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The Lux Futurum has wrapped up its global tour, and we are thrilled to see all the amazing submissions coming in from every corner of the world! 🌍✨ Here you see Martin Klaasen, co-founder of VLD.Community , proudly introduce our new global recognition program. Do you have a groundbreaking Project, Product, or Idea in the lighting industry? 💡 Are you a person pushing the boundaries and driving innovation? 🌟 👉 Apply on any of the three categories! 📌 Registration is now open! The process is simple to follow: you submit 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄, and it’s 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄! The 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 is September 30th - schedule some time to do your entry 📅 🔗 Check out our website to learn more about the submission process and submit your entry: Luxfuturum.com 🌐 A program produced by VLD.Community in conjunction with the Zhu Rong Team. Ingmar Klaasen Amardeep M. Dugar Sharon Stammers Martin Lupton Katia Kolovea Klaasen Lighting Design Lighting Design International Light Collective Archifos #LuxFuturum #LUFU #LightingDesign #Innovation #Future #RecognitionProgram #vldcommunity #vldc

📣 We're excited to share highlights from the recent virtual talk by Amardeep M. Dugar, co-founder of VLD.Community! Representing us at ERCO's Lighting Educator Workshop in Lüdenscheid, Germany, he presented the Virtual Lighting Design Community. The workshop, titled ✨ "𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦, 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴" ✨ took place from August 20-23, 2024. We're proud to be educational partners in this fantastic experience for educators! 🎓💡 The team: Klaasen Lighting Design | Lighting Research & Design | Light Collective | Archifos #design #lightingdesign #light #inspiration #vldcommunity #vldc #lightingdesigncommunity #lightingdesigners #innovation #education #alwaysbettertogether

Lux Futurum promotional tour has now been completed and we can't wait to see everyone's submissions from all around the world! 🌍✨ Here you see Amardeep M. Dugar, VLD.Community co-founder representing us and introducing this new global recognition program. Do you have some innovative Projects - Products or Ideas? 💡 Are you a person who is contributing to the growth of the lighting industry? 🌟 👉 Apply on any of the three categories! 📌 Registration is now open! The process is simple to follow: you submit 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄, and it’s 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄! The 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 is September 30th - schedule some time to do your entry 📅 🔗 Check out our website to learn more about the submission process and submit your entry: Luxfuturum.com 🌐 A program produced by VLD.Community in conjunction with the Zhu Rong Awards.  #LuxFuturum #LUFU #LightingDesign #Innovation #Future #RecognitionProgram #vldcommunity #vldc

💎 The Virtual Lighting Design Community (VLD.community) was a proud community partner of the Light + Intelligent Building Middle East for 2024. We hosted a series of interviews, insights, and discussions with key attendees and suppliers at the show at our booth! 👉 As you’ve likely noticed, we consistently share all interviews and discussions on our YouTube channel, community platform, and podcast! Feel free to explore them for inspiration and knowledge sharing! 📌 In this interview, we are joined by 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐚, a principal architect with over 28 years of expertise, and Harmeet Singh Issar, a seasoned lighting designer, uncovering the pivotal role of education and forums in bridging gaps within the lighting design community. Kanwal recounts his professional journey and underscores the necessity of educating clients about the critical value of lighting consultants. Harmeet shares the struggles of his early career and how accessible educational resources dramatically transformed his path. This engaging discussion with VLDC’s co-founder Martin Klaasen,  sheds light on the evolving role of lighting in creating vibrant and dynamic architectural environments, providing valuable insights into how lighting design can elevate the architectural process. 💛 🔗 Join our VLD.Community ! The team: Klaasen Lighting Design | Lighting Research & Design | Light Collective | Archifos Kanwal Thareja Architects #lightingdesign  #inspiration #vldcommunity #vldc #lightingdesigncommunity #lightbuildingME #lightingindustry #lightingdesigndubai 👇 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: https://lnkd.in/dZK66We2

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Have you heard about Lux Futurum? All information in one place 🌟 Listen to LuFu's judges share why they joined this global recognition program, which actively seeks to identify, explore, and promote future-oriented ideas, projects, and people who are pushing the boundaries of design, thinking, technology, and innovation in lighting design! See you at the Lux Futurum Forum 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 28𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 in Guangzhou, China. 📅 👉 Visit LuFu's website to learn more: Luxfuturum.com 🌐 A program produced by VLD.Community in conjunction with the Zhu Rong Awards. #LuxFuturum #LUFU #LightingDesign #Innovation #Future #RecognitionProgram

📣 It’s time to share a Season 2 episode, "𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝" by Magali Méndez, Ana Zúñiga, and Grisell Herrera F. ⭐️ Magali Méndez is a co-founder of Light in Me , spreading light and wellbeing vibes in Mexico City. ⭐️ Ana Zúñiga serves as the general manager at BE GROUP Agency, diving into the depths of communication and marketing, also hailing from Mexico City. ⭐️ Grisell Herrera F. is a co-founder of Light in Me, radiating wellness all the way from sunny Barcelona, Spain. 🔗 Read their full biographies here: https://lnkd.in/dxtac3qg 📌 Everyone is welcome to join the platform as a free member! If you want to have access to the exclusive talks of our thought leaders, you are welcome to join VLD.community as a pro member! Special thanks to our amazing premium supporters for being part of our community! 🙏 Aero Light | Creative Lighting Asia (CLA) | Signify Lighting | ERCO | FILIX Lighting The team: Klaasen Lighting Design | Lighting Research & Design | Light Collective | Archifos #alwaysbettertogether #vldcommunity #vldc #virtuallightingdesigncommunity #lightingdesign #lightingdesigners #newplatform #innovation #education

💎 The Virtual Lighting Design Community (VLD.community) was a proud community partner of the Light + Intelligent Building Middle East for 2024. We hosted a series of interviews, insights, and discussions with key attendees and suppliers at the show at our booth! A massive appreciation goes out to all who took the time to visit our VLD community booth, engage in uplifting conversations, and contribute to the evolution of the Virtual Lighting Design Community Platform! 💙 👉 As you’ve likely noticed, we consistently share all interviews and discussions on our YouTube channel, community platform, and podcast! Feel free to explore them for inspiration and knowledge sharing! 📌 In this interview, we are joined by David Gilbey, a veteran in the field of lighting design, who has a diverse background ranging from theater and film to architecture. With an illustrious career, from his own design practice called d-Lighting, David now serves as the Lighting Design Director at Diriyah Gate Development Authority in Saudi Arabia, where a city imbued with historical and cultural significance is being crafted around a UNESCO World Heritage Site. David engages in a conversation with Katia Kolovea, co-founder of the VLD.Community , about the human elements that truly let design shine beyond the technicalities of lumens and LEDs.💛 🔗 Join our VLD.Community ! The team: Klaasen Lighting Design | Lighting Research & Design | Light Collective | Archifos #lightingdesign  #inspiration #vldcommunity #vldc #lightingdesigncommunity #lightbuildingME #lightingindustry #lightingdesigndubai 👇 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: https://lnkd.in/d32zWdhQ

🌟 Exciting News for the Virtual Lighting Design Community! 🌟 We're thrilled to promote the publication of "The Power of Stories", a captivating book showcasing the incredible journeys of over 40 top professional lighting designers from "Women in Lighting India". This project has been a true labour of love, brought to fruition through a partnership between Messe Frankfurt India, Women in Lighting India and Surbhi J.. In this book, delve into the inspiring interviews of renowned lighting designers who have truly redefined the role of lighting and its applications in the industry. It's a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the transformative power of light. As a special offer to the VLD Community, we're delighted to extend the opportunity for the first 10 members who reply to receive a complimentary physical copy of "The Power of Stories". Simply comment below to secure your free copy and be inspired by the remarkable stories within. Stay tuned for more updates and details on how to claim your free copy! ✨ Furthermore, we're also pleased to share about the upcoming 2024 edition of Light LED Expo along with Smart Home Expo. This event will showcase intelligent lighting and smart home sourcing solutions and will be held from 21-23 November 2024 at Yashobhoomi, Delhi, India | https://lnkd.in/gTVZQfZz #PowerofStories #WomenInLighting #LightLEDexpo Thank you to Surbhi Jindal, Women in Lighting India Ambassador, for making this book offer possible. 🙏

📣 Have you heard about Lux Futurum? Follow for more updates! We are excited to announce that our judges have been invited from a broad professional spectrum, including academics, professionals, and key people in the lighting and allied fields. Overseen by VLDC acting as chairperson, this panel of judges will review all the accepted entries using the judging criteria. 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬: Dr acharawan chutarat, Bianca Gortárez Hernández, David McNeil, Manish Gulati, Mariana Figueiro, Roger NARBONI, Uno Lai 📌 Registration is now open! The process is simple to follow: you submit 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄, and it’s 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄! The 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 is September 30th - schedule some time to do your entry 📅 🔗 Check out our website to learn more about the submission process and submit your entry: Luxfuturum.com 🌐 A program produced by VLD.Community in conjunction with the Zhu Rong Awards. Join us and spread the word 🙌 Martin Klaasen Ingmar Klaasen Klaasen Lighting Design Amardeep M. Dugar Lighting Research & Design Sharon Stammers Martin Lupton Light Collective Katia Kolovea Archifos #LuxFuturum #LUFU #LightingDesign #Innovation #Future #RecognitionProgram