Question 1

What is a Lighting Designer?

Accepted Answer

A lighting designer works solely in the application, the effect and the control of light. As an artistic and scientific field, it combines creative and technical capabilities. The designer will decide what type of lighting approach to use to achieve specific results, in particular what type of lighting will create the desired mood, navigate the right attention, appropriately light the task at hand, and ultimately what will enhance the experience of a space.

Question 2

Why use a Lighting Designer?

Accepted Answer

They have the ability to create Emotional Connections - through mood and drama, ambience and wayfinding, experience creation, enhancing a feeling or sensation
They continuously stay abreast of Industry Knowledge of lighting technology, products and developments in control
They are Experts in the field of light 
They can coordinate and Influence Design Details to achieve a more seamless integration of light. 
They can manage Cost and Quality Control in product selections, equipment, application and control systems
They Collaborate within the project team with architect, interior designer, engineer, project managers, builders and other creative industries 
They are an Independent Resource 
They provide a Holistic Approach, which priorities the individual and is more than just fixtures and fittings!

Question 3

What is a typical Lighting Design process?

Accepted Answer

There are typically 6 stages to a lighting design process which aligns with a typical Architectural or Interior design process which are:

STAGE 1 - PREPARATION & BRIEF
Developing the client brief and thorough understanding of the project

STAGE 2 - CONCEPT DESIGN
Accumulation of creative ideas considering effects, shadow, materiality, texture, colour, movement and their relationship to the architectural forms

STAGE 3 - DEVELOPED DESIGN
Expanding ideas into a functional reality, testing the design, budget and brief

STAGE 4 - TECHNICAL DESIGN
Completion of the Technical Drawings and Design Team coordination

STAGE 5 - CONSTRUCTION
Assisting the project management and procurement teams and supporting the contractor

STAGE 6 - HANDOVER
Review of the final result and making sure all is operating as intended

Question 4

What’s the difference between a lighting designer and a lighting supplier?

Accepted Answer

Lighting designers provide an independent service which is not affiliated to specific lighting manufacturer or supplier. Whereas a lighting supplier (or manufacturer) can offer a lighting design service which is formulated using their products alone. Lighting Designers have the freedom to select the best quality products to meet a project’s requirements, cleverly resourcing from multiple suppliers and manufacturers to achieve a desired aesthetic as well as functional outcome. This generates more flexibility with price point, type of product and technical specifics, and having access to unlimited global brands!

Question 5

How much does a Residential Lighting Design cost?

Accepted Answer

Whilst every project and client’s requirements are different, a typical residential project can range from $1,500 to $6,000 + GST. This range is dependent on size and scale, providing only the required project services, which could be anything from Concept ideas only or 3D visuals and Technical drawings. We have a service package and pricing guide for all clients, which we tailor to suit the individual design requirements, scale of project, level of detail and coordination all whilst supporting the client’s communication style.

Question 6

How long should a project process take?

Accepted Answer

A typical residential project’s turnaround time is 2-4 weeks from initial meeting to delivery of lighting package but can be known to stretch to 6 months. This is often determined by the type of project requirements and the build process for example, at what stage of construction the project is in etc... A commercial project would range anywhere between 4 weeks to even 12 months.

Question 7

Can you work alongside current design team?

Accepted Answer

We have long standing relationships within Adelaide’s design community and have worked alongside, with and in conjunction with many architects, engineers, builders and contractors to deliver on a quality and integrated solutions. Communication is key with all parties involved and we like to be as transparent as possible.

Question 8

I have a budget for the lighting supply – can you work with this?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! If you have an idea of your lighting budget this is often considered gold! Lighting can be an expensive part of any construction project and is usually the first thing to get value managed. We can work with you to help you understand the reality of this, if we need to be clever and creative, we can work with suppliers to support your budget and also make sure we make use of it in the right places!

As part of our key services, we provide an estimated supply budget as early as possible, so the costs are transparent from the get-go and can be discussed throughout the design process.

Question 9

I don’t have a big budget – do you offer a smaller services?

Accepted Answer

We certainly can. This can be through a 1hr chargeable consultation, which includes a pre-meeting review of drawings and some project preparation. This can be used as a deposit if you pursue further design services.

We do have a clear onboarding process where we determine your project requirements prior to arranging a meeting, and in this process if we feel we're not the right fit for your project we can assist in providing further direction from there.

You can jump on a free 15 min investigation phone call to discuss!

Question 10

I don’t know what I want to achieve from the lighting? Or how to control it?

Accepted Answer

Through our expertise and onboarding process we propose a number of questions which guide you through lighting your space or environment. We investigate how you like to experience things or create experiences, your personal preferences at different times of the day and the different task requirements of the space – then we will discuss different effects, applications and options of control, giving relatable references and examples to help explain all the fabulous things you can do with light! And we make it simple - No jargon or Technical lingo, just real-life applications and experiences!

Question 11

What is an FAQ section?

Accepted Answer

An FAQ section can be used to quickly answer common questions about you or your business, such as “Where do you ship to?”, “What are your opening hours?” or “How can I book a service?”
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