Light is far more than a technical resource: it is a powerful design tool that shapes the identity of a space, evokes emotion, and transforms the way people experience, remember, and share it. The very same architecture can feel warm, vibrant, intimate, or inspiring depending on how light is conceived and integrated. When lighting design is considered from the very beginning of a project, spaces gain a new dimension: they communicate values, reinforce brand identity, and create lasting emotional connections with those who experience them.
In this roundtable discussion, four leading lighting designers will share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on the role of light in creating memorable spaces. Through an open conversation, they will explore how to balance creativity, well-being, sustainability, innovation, and technical feasibility in response to the evolving expectations of users, clients, and operators. They will also discuss the trends reshaping the lighting design profession and the recognition of lighting design as a strategic discipline within architecture and interior design. An invitation from APDI to see light from a different perspective: not simply as a mean of illuminating a space, but as the element that builds its character, shapes its atmosphere, evokes emotion, and transforms a visit into a lasting memory. A conversation for architects, interior designers, lighting professionals, hoteliers, manufacturers, and anyone who believes that the best design is the one that enriches the human experience and leaves a lasting impression.
