​The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) recently announced the results of its 2019 elections.  Hartranft Lighting Design founder and principal Andrea Hartranft will serve IALD on the Board of Directors, having previously served as President of the IALD Education Trust.

Founded in 1969 and based in Chicago, IL, USA, the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is an internationally recognized organization dedicated solely to the concerns of independent, professional lighting designers. The IALD strives to set the global standard for lighting design excellence by promoting the advancement and recognition of professional lighting designers.

Governed by an 11-member Board of Directors, the IALD is a volunteer association that relies on the active participation of its members. The over 1,400 lighting designers around the world who are members of the IALD hold a position of distinction and authority in the lighting design profession.​

IALD serves its worldwide membership by promoting the visible success of its members in practicing lighting design. Lighting designers are a tremendous resource of innovative, practical and economically viable lighting solutions. They understand the role of lighting in architectural and interior design and utilize their extensive experience and knowledge of lighting equipment and systems to enhance and strengthen design.

Last June, we shared a photo of the Rochester (NY) Airport Entry Canopy under construction and referred to the bit of lighting bling to be installed. Last night, the December weather in Rochester may have been icy to the fingers and toes but the eyes can now warm up to the canopy awash in color.