike Özden
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text** Here is a short clip for you to enjoy giving you a glimpse of the ideas and concepts discussed in the full presentation. **Melike Ö...
Shaping Environments with AI-Aided Lighting Design Insights from Melike Özden
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textImagine stepping into a world where light shapes emotion and technology uncloaks the future of design. That's exactly the journey y...
"Alice in Lightingland" Presented by Magali Méndez, Ana Zúñiga, and Grisell Herrera F. | Lighting for Health and Wellbeing
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLet's Dive into Lighting Magic and Wellness Inspired by Alice in Wonderland!Hey there, Welcome to the Virtual Lighting Design Commu...
Clip: "Alice in Lightingland" Presented by Magali Méndez, Ana Zúñiga, and Grisell Herrera F. | Lighting for Health and Wellbeing
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLet's Dive into Lighting Magic and Wellness Inspired by Alice in Wonderland!Hey there, Welcome to the Virtual Lighting Design Commu...
Christine Kühne, Founder i4Light Lighting Design Studio | Light Conversations at LIBME 2024 Dubai
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Christine Kühne, the founder of i4Light Lighting Design Studio based in the N...
Eugenia Cheng, Founder of Light Origin Studio | Light Conversations at LIBME 2024 Dubai
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to the Virtual Lighting Design Community Podcast! In this episode, we had the honour of sitting down with Eugenia Cheng, th...
Carla Wilkins, Founder of Lichtvision | Light Conversations @ LIBME 2024 Dubai
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday's episode features our conversation with Carla Wilkins, the founder of Lichtvision, in an interview conducted by Ingmar Klaas...
Alexia Gkika, Associate Lighting Designer at Buro Happold | Light Conversations @ LIBME 2024 Dubai
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday we feature Alexia Gkika, an accomplished Associate Lighting Designer at Buro Happold, with over a decade of experience in the fiel...
Maneck Tandon, Partner, ATPL Lighting & Architects | Light Conversations at LIBME 2024 Dubai
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textManeck Tandon, Partner at ATPL Lighting & Architects, engages in conversation with Amardeep Dugar, co-founder of the VLD Community, ...
Linus Lopez, Partner Lirio Lopez Lighting Design Consultants | Light Conversations at LIBME 2024 Dubai
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCofounder of the Virtual Lighting Design Community (VLDC), Ingmar Klaasen, engages in conversation with Linus Lopez, Partner at Lirio Lo...
Tapio Rosenius, CEO & Founder of POET Creator Software & LDC | Light Conversations at LIBME 2024 Dubai
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we'll be diving into a conversation between Katia Kolovea, co-founder of the Virtual Lighting Design Community, an...
Charles Stone, President Fisher Marantz Stone, US | Light Conversations with VLDC at LIBME 2024 Dubai
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the next episode of the Virtual Lighting Design Community Podcast, we are excited to host Charles Stone, President at Fisher Marantz ...
Maria Dautant, Sen. Assoc. at HLB Lighting Design, Dubai | Light Conversations with VLDC at LIBME 2024 Dubai
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Virtual Lighting Design Community Podcast, we welcome special guest Maria Dautant, a senior associate at HLB Ligh...
Joseph Brooks, Director International Markets, K-LITE | Light Conversations a LIBME 2024 Dubai
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to the Virtual Lighting Design Community Podcast! In this episode, we had the pleasure of catching up with Joseph Brooks, D...
Manas Bhatia, Assoc. Architect Ant Studio, India | Presentation on Lightscapes, Virtual Illumination
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today's podcast episode we feature Manas Bhatia, an esteemed associate architect at Ant Studio in Noida, India. Manas shares his...
Nadine Baalbaki, Founder, Light the Detail, Dubai & Beirut | Light Conversations at LIBME 2024 Dubai
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIntroducing Nadine Baalbaki, a Lebanese lighting designer with 18 years of experience in the industry. As the founder of 'Light the...
Lauren Dandridge, Principal, Chromatic, USA | Light Conversations at LIBME 2024 Dubai
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, meet Lauren Dandridge, a 17-year lighting industry veteran and principal of Chromatic, a firm dedicated to promoting li...
Ghada Dwaik, Founder Gdesigns, Egypt & Women in Lighting Ambassador | Light Conversations at LIBME 2024 Dubai
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today's episode, we are joined by Ghada Dwaik, architect and lighting designer based in Egypt with her own practice: "GDesi...
Klysha Ross, Chief of Staff at the IES | Light Conversations at LIBME 2024 Dubai
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today's episode we feature Chief of Staff of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), Klysha Ross, whom we had the please of ...
Genevieve Wild | Conversations with Industry Luminaries at IESANZ Sydney
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to the Virtual Lighting Design Community, a global virtual network to empower, inspire, educate and connect the lighting de...
Dr Shelley James | Drivers for Change: Shifting the Conversation from Cost to Value | GILE 2023
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this special episode, we are thrilled to revisit a familiar face in the world of lighting design. Dr. Shelley James, with over two ...
Bitesize Clip: Momena Saleem | Light a Way Forward: Mastering the Art of Curating Experiences
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this special bitesize episode, we're excited to share a thought-provoking presentation by Momena Saleem, sharing about lighting ...
Vessi Ivanova | Conversations with Industry Luminaries at IESANZ Sydney 2023
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Virtual Lighting Design Community podcast, a global platform dedicated to empowering and connecting lighting professional...
Yah Li Toh | Exploring Biophilic Design: A Balance for People and Nature
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe're excited to bring you Yah Li Toh's fascinating keynote presentation, "Exploring Biophilic Design: a Balance for Peop...
Bitesize Clip: David Gilbey | Lighting Designers are Artists Too!
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to a tantalising bite-sized clip of Lighting for Immersive & Interactive Experiences where we invite you to experience a sam...
Yah Li Toh | Conversations with Industry Luminaries at GILE China 2023
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIntroducing Yah Li Toh, the Principal of Light Collab, an award-winning lighting design practice based in Singapore. Yah Li is a promine...
Bringing to Light: Koert Vermeulen (the interview) | Lighting Heroes Series
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to the Virtual Lighting Design Community Podcast, the show where we dive deep into the world of lighting design and bring...
Bitesize Clip: Charles Stone | Consider the Dark | Lighting for the Night Sky
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Virtual Lighting Design Community podcast, where we bring you nuggets of wisdom from the leading minds in the industry. I...
Bitesize Clip: Claudia Paz | Light Festivals & the Interaction Experience
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Virtual Lighting Design Community podcast, where we're bringing you thought-provoking discussions from our industry&...
Lighting Design for Smart Cities — Dishan Isaac
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is a special subscriber-only edition of Dishan's full presentation, which is available to our Pro members on the VLD Community...
Bitesize Clip: Dishan Isaac | Lighting Design For Smart Cities
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThanks for tuning in to this episode which is a short exerpt of Dishan's presentation. For those who prefer a visual experience, ...
Emrah Baki Ulas | Conversations with Industry Luminaries at IESANZ Sydney 2023
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Virtual Lighting Design Community Podcast, we are joined by the esteemed Emrah Baki Ulas, a renowned designer and...
Future Tools: AI, VR, Metaverses, Blockchains & Digital Twins — Jonathan Rush | Lighting Design for the Future
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJonathan Rush is an architectural lighting designer with over 20 years’ experience. He believes that human beings have a physiological...
Bitesize Clip: Jonathan Rush | Future Tools: AI, VR, Metaverses, Blockchains & Digital Twins | LD for the Future
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEnjoy this bitesize clip, a taste of what our thought leaders are sharing with our community this season. Jonathan Rush is an architec...
Fanny Soulard | Conversations with Industry Luminaries at GILE 2023
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIntroducing Fanny Soulard: A One-on-One Conversation with a Senior Lighting Designer at AureconIn a recent post, we had the privilege of...
Fanny Soulard | Light Pollution and the Impact of Excessive, Misdirected and Obtrusive Light | Presented at GILE 2023
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us as we dive into the world of light pollution with Fanny Soulard, a senior lighting designer at Aurecon based in Vietnam. With he...
Bitesize Clip: Mahdis Aliasgari | Lighting the Path to Spatial Engagements | Immersive Experiences
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this short bitesize clip of Mahdis' presentation "Lighting the Path to Spatial Engagements", she explores the definiti...
Kevan Shaw | Lighting for Health & Wellbeing | Presented at GILE 2023
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs one of the keynote speakers at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition in China held in June 2023, we are delighted to presen...
Bitesize Clip: Paulina Villalobos - Words to Design Light and Protect the Night | the Night Sky
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSpecial bitesize edition of Paulina Villalobos's presentation which is available to our premium subscribers. For a visual experie...
Bringing to Light: Waleed Fakousa (the interview) | Lighting Heroes Series
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIntroducing Waleed Fakousa: A Lighting Hero with a Heart of GoldWelcome to the Virtual Lighting Design Community's Lighting Heroes ...
Frank Agraz | Conversations with Industry Luminaries at IESANZ Sydney 2023
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe recently had the privilege of interviewing the esteemed President of IES North America, Frank Agraz, at the prestigious IESANZ Light ...
Kevan Shaw | Conversations with Industry Luminaries at GILE 2023
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) is an annual event that brings together industry professionals, experts, and enth...
Bringing to Light: Martina Frattura (the interview) | Lighting Heroes Series
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMartina Frattura, hailed as a Lighting Hero, holds the esteemed title of Lighting Hero number 5 on the renowned list curated by David Gi...
Prof. Robert Karlicek | Conversations with Industry Luminaries at IESANZ Sydney 2023
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe had the privilege of sitting down one-on-one with none other than Professor Robert ‘Bob’ Karlicek, a renowned expert in the field...
Bitesize Clip: Light Poverty in Lebanon - Cherine Saroufim | Lighting for Social Inclusion
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us for this bitesize clip with Cherine Saroufim, a lighting designer based in Beirut, as she delves into the issue of light poverty...
Dr Christopher 'Kit' Cuttle | Conversations with Industry Luminaries at IESANZ Sydney 2023
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe IESANZ Light in Focus Event held in Sydney, Australia in June 2023 was a remarkable gathering of industry professionals, showcasing ...
Bringing to Light | An Interview with Dr Shelley James from Age of Light Innovations, UK | Lighting Heroes Series
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this interview, we take a deep dive into Dr James' life and work. Join us as we uncover this fascinating story and learn more ...
Bringing to Light | An Interview with Philip Hammond from HBA, Cape Town, South Africa | Lighting Heroes Series
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this debut episode of the Virtual Lighting Design Community Podcast, we have the honour of featuring one of the most influential pers...