Studio N appoints Managing Director
(UAE) - Alexander Holler joins lighting design studio to grow business and presence in region.
Studio N is a new lighting design studio in the UAE that provides creative, simple lighting design solutions on projects with limited budgets in the region.
Having launched earlier this year it has seen rapid growth, with clients requesting services that will enhance the design of their projects, from façade lighting to private villas, a restaurant refurbishment and a hotel project in Oman.
With a background in sales and business development and a strong foundation in premium lighting solutions, Holler has the ability to grow Studio N and deliver great quality projects for designers looking for good value.
"I want to continue to develop Studio N as the go-to partner when it comes to a flexible, efficient lighting design consultancy service," said Holler. "I believe that the lack of budgets for lighting design often leads to a negative effect on the whole project. I don’t think that free design services, nor the supply of cheap alternatives are helpful. I’m a true believer in quality work in all aspects. My focus is on building strong relationships with our clients, so we can continuously elevate their spaces through simple and creative lighting solutions.
"Over the years, the Middle East has always been a fast-past environment where businesses have to adapt quickly and efficiently to keep their fingers on the pulse and compete in an international melting pot of different cultures and minds. I think over the next twelve months we will see further improvements in smart lighting control systems, which are able to learn a kind of ‘lighting consciousness’ by constantly adding new capabilities and automatically adapting to its users."
Yellow Goat Design - Sine Wave
Sine Wave comes together to create perfect harmony out of many elements. Each bent tube contains a length of LED neon which is exposed as a glow-worm at various points along the tube. The reflective aluminium contributes ripples and undulations that all lead to the central flow of the piece.
Tom Dixon appoints Alessandro Vergano as CEO
(UK) - Former Chief Marketing Officer of Swarovski joins the Tom Dixon team.
Alessandro Vergano will work closely with Founder and Creative Director Tom Dixon to expand the global reach of the brand and grow the business across lighting, furniture and home accessories - based between Hong Kong and London.
"I’m delighted to welcome Alessandro to the elaborate and curious world of Tom Dixon. With our ambitious plans and unique proposition, we needed to find someone with exceptional energy and a global outlook to lead the company into its next phase of development," says Dixon. "Alessandro’s international and diverse experience means that he is perfectly placed to be the partner in crime for our new adventures. I couldn’t be happier with him joining our family."
Vergano comes with a track record of success in both prestige and luxury markets. Prior to his role as CMO of Swarovski, he worked at Procter & Gamble for nearly ten years in various international roles. He managed the global businesses for Hugo Boss fragrances and Max Factor cosmetics. He brings with him extensive experience in global brand strategy, communications and product architecture and holds a Degree in Business Administration from Bocconi University (Milan, Italy) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) awarded with distinction from the London Business School (UK).
Vergano comments: "I am so thrilled to join this celebrated brand and to be on this exciting journey with Tom. My ambition is to expand Tom Dixon to the far corners of the world, reaching more people and transforming everyday spaces into something truly extraordinary."
Yellow Goat Design - Libretto
The otherworldly Libretto feels like a song suspended in space, waiting to be heard. Made for a dramatic entrance, the perfectly in tune satin-polished brass or powder coated aluminium on this LED fixture hit all the high notes of asymmetry. This piece commands a well-deserved standing ovation.
2LG Studio & CDH launch Capsule collection
(UK) - 2LG Studio and Cameron Design House collaborates on new Capsule lighting range.
The latest addition to CDH's range of sculptural lighting, Capsule includes three unique designs created in collaboration with 2LG Studio.
With a shared passion for lighting's unique ability to transform the atmosphere of any space, the three Capsule designs - Alas, Keski and Saldo take inspiration from classic strip lighting.
Suited to hospitality and residential environments, Capsule has been crafted for the design duo's kitchen and studio renovation and aims to create something that is both familiar and entirely innovative in its final form.
"The challenge was to take the classic strip light and re-imagine it in a contemporary context," said Jordan and Russell, 2LG Studio. "We love to disrupt the norm and wanted to do just that with our Victorian property. The lights are a key part of that for us. Bringing an ultra modern edge to the period architecture. Making strip lights sexy."
Each light is created in a pill shape that combines the meticulous craftsmanship of CDH with a playful approach to luxury lighting. Available in four colour options: tropical green, flamingo pink and electric powder coated paints, as well as brushed brass - the Capsule collection crafts a contemporary statement of practicality and collaboration.
"Collaboration pushes the boundaries of design," says Ian Cameron, Creative Director of Cameron Design House. "When we met 2LG at Milan Design Week last year and got on like a house on fire, we knew that we would create something beautiful together - resulting in the Capsule collection! The Capsule collection epitomises design meeting practicality."
Pearl Wave Premiers at Monaco Yacht Show
(Monaco) - Preciosa Lighting's new interactive light installation for yachts celebrates successful global debut.
Made from more than 700 handmade triplex opal spheres, suspended on gold finished metal rods, the playful chandelier reacts to the environment surrounding it. When glasses are cheered in a toast, Pearl Wave responds with a burst, or two, of light. The simple act of clinking glasses brings the chandelier to life.
"It never ceases to amaze us the amount of joy that can be brought to people through light," says Michael Vasku, Creative Director for Preciosa Lighting. "Yachts are places filled with cheerful moments and we are pleased to discover how much our latest interactive installation Pearl Wave is a contributing element in making a celebration memorable."
Yellow Goat Design - Lozenge
Frosted white LED lit discs create the clean, pure sculptural form of Lozenge. Primed for possibility and placed at the apex of modern design, Lozenge balances neatly on nearly transparent wires. Suspended above it all, Lozenge’s soft LED light provides the enviable trifecta of detail, talent, and beauty we all desire.
'Design to Shape Light' from Louis Poulsen and Nulty+
(UK) - Louis Poulsen teams up with lighting designer Paul Nulty for photography exhibition based on the theme 'Design to Shape Light'.
Running from 10-26 October 2018, the exhibition includes a selection of 21 dramatically different photographs by some of Europe's most innovative architects, designers and creatives.
The exhibition theme aims to underly the philosophy of the Louis Poulsen brand, as Paul Nulty explains: "I jumped at the opportunity to work with Louis Poulsen as there are so many innovative players on the A&D scene that have a great eye that goes beyond their own discipline and into the realm of light.
"Photography is an ideal way of expressing this and the result is a collection of very different personal perspectives of light, and ultimately, emotions. Each photograph will be available for sale through a silent auction with all proceeds going to Maggie's, Barts, at St Bartholomew's Hospital."
Participants in the exhibition include: Gustafson Porter + Bowman; ReardonSmith Landscape; Claridge Architects; drMM; Squire & Partners; Ab Rogers; Rock Townsend; Goddard Littlefair; Iwan Baan/Steven Holl Architects; MoreySmith; Jestico & Whiles; Michael Grubb Studio; Speirs & Major; Jason Bruges Studio; Tony Chambers; Barbara Chandler; Max Fraser; Christian Flindt; James French; James Newton; Eva Menz.
Each photograph will be hung within a styled room setting in the Carl Hansen & Son showroom in Clerkenwell and available to the public to view and bid on until 26 October.
Yellow Goat Design - Baubles
An iconic old-world shape suspended amongst a shower of crystals, these acrylic "little somethings" are petitely placed in a chic glass storm. Lit with LED bi-pins, each precious orb is a showcase of modern design and comes in a black or white orb option.
darc room hailed a success as visitor figures double
(UK) - darc room, London Design Festival's lighting destination, a huge success as visitor figures double.
Following the critical success of the inaugural event last year, darc room 2018 exceeded expectations with 2,156 visitors, up from just over 1,000 in 2017.
Paul James, director of darc room, commented: “I am absolutely delighted with the way darc room was received this year. Last year’s event was a critical success and this year it was a smash hit!
“Our substantial increase in both exhibitors and visitors prove to us that there is a need for a dedicated lighting design event at London Design Festival.”
darc room took place at the Nicholls & Clarke Building on Shoreditch High Street on 19 & 20 September as part of London Design Festival and is the festival's only dedicated lighting event.
The boutique lighting specification exhibition had 50 exhibitors, eight workshops and the lighting industry’s first-ever live stream of lighting talks.
darc room : workshops and darc room : live, curated by the event's creative consultants Light Collective, were very popular across both days with packed audiences enjoying the unique format of the educational content.
darc room : workshop participants included Tapio Rosenius, Skandal Technologies; Jeremy Fielding, Atrium; David Kriebel, LensVector; Francesco Anselmo, Arup; and Rebecca Hutchinson, John Cullen Lighting, as part of the ILP's How To Be Brilliant series. A Human-Centric Lighting panel consisted of Dr. Karolina M. Zielinska-Dabkowska RIBA, IALD, IES, MSLL who lead a discussion with fellow professionals Mark Ridler (Director of Lighting at BDP); Rebecca Weir (Creative Director at Light IQ); Stephen Lisk (Lighting Designer and current President of CIBSE) and Iain Carlile (Lighting Designer and current President of the SLL).
darc room : live participants included Keith Bradshaw, Speirs + Major; artist Liz West; Paul Traynor, Light Bureau; Marci Song, SEAM; Neil Knowles, Elektra; Mark Tweedale, Light4 Cundall; Chiara Carucci, Tengbom; Olga Tuzova, Politecnico di Milano; Cinzia Moretti, Moretti Interior Design; George Singer; Ben Rigby, Haberdashery; and Monique Tollgard, Staffan Tollgard Design Group.
Decorative lighting participants included Applelec, Art et Floritude, Delta Light, Exenia, Formalighting, Linea Light Group, Lumid, SAAS, Studio Moritz Waldemeyer, tossB and Zico Lighting.
The show is supported by CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers), BIID (British Institute of Interior Design), IALD (International Association of Lighting Designers), ILP (Institute of Lighting Professionals), SLL (Society of Light & Lighting) and SBID (Society of British and International Interior Design).
Yellow Goat Design - Soho
Each piece seems to be gradually opening up to reveal its hidden cache of gold. With a powder coated aluminium finished and each pendant perfectly placed, Soho is certainly the most fashionable design element in any room. Shy and sleek, these poised petals are ready to add mystery and allure to a scene.
Jesse Ede
This week’s ‘Quick Fire’ comes from Jesse Ede, a designer, maker, crafter and artist. In his work, Ede is drawn to more natural materials, ones that do not necessarily appear ‘finished’. He enjoys capturing the rough nature of truly organic surfaces, manipulating them to expose the contrast between the material itself and the man-made processes that form them into sculptures.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
An explorer.
What is the one product you wish you’d designed?
The surfboard.
What inspires you?
The Universe.
If you didn’t work in design what would you do?
Surf and mountain climb professionally all over the world.
What would your dream project be?
Probably designing a mega yacht.
What’s your favourite Instagram account?
@Danielarsham
What was the last thing you googled?
Bronze patination techniques.
Which of your designs are you most proud of?
My recent Orbit light.
What or who is the next big thing in lighting?
Me, haha!
