As my two-year term as President comes to a close, I want to take a moment to simply say thank you — and to reflect on what we’ve shared over the past two years, as well as what lies ahead for the IALD. Serving as President has been both an honor and a responsibility that I have truly valued. I stepped into this role with great respect for our members, our global community, and the profession we all care so deeply about. Over the past two years, we’ve continued to strengthen

When I spoke at the Lumen Awards in June, I mused about the saying, “May you live in interesting times.” No one seems to know who actually said it, and it’s widely considered either a curse or a back-handed blessing. Regardless, after two and a half years as IESNYC President, I can confidently say: mission thoroughly accomplished. As I wrap up my term, I find myself reflecting on how grateful I am that we’ve all had the privilege (and occasionally the chaos) of navigating the

This international retailer was melding the worlds of street, skate and fashion long before it was commonplace, tracing a line from product inception to a unique retail experience. The new Boston location’s challenge: a narrow 3-1/2 story footprint, landmark requirements & stringent energy codes. The design solution combines ethereal, thoughtfully integrated, striking lighting elements to mirror the brand’s bold identity, a standout amid neighboring high-end retailers.    Bea

Andrea Hartranft, Principal of Hartranft Lighting Design, has been elected to serve as President-Elect of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) for the term beginning January 1, 2023. The IALD news release is posted below and also in the IALD Press Room. Founded in 1969 and based in Chicago, IL, USA, the IALD is an internationally recognized organization dedicated to supporting a network of 1,500 independent lighting design professionals who satisfy its r

New York, NY and Indianapolis, IN, October 2, 2023 ​Hartranft Lighting Design is thrilled to announce an expansion of its leadership team. Diane McNabb Rodriguez and Shoshanna Segal have been appointed to firm Principal positions. Diane McNabb Rodriguez, an award-winning lighting designer with over three decades of experience, joined HLD as a Senior Lighting Designer in 2018 in the Charlotte, NC, office. Prior to her work with HLD, Diane owned a successful lighting consultanc

Washington, DC, October 25, 2023 — Hartranft Lighting Design is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Gilmore Lighting Design, a firm...