Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY)

We're so excited to announce more details about the Daylighting Event happening on Saturday, the 21st, at 11AM in the East Village, 97 St. Mark's Place! This is a community-driven event, and everyone is welcome to join in and celebrate with us! Rain or shine, the event is on! With unpredictable weather these days, let's embrace whatever the forecast brings. We can't wait to see you there! Event Highlights: 11-12PM: Mapping the Block with Memories - A workshop with Queenie Wu exploring emotional mapping through art 12-1PM: Artist walk through - Learn about the creative concepts behind the installations 1-2PM: Cast Party at Cecilia's (97 St. Mark's) to thank our supporters, sketch, and share memories Join us for a day of creativity, community, and celebration! Flint Collective NYC

This equinox, step outside for a performance featuring the sun and its cast of weather actors. Join us and Flint Collective NYC as we come together, learn, and connect through the medium of daylight, celebrating its impact on community and the neighborhood we love! Date: Launch on the EQUINOX - September 21 at 11am Location: Saint Mark's Place in the East Village Mark your calendars and stay turned for more details. #savethedate #eastvillage #daylighting #equinox #lightart #community

Join DLFNY and reveal design group on September 17th at Citi Field for an exclusive opportunity to explore the innovative lighting designs at the home of the New York Mets. Event Highlights- The designers will lead a guided tour through newly renovated areas of Citi Field, showcasing the intersection of cutting-edge lighting design and exceptional hospitality. Event Schedule- LIGHTING TOUR 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Enjoy an in-depth tour led by the creative team at Reveal Design Group and participating manufacturers. They will walk us through their design processes and strategies for this iconic project. EAT, DRINK, AND MINGLE 5:30 PM – 7:10 PM Join us at K Connors Bar to enjoy beer and snacks, while connecting with fellow attendees and reflecting on the tour experience. GAME TIME 7:10 PM Don’t miss the thrill of the New York Mets game against the Washington Nationals! Read more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dPstVcVG

The DLFNY is searching for design teams that are?interested in sharing their work with the greater DLFNY member base. Many of our?events come in the form of a nighttime walking tour or a visit to a lighted?installation or performance. Past events include a night tour of Little Island, a?weekend visit to Manitoga in the Hudson Valley, and a visit to the Drew Barrymore?show with backstage tour. For a full list of previous events, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eyCm_GPh If you or your colleagues have an idea for an inspiring project to share with the?DLFNY, please email us at?[email protected].?We are excited to work with you?to develop more inspiring programs for our growing membership.

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 [email protected]

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!