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Foundational Lighting Design and Workshop

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Light your projects with confidence — a practical workshop in residential lighting and introduction to lighting control.

This full-day interactive workshop introduces the fundamentals of residential lighting design and control. Attendees will have the opportunity to bring along a live project and begin work on their own scheme with expert guidance and supervision.

WHAT TO EXPECT
A practical and engaging day exploring the principles of effective residential lighting. You will learn the steps needed to create a professional residential lighting scheme from concept to completion, gaining an outline of both the technical and design skills needed to produce a lighting ‘pack’.

Students must be competent in computer aided design software such as CAD, Vectorworks or Sketchup.

Programme

  • Introduction to lighting design principles
  • Understanding layered lighting and circuiting
  • How to specify and position fittings effectively
  • Basics of lighting control and client benefits
  • Hands-on design development (with your own project)
  • How to produce a lighting plan and professional ‘pack’

WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH

  • A clear understanding of layered lighting and how to apply it
  • Confidence in specifying and positioning light fittings
  • Knowledge of circuiting and its relationship to lighting control systems
  • The ability to produce a basic lighting plan for a residential interior
  • Practical advice on starting your own lighting project 

Supporting resources including:

  • Lighting Terminology Summary Handout
  • Links to recommended suppliers
  • Lutron Control System booklet

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Interior designers, architects, and design professionals looking to expand their knowledge of residential lighting design and gain practical skills they can apply immediately to client projects.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Suzy Dallas - KLC Alumni | BIID Registered Member | Darc Awards Shortlisted

Suzy is a lighting designer and lighting product designer with a background in interior design. For over 10 years, she has worked as an architectural lighting designer and, more recently, as a decorative lamp designer. A Member of the British Institute of Interior Design, Suzy is passionate about elevating the importance of professional lighting design within the architectural design arena.

Through her Lighting Design Tutorials, she supports architects, developers, and interior designers in achieving successful lighting schemes. Beyond her design practice, Suzy is a proud supporter of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Blue Marine Foundation, and CW Memorial Trust.

www.suzydallas.com
@suzydallaslightingdesign 
www.lighting-design-courses.com 

Additional Information

The advertised price does not include VAT.

Please join the waitlist if the event is fully booked. 

BIID member rate is open to Registered Interior Designers, Associate members, Provisional Associate members, Student members, Affiliate members, Retired members, Dual International members, and Registered Design Practice employees. Go to the BIID Member Area to secure your promo code to add at the Eventbrite Checkout. 

Attendance to this event equals 6 hours of Structured CPD. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. 

If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.

By booking a ticket to this event you are agreeing to the BIID Event Terms and Conditions

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