Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY)

The DLFNY is excited to announce that submissions to enter the first annual Beacon Awards honoring outstanding achievement in lighting design are open as of Monday, June 3, 2024, and will be accepted through September 4, 2024. Awards will be presented in seven categories – New York Project, Commercial & Institutional, Exteriors, Residential, Hospitality & Retail, Product Design, and an ICON Award. All proceeds from the Beacon Awards will go to fund DLFNY’s Lenar Lighting Empowerment Scholarship, whose goal is to foster the next generation of lighting designers. The scholarship is named in honor of the late lighting designer, Lana Lenar, a principal at zeroLUX lighting design. Winners will be announced and feted on October 9, 2024, at the Beacon Awards Ceremony at Sony Hall in Midtown Manhattan. For more information about the award categories, submissions, sponsorships, and tickets to the ceremony visit https://awards.dlfny.org or email beaconawards@dlfny.org

You're invited to the NYC Design Community Summer Social! The NYC design community's Summer Social returns Wednesday, July 17th, 2024. Become a DLFNY member to access this party and other exciting lighting events throughout the year. Follow this link to become a DLFNY member: https://lnkd.in/eCbzZ--8 Register for this event: https://lnkd.in/evNZ7jhZ We look forward to seeing you there!

We're back! Discover the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) Join the DLF and Tillotson Design Associates’ Erin Dreyfous and Noor Traboulsi as they present the evolution of the bespoke lighting system that transforms the Perelman PAC from a white marble cube into a luminous amber box after sunset. Venture inwards for a behind-the-scenes look into the full performance and technical aspects of the architectural lighting as the design process is described thru concept and testing to project completion. Drinks and Reception – 6:00pm, 85 West Street Tour – 7:30pm, 251 Fulton Street Schedule May 13th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cost $20 Members $15 Student Members Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ePsRvtRY #lightingdesign #event #nycevent

We know everyone's excited for LEDucation! It's not too late to register. We'll see you on the floor! 💡 #lightingdesign #lightingsolutions #LEDucation2024 #tradeshow #nyclighting

Join us for this year's DLFNY Taking Sides 'Debate'! Taking Sides is a fun and educational evening of lively, sometimes absurd, debate between members of the New York City lighting design community. Our confirmed panel members include prominent figures from all aspects of the lighting industry. The event is hosted by Parsons School of Design - The New School, and it is free and open to all. Moderator Dan Blitzer, The Practical Lighting Workshop LLC Our participants to date Christina Hébert; L'Observatoire International Paola Pietrantoni; Studio Atomic Ilo Tarrant; Ventresca Lighting Mike Thai; Lumen Architecture David Seok, CLD, IALD; The Lighting Practice Graham Whittaker; Zumtobel February 27, 2024 Tishman Auditorium @ The New School University Center 63 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10002 6:00pm - Refreshments 6:30pm - Debate #debate #livedebate #nyclighting #lightingcommunity #lightingdesign

The DLFNY and New York School of Interior Design were pleased to welcome Shoshanna Segal last week presenting our “Lighting Controls for Interiors Spaces” segment. We enjoyed the straight talk on how to approach controls from an experienced industry pro! Thank you to all of our attendees for making it out in the cold!

That’s a wrap! Thank you to Shawn Kaufman of SKK Designs for the intimate tour of the Drew Barrymore television set last week! We had a great overview of the controls, fixtures and precision design techniques that go into making every show special. Thank you to all our attendees that came out to share in this special experience! #lightingdesign #televisionlighting #talkshow #lightingcommunity

Join us tomorrow for our annual NYC lighting community holiday party, hosted by DLFNY, IESNYC, WILD, and IALD. Expect great food, entertainment, and an opportunity to network with other lighting professionals. The party will be held at the Acuity showroom on 8th Ave. Bring an unwrapped gift or $25 or higher gift card for children of domestic violence. There will be a raffle and lots of good cheer. See you there! https://lnkd.in/eKWzWBuk #lightingdesign #lightingindustry #lightingcommunity #holidayparty #ialdnyc #wild #womeninlightinganddesign #dlfny

Thank you studio atomic for the intimate tour of the AKA NoMad Hotel last week! We walked through how each space was personally addressed through light to create welcoming atmosphere for the hotel’s visitors and guests. Thank you to all our attendees as well! #lightingdesign #nycevents #lighting #lightingindustry #hospitalitydesign

Join us for an in-depth lighting tour of this iconic New York City project. We will start with cocktails and appetizers at Kahlo restaurant where the team at BOLD will walk through their design process and strategies. Afterwards, we will walk over to the Edge and marvel at the project and its scenery. Cocktails and appetizers 5:45-7:45pm Kahlo – 527 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001 Tour of Edge 8:00pm – 9:00 pm Edge – 30 Hudson Yards Speakers Gary Wong and Mai Shimizu Cost Members - $25 New Members - $50 Student Members - $20 #lightingdesign #theedge #nycevents #lightingsolutions