Light design now

Before the time of electricity, man was already in need of a source of light to carry out his night-time activities. It was a time when candelabras and oil lamps always provided an ideal prop for creative expresion. However, with the invention of the bulb and the industrial revolution the rules were changed, giving rise to what was to become the “modern” lamp. Plastic and other new materials brought with them a new freedom with regard to forms, dimensions and colours. The lamp is a feature which, aside from its practical function, is also taken to be of a highly decorative value. In this respect it is an object of great interest to designers since it allows them to express not only a formal creativity but also a more ethereal effect produced by the light from their creations. The illumination of a house, office or restaurant is now considered to be an important factor and one which interior designers take very seriously when it comes to creating the desired ambience. This isn?t simply a matter of designing an object but in some cases, creating an effect, a sensation or an expression through lighting. A play on transparencies, colours, soft-focus or glistening effects, etc., all are worthy of consideration when it comes to creating the desired effect. In Light design Now, we invite you to take a journey through the latest “lighting” creations from talented young and well-known designers alike who share a mutual passion for design.