Yuko Taniguchi Promoted to Designer

​Y​uko has been promoted from intern to designer at Hartranft Lighting Design after  receiving her BFA in lighting design from  the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She was first introduced to the  world of lighting in high school, and was immediately drawn to the craft and its impact in storytelling.

Prior to joining HLD, her experiences took  place mostly in the theatre. Her design  credits include plays, opera, dance, and film, as well as lighting shows utilizing automated  lighting fixtures.

​Yuko’s first exposure to architectural lighting was a concept design she worked on during her senior year. Collaborating with a group  of scenic and lighting design students, they  designed a sculpture made in steel and light to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.  

Since entering this new field, she has been passionate about bringing her theatrical  approach into architectural works, and is  grateful for the opportunity to learn about  this different world of lighting design through assisting senior designers at HLD everyday.  

Born in Japan and raised in Southeast Asia, Yuko enjoys introducing parts of her  multicultural background and knowledge into her work, and looks forward to opportunities to further diversify and expand these experiences in her professional career. 

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About Hartranft Lighting Design
​Now with more than 100 years’ collective experience and 2000+ projects inform our approach to responsible lighting design solutions, Hartranft Lighting Design applies specialized expertise to help architects, developers and owners realize their vision of commercial, institutional, and mixed-use spaces. Hartranft Lighting Design is a woman-owned business (WBE) with offices in Charlotte, Boston and Washington, DC.