lighting design
This year marks a major milestone: the 20th anniversary of Best of Year! For two decades, this iconic program has honored groundbreaking achievements in architecture, interiors, and product design from around the globe, and we’re celebrating that history with Best of the Best.
Mandy Cheng, an AD100 designer renowned for her blend of California elegance and cinematic drama, expands her creative reach with a new lighting collection for Mitzi. Drawing inspiration from her diverse career in film, television, and interiors, Cheng’s collection features bold yet accessible fixtures that are as functional as they are photogenic. In this exclusive interview, she shares the stories and design philosophy behind the pieces, giving a glimpse into the personal connections and nature-inspired aesthetics that define her work.
Lighting design is increasingly intertwined with smart home technology, and Kalco Lighting and is navigating this carefully. Their award winning designer, Takayuki Ishii, is focused on blending advanced lighting technology with thoughtful design to meet the shifting demands of both aesthetics and functionality in modern homes.
Dopamine design is a relatively recent trend in interior design, evolved from the concept of “dopamine dressing” in fashion. It’s rooted in color psychology and the idea that certain design elements can trigger the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. Dopamine design began seeping into interior design consciousness around 2022-2023, due to increased focus on home environments during and after the pandemic.
To explore this phenomenon and its impact on lighting design, we chatted with Grace Denniston, the award-winning industrial designer for Kalco Lighting.
Real estate agents and HGTV’s Unsellable Houses Hosts Lyndsay & Leslie will infuse Kalco’s luxury lighting into 2024 projects
Austin Allen James explores unconventional shapes, materials, and creative approaches to design lamps as sculptural art pieces that set the mood and create a unique ambiance in any space.