Ambassadors

The Women in Lighting ambassadors are a point of contact in each location for you to find out more about or become involved in the project.

Rayane Belkadi
Rayane Belkadi
Algeria / Morocco

Ambassador in Algeria / Morocco

Rayane Belkadi

Designer
Rayane Belkadi

Women by nature are creative and excellent at multitasking. Both qualities are necessary skills for lighting designers.

Light in Native Language: #NOOR
Luciana Borgatello
Luciana Borgatello
Argentina

Ambassador in Argentina

Luciana Borgatello

Designer
Luciana Borgatello
Lighting is handled with technical knowledge but also with sensitivity and creativity, I believe women are ideal to move and balance those extremes.
Light in Native Language: #LUZ
Ilze Kundzina
Ilze Kundzina
Australia

Ambassador in Australia

Ilze Kundzina

Designer
Ilze Kundzina

I have been grateful to be inspired and encouraged by so many fantastic women throughout my life and career and I believe that this project is a great platform for continuing to support the creative potential amongst women in lighting.

Light in Native Language: #LIGHT
Veronika Mayerböck
Veronika Mayerböck
Austria

Ambassador in Austria

Veronika Mayerböck

Designer
Veronika Mayerböck

Licht ist die Antwort auf einen Raum. Licht verleiht Bedeutung.

Light in Native Language: #LICHT
Farahbee Rahman
Farahbee Rahman
Bangladesh

Ambassador in Bangladesh

Farahbee Rahman

Designer, Architect
Farahbee Rahman
It is all about the rhythm of Light and No-Light that crafts spaces around us. As Louis Kahn said, “I sense Light as the giver of all presences”. I feel responsible being the lady with the lamp to preach this belief ahead.
Light in Native Language: আলো (Ālō)
Cristina Martinez
Cristina Martinez
Belgium

Ambassador in Belgium

Cristina Martinez

Designer
Cristina Martinez

The spark of a woman never fades in the dark. Let’s brighten up the future of lighting design together.

Light in Native Language: #Lumière #Licht
Gabriela Tapia Lara
Gabriela Tapia Lara
Bolivia

Ambassador in Bolivia

Gabriela Tapia Lara

Designer, Artist
Gabriela Tapia Lara
Women can dedicate ourselves to lighting, we can think, design, create and work in lighting. This is not a work just for men.
Light in Native Language: #luz
Paula Carnelos
Paula Carnelos
Brazil

Ambassador in Brazil

Paula Carnelos

Designer
Paula Carnelos

Every day I realise the importance and relevance of this project.
Every day I understand some issues related to this topic that I had not realised before.
I’m sure this is the beginning of a beautiful exchange and discussion that will help to elevate the lighting community to another level.

Light in Native Language: #Luz #Atiaîa
Rebecca Ho-Dion
Rebecca Ho-Dion
Canada

Ambassador in Canada

Rebecca Ho-Dion

Designer
Rebecca Ho-Dion

I am very excited have the opportunity to participate in a network FOR Women in the lighting industry – to share experiences, inspirations, resources, and to promote our craft as a whole.

Light in Native Language: #light #lumière
Paulina Villalobos
Paulina Villalobos
Chile

Ambassador in Chile

Paulina Villalobos

Designer, Educator
Paulina Villalobos

Chile is a curious phenomena. Around 70% of the lighting design studios are run by a woman.

Light in Native Language: #Luz #Maéha #Küze #Pelom #Qhana
Jenna Liu
Jenna Liu
China

Ambassador in China

Jenna Liu

Designer
Jenna Liu
I think sometimes we don’t give ourselves enough credit.
Light in Native Language: #光
Tatiana Montoya
Tatiana Montoya
Colombia

Ambassador in Colombia

Tatiana Montoya

Designer
Tatiana Montoya

We are brightness, we are darkness, we are textures, shadows and much more. We are women glamorising the light.

Light in Native Language: #luz
Alejandra Ulloa Leitón
Alejandra Ulloa Leitón
Costa Rica

Ambassador in Costa Rica

Alejandra Ulloa Leitón

Designer
Alejandra Ulloa Leitón

Light is an Art. Light creates emotions, and as a Lighting Designer you should be part of these positive interactions with the world through Light!

Light in Native Language: #luz
Diana Galic
Diana Galic
Croatia

Ambassador in Croatia

Diana Galic

Designer, Product
Diana Galic

In 2012, when the Croatian Society for Lighting was established, only 3/120 members were women. Today, things have changed. Around 20% of women have some role in Lighting in Croatia. Unfortunately, only a few of them run their own practice or have an important role in Lighting.

Light in Native Language: #svjetlo
Anastasia Prodromou
Anastasia Prodromou
Cyprus

Ambassador in Cyprus

Anastasia Prodromou

Designer, Architect
Anastasia Prodromou

It is invisible, yet makes everything visible. It fundamentally shapes our perception of space, yet a lot of us take it for granted. Light; perceived and appreciated only through the presence of its alter ego; darkness. Both light and darkness are equally important in creating an experience; both men and women are equally important in making that experience richer.

Light in Native Language: #Φως #Işık
Pavla Beranov
Pavla Beranov
Czech Republic

Ambassador in Czech Republic

Pavla Beranov

Designer
Pavla Beranov
Light is elusive, endlessly changeable and possessing an incredible power. No wonder women understand it.
Light in Native Language: #Světlo
Annabelle Hill
Annabelle Hill
Denmark

Ambassador in Denmark

Annabelle Hill

Designer
Annabelle Hill

Mentoring and supporting one another is the best way to build a fantastic lighting industry

Daniella Wong Magnalardo
Daniella Wong Magnalardo
Ecuador

Ambassador in Ecuador

Daniella Wong Magnalardo

Designer
Daniella Wong Magnalardo

The way to see how far we can go in our profession is to push every boundary we meet. Lighting is a beautiful element that should never be forgotten and should always be designed to perfection.

Light in Native Language: #luz
Nelly Marzouk & Ghada Dwaik
Nelly Marzouk & Ghada Dwaik
Egypt

Ambassador in Egypt

Nelly Marzouk & Ghada Dwaik

Designer, Educator
Nelly Marzouk & Ghada Dwaik

Women represent around 70% of the lighting industry in Egypt but still dedicated lighting designers are not hired in projects. Together, women will change the lighting profession in Egypt. — Nelly

Light is a Universal Language that holds our unique frequency, it reveals a whole new level of freedom, connection and transformational power that goes beyond limitations. – Ghada

Light in Native Language: #noor
Elo Liiv
Elo Liiv
Estonia

Ambassador in Estonia

Elo Liiv

Artist, Event Organiser
Elo Liiv

Light rays are never parallel. Although the source of light is the same, they move away from each other over the time. Rays can meet only after they have touched the reflectors.

Light in Native Language: #valgus
Annukka Larsen
Annukka Larsen
Finland

Ambassador in Finland

Annukka Larsen

Designer
Annukka Larsen

75 Finnish ladies of light have united to share knowledge and to inspire and support each other.

Light in Native Language: #valo
Anne Bureau
Anne Bureau
France

Ambassador in France

Anne Bureau

Designer
Anne Bureau
Light in Native Language: #lumière
Sabine De Schutter
Sabine De Schutter
Germany

Ambassador in Germany

Sabine De Schutter

Designer
Sabine De Schutter

Making the lighting profession more diverse and inclusive, is not just about gender. Diversity in all respects, is what produces creativity, it will lead to a better-designed world overall.

Light in Native Language: #Licht
Foteini Kyriakidou
Foteini Kyriakidou
Greece

Ambassadors in Greece

Foteini Kyriakidou assisted by Chloe Kazamia

Designer
Greece

If you cannot see how many women are in Lighting, let us turn on the light and show you.

Light in Native Language: #Φώς #fos
Luz Mariela Zacarias
Luz Mariela Zacarias
Guatemala

Ambassador in Guatemala

Luz Mariela Zacarias

Designer
Luz Mariela Zacarias

Women are not only great, we also make great designers.

Light in Native Language: #Luz
Meike Goessling
Meike Goessling
Hong Kong

Ambassador in Hong Kong

Meike Goessling

Designer
Meike Goessling

It needs an idea to light a space.

Light in Native Language: #光 #Guāng #照明 #Zhàomíng
Amanda Szabo
Amanda Szabo
Hungary

Ambassador in Hungary

Amanda Szabo

Designer
Amanda Szabo
Women have always been the ones who create beautiful and soft atmosphere in a home, the ones who pay attention to the fine detail. Being a women in lighting design, I like to create a metaphorical story through light, which will also bring comfort and good vibes.

Also, studies have confirmed that men have a far higher chance of struggling to tell the difference between hues, as one in 12 of them are color blind compared to one in 255 women. Some women may be able to see 99 million more colors than the average human being. Therefore, the feminine touch in lighting design is essential, since vision is one of our most complicated senses.
Light in Native Language: #Fény
Rósa Dögg Þorsteinsdóttir
Rósa Dögg Þorsteinsdóttir
Iceland

Ambassador in Iceland

Rósa Dögg Þorsteinsdóttir

Designer, Educator
Rósa Dögg Þorsteinsdóttir

It’s illegal to pay women less than men in Iceland. That includes the 12 women that work in Lighting.

Light in Native Language: #LJÓS
Surbhi Jindal
Surbhi Jindal
India

Ambassador in India

Surbhi Jindal

Designer
Surbhi Jindal
We the womeninlight don’t do different things. We do things differently…
Light in Native Language: प्रकाश, ज्योति, रोशनी
Wulan Ayunda
Wulan Ayunda
Indonesia

Ambassador in Indonesia

Wulan Ayunda

Designer
Wulan Ayunda

I have met more female lighting designers than male in Indonesia. I think women have more sense about the detail and beauty, and that’s good for design.

Light in Native Language: #cahaya
Nastaran Eidani
Nastaran Eidani
Iran

Ambassador in Iran

Nastaran Eidani

Designer
Nastaran Eidani
“More and more, so it seems to me, light is the beautifier of the building.” –Frank Lloyd Wright
Light in Native Language: #روشنایی # نور
Aimee Corcoran
Aimee Corcoran
Ireland

Ambassador in Ireland

Aimee Corcoran

Designer
Aimee Corcoran
Lighting design is empathic design. Good lighting design should be created for the people as opposed to by the standards. We, as empaths, seek to pinpoint those emotions which inspire incredible atmospheres through lighting.
Light in Native Language: #solas
Dorit Malin
Dorit Malin
Israel

Ambassador in Israel

Dorit Malin

Educator
Dorit Malin

Lighting is a multi-function interdisciplinary form of a profession. It suits women like gloves.

Light in Native Language: #אור
Giorgia Brusemini
Giorgia Brusemini
Italy

Ambassador in Italy

Giorgia Brusemini

Designer, Blogger
Giorgia Brusemini

Women In Lighting is a project that gives us the spotlight we need to inspire young and brilliant minds both in Italy and worldwide.

Light in Native Language: #Luce
Kaori Hiroki
Kaori Hiroki
Japan

Ambassador in Japan

Kaori Hiroki

Designer
Kaori Hiroki

There are over 80 lighting design offices, and more than 200 Lighting designers are working in Japan. Proudly, 50% of the designers are women.

Light in Native Language: #hikari #ひかり
Alla Filippovich
Alla Filippovich
Jordan

Ambassador in Jordan

Alla Filippovich

Designer
Alla Filippovich
“In the world of design, no gender or historical stereotypes should serve as obstacles. In the Middle East and Jordan specifically, there is a plethora of talented, successful, and professional women in the design sphere.”
Light in Native Language: ضوء#
Ayazhan Assanova
Ayazhan Assanova
Kazakhstan

Ambassador in Kazakhstan

Ayazhan Assanova

Technician
Ayazhan Assanova
In the world of lighting engineering, I bridge the gap between technology and art, and though there are few women in this field in Kazakhstan, each of us is a beacon of change.
Light in Native Language: jaryq
Lilly Mutisya
Lilly Mutisya
Kenya

Ambassador in Kenya

Lilly Mutisya

Designer, Electrician
Lilly Mutisya
Light begets light
Light in Native Language: MWANGAZA
Dalal Alsharhan
Dalal Alsharhan
Kuwait

Ambassador in Kuwait

Dalal Alsharhan

Designer, Educator
Dalal Alsharhan

Women much like sunlight beam radiate warmth and positive energy over society. Let’s shed some light on them in the lighting Industry, and empower women to Light Up the World.

Light in Native Language: ضوء#
Ilze Leduskrasta Buša
Ilze Leduskrasta Buša
Latvia

Ambassador in Latvia

Ilze Leduskrasta Buša

Designer
Ilze Leduskrasta Buša

Collaboration is what makes lighting design work. Without cooperation of architects, scientists, contractors, interior designers and customers, lighting design is waste of resources in many aspects. We are able to glue the different substances towards common goal thus make the world better designed and lived space!

Light in Native Language: #gaisma
Cherine Saroufim
Cherine Saroufim
Lebanon

Ambassador in Lebanon

Cherine Saroufim

Designer
Cherine Saroufim

Less than 5% of all projects designed in Lebanon have a lighting consultant. Less than a third are designed by women.

Light in Native Language: ضوء# #lumière
Ng Suan Lin
Ng Suan Lin
Malaysia

Ambassador in Malaysia

Ng Suan Lin

Designer
Ng Suan Lin
We use light everyday, but little did we realize that it also plays an important role in our lives. In this community, as we share the same passion, let's support each other in our work, our purpose and for the betterment of the lighting industry to achieve our goals. Cheers to all the gorgeous women in lighting! Can't wait to connect with all of you!
Light in Native Language: #cahaya #light #光 #guang
Monique Calleja
Monique Calleja
Malta

Ambassador in Malta

Monique Calleja

Designer
Monique Calleja
Light in Native Language: #dawl
Magali Mendez
Magali Mendez
Mexico

Ambassador in Mexico

Magali Mendez

Designer, Educator
Magali Mendez

La Luz, La Sombra, La Arquitectura, La Mujer Por algo esas palabras son de genero femenino…. The Light, The Shadow, The Architecture, The Woman. There must be a reason why all those words are female gender….

Light in Native Language: #Luz
Kyra Xavia
Kyra Xavia
New Zealand

Ambassador in New Zealand

Kyra Xavia

Educator
Kyra Xavia

Each one of us has a wonderful affinity with light, not only because we are torchbearers of inspiration, vision, and positive change, but because we bring illumination into the world. Yet as bright, innovative luminaries, we need to acknowledge too, the power of darkness, the necessity of night, and the blessings of starry skies. The dark, just like the light, makes our lives all the richer.

Light in Native Language: #Light
Goziem Ukachukwu
Goziem Ukachukwu
Nigeria

Ambassador in Nigeria

Goziem Ukachukwu

Designer
Goziem Ukachukwu

Unfortunately we do not have a lot of women in executive or managerial positions in lighting in Nigeria. Most lighting companies are owned by men. We should be looking at encouraging women to take steps in growing in this industry, aspiring towards managerial levels and becoming business owners.

Light in Native Language: #Îhe #Haske #Ina
Kristin Bredal
Kristin Bredal
Norway

Ambassador in Norway

Kristin Bredal

Designer
Kristin Bredal

I have been in Lighting design for many years and am happy to observe the equal position that women have in this profession in Norway today. It hasn’t always been like this. Lighting design is still young as a profession and has developed tremendously with higher education. Higher education has given the industry equally, male and female competent professionals. The profession is no longer led by male engineers and electricians.

Light in Native Language: #Lys
Iman Al Jashmi
Iman Al Jashmi
Oman

Ambassador in Oman

Iman Al Jashmi

Designer
Iman Al Jashmi
Lighting is the experience we have everyday, and women can make any experience even more inspiring.
Light in Native Language: # ضوء
Momena Saleem
Momena Saleem
Pakistan

Ambassadors in Pakistan

Momena Saleem assisted by Ana Tanveer

Designer, Educator
Pakistan
Now, it’s time to reinforce our duty to our profession by educating, encouraging young women lighting designers in Pakistan and worldwide along with my colleague Ana Tanveer. We believe lighting design is a notable profession: make it simple but significant.
Light in Native Language: روشنی | ROSHNI
Tere De Leon
Tere De Leon
Panama

Ambassador in Panama

Tere De Leon

Designer
Tere De Leon

Light has reasons that reason itself does not know. With of our emotions, women understand the power of this reason!

Light in Native Language: #Luz
Claudia Paz
Claudia Paz
Peru

Ambassador in Peru

Claudia Paz

Designer
Claudia Paz

Women are passionate and emotional, qualities which are sometimes seen as negative. However for us they are very positive for our daily lives and at work. We understand emotion and in our work this passion is reflected into everything we create.

Light in Native Language: #Luz
Jinkie De Jesus
Jinkie De Jesus
Philippines

Ambassador in Philippines

Jinkie De Jesus

Designer
Jinkie De Jesus

Currently there are 4 female principals in the Philippines.

Light in Native Language: #ILAW
Dr. Karolina M. Zielinska-Dabkowska
Dr. Karolina M. Zielinska-Dabkowska
Poland

Ambassador in Poland

Dr. Karolina M. Zielinska-Dabkowska

Designer, Educator, Researcher
Dr. Karolina M. Zielinska-Dabkowska

Lighting Design as a profession will truly succeed when women participate side by side with men.

Light in Native Language: #Światło
Paula Rainha
Paula Rainha
Portugal

Ambassador in Portugal

Paula Rainha

Designer
Paula Rainha

After finishing my architectural degree I became interested in Stage Lighting Design and once I was told I was too ‘petite’ to carry lighting equipment around and therefore I should probably give up on pursuing a career in lighting. Today looking back, I think it was in that moment that I realised that my career choice could help changing the perception and prejudice for the working possibilities as a woman. I’m not discouraged and I suspect I share the same feeling as many fellow women colleagues: just by looking at the growth of the number of women that are nowadays more and more involved into an industry that up to a few years ago was considered a male profession and by the quality of their work, it gives me hope that we are definitely changing the perception that we are definitely not ‘petite’ to carry this ‘weight’!

Light in Native Language: #LUZ
Marién Vélez
Marién Vélez
Puerto Rico & Caribbean

Ambassador in Puerto Rico & Caribbean

Marién Vélez

Designer
Marién Vélez
Light is linked to context and memory. The sense of place can perhaps be a poetic association with our previous (light) experiences.
Light in Native Language: Luz
Jinane Abi Khalil
Jinane Abi Khalil
Qatar

Ambassador in Qatar

Jinane Abi Khalil

Designer
Jinane Abi Khalil
Women in lighting design are not only illuminating spaces, but also illuminating the way for future generations of women in the industry.
Light in Native Language: ضوء
Silvia Tripsa
Silvia Tripsa
Romania

Ambassador in Romania

Silvia Tripsa

Designer
Silvia Tripsa

In an emerging market, in order to do lighting design, we need to use all our forces and passion. Female and male designers, we are all equally important in this process.

Light in Native Language: #Lumină
Olga TU'zova & Valery Gorelova
Olga TU'zova & Valery Gorelova
Russia

Ambassador in Russia

Olga TU'zova & Valery Gorelova

Designer, Artist, Blogger, Educator, Entrepreneur, Publisher, Researcher
Olga TU'zova & Valery Gorelova

Women In Lighting gave me a new target in my life. I was born in the biggest country in the World, and I am proud of it. We have so many talented young women who want to achieve more. In my opinion this project will open doors for new generations. It will allow us to meet other women all over the world, to find new friends, to knock down the walls in our minds, to find opportunities and follow a gorgeous way! Gorgeous way of light!
— Olga TU'zova

Light is always impressive and magical. Women in lighting are the stars in the night skies: shining and leading. WIL is a universe of unique professionals who make the industry grow and move forward. For me, WIL is a great inspiration and an opportunity to create a new reality with this community.
— Valery Gorelova

Light in Native Language: #Свет
Abeer Nowailaty
Abeer Nowailaty
Saudi Arabia

Ambassador in Saudi Arabia

Abeer Nowailaty

Designer
Abeer Nowailaty
IT’S ABOUT CREATING moments THROUGH LIGHT
Light in Native Language: #نور
Sofija Colakovic
Sofija Colakovic
Serbia

Ambassador in Serbia

Sofija Colakovic

Designer
Sofija Colakovic

This project will encourage many women interested in lighting and design to show their inventiveness and vision and inspire them to start their own lighting design or manufacturing business.

Light in Native Language: #svetlo
Yah Li Toh
Yah Li Toh
Singapore

Ambassador in Singapore

Yah Li Toh

Designer
Yah Li Toh

Female lighting designers are nurturers of light. I know at least 30 women working in lighting in Singapore.

Light in Native Language: #cahaya #光 #guāng #light
Mandi Botha
Mandi Botha
South Africa

Ambassador in South Africa

Mandi Botha

Mandi Botha

Possibilities are limitless when we surround ourselves with extraordinary women.

Light in Native Language: #LIG #ISIBANE
Esther Torelló
Esther Torelló
Spain

Ambassador in Spain

Esther Torelló

Publisher
Esther Torelló

We’ve made amazing progress towards building a world where we are truly free to pursue our dreams. But we still have a long way to go. This is the reason I am part of the Women in Lighting project, because I am convinced that every single one of us has an important role to play in order to move us closer to recognition and equality in our social and professional lives.

Light in Native Language: #LUZ
Nilusha Rajapaksha
Nilusha Rajapaksha
Sri Lanka

Ambassador in Sri Lanka

Nilusha Rajapaksha

Designer
Nilusha Rajapaksha
Women in lighting is to fill the gaps between the designs and the Men in lighting while our thinking will stand between light and architecture.
Light in Native Language: ආලෝකය/එළිය Alokaya/Eliya
Razan Abdullah
Razan Abdullah
Sudan

Ambassador in Sudan

Razan Abdullah

Designer
Razan Abdullah

Women spread hope and light wherever they go, so let us contribute to lighting ideas and societies as well as buildings and lands.

Light in Native Language: #noor
Caroline Zima
Caroline Zima
Sweden

Ambassador in Sweden

Caroline Zima

Designer
Caroline Zima
Being a lighting designer is a challenge; every day we seek recognition for this important work that is so often overlooked. Yet we persist. Not only because bringing light to the world is our passion; but because we believe in making a difference. Being a woman in this field doesn't make it any easier. Not only do we seek fair recognition for our work but also the possibility to contribute to real change.

Despite the fact that lighting has no gender and the end product serve men and women equally, there is also no question that women today still face more obstacles than men. It’s in all our best interest to seek to identify and abolish inequalities where we find them and encourage women to strive regardless.

Sometimes following your passion isn’t easy. Neither is breaking norms. But by gathering all women around the world I believe that we can build bridges and strengthen not only our voices but future designers to come. If women strive then we all thrive.
Light in Native Language: #Ljus
Francesca Feltrin
Francesca Feltrin
Switzerland

Ambassador in Switzerland

Francesca Feltrin

Designer
Francesca Feltrin
Women in Lighting inspired me from day one and I’m so happy and proud to be part of it and help raising awareness about gender equality. It’s time to change our culture and overcome our biases so that everyone can have space to speak, to be heard and to thrive
Light in Native Language: #Licht #lumière #Luce #glisch
Ya-Hui Cheng
Ya-Hui Cheng
Taiwan

Ambassador in Taiwan

Ya-Hui Cheng

Designer
Ya-Hui Cheng

Being strong and soft, powerful and fluid, lucid and mysterious, women bring another layered sensibility and beauty to lighting.

Light in Native Language: #光 #guāng
Pilasinee Rattarangsi
Pilasinee Rattarangsi
Thailand

Ambassador in Thailand

Pilasinee Rattarangsi

Designer
Pilasinee Rattarangsi

It is all about balance and harmony. Balance of male-female, yin-yang, or light & shadow, to create harmony and well-being in all aspects. In Thailand, around 80% of lighters are female, and they are amazing. But the most wonderful thing is that we are a big family!

Light in Native Language: #แสง #S̄æng
Carlijn Timmermans
Carlijn Timmermans
The Netherlands

Ambassador in The Netherlands

Carlijn Timmermans

Designer
Carlijn Timmermans
Light is a miraculous phenomenon. Its ability of being perceived in uncountable ways, teaches us that we have to approach light from different perspectives. We need each other to see.
Light in Native Language: #Licht
Sebnem Gemalmaz
Sebnem Gemalmaz
Turkey

Ambassador in Turkey

Sebnem Gemalmaz

Designer
Sebnem Gemalmaz

I believe in diversity in many levels of life. I think it promotes creativity. Even in the field of lighting design, we mostly avoid the use of monochromatic light, because we want to reveal colours, materials, patterns to create meaningful spaces. By being part of “Women in Lighting” project, I believe we could help to create a more diverse field of design by encouraging the next generation of female designers and ourselves to be more visible.

Light in Native Language: #Işık
Sakina Dugawalla-Moeller
Sakina Dugawalla-Moeller
UAE

Ambassador in UAE

Sakina Dugawalla-Moeller

Designer
Sakina Dugawalla-Moeller

Fact One: after 7 years working in the Middle East, Light.Func is the first homegrown independent lighting design studio to have been founded by a woman. The same is true for the Tanzanian branch. Fact Two: There are only 2 women lighting designers that exist in Tanzania. A Middle Eastern reality: Though lighting is seen to be both creative and technical, it is common for the industry to be dominated by men. This is a culmination of the Middle East’s construction sector predominantly being made up of men, specifically due to the harsh & fast-paced environment that the region is known for – project timelines are quite short and expectations very high. In the decade’s worth of experience in the Middle East, the ratio of women lighting designers is growing, with each independent lighting design studio employing at least one Associate Lighting Designer.

Light in Native Language: #NOOR
Carmela Dagnello
Carmela Dagnello
UK

Ambassador in UK

Carmela Dagnello

Designer
Carmela Dagnello

Women have been in the shadow for centuries, now it’s time to move forward and enjoy the light we deserve.

Light in Native Language: #Light
Amy Rennie
Amy Rennie
UK (Scotland)

Ambassador in UK (Scotland)

Amy Rennie

Designer
Amy Rennie

“As a community we grow together, elevating the awareness and importance of both Light and Darkness. With our knowledge, collaboration and creativity we make a difference now and inspire generations to follow…”

Light in Native Language: #light #solas
Veronica Chernets
Veronica Chernets
Ukraine

Ambassador in Ukraine

Veronica Chernets

Designer
Veronica Chernets
Light fills the Space, Light makes Shape alive. A Lighting Designer is a Player on the Border between traditional and dramatically new... Women in Lighting can enhance this role.
Light in Native Language: #СВІТЛО
Macarena Risso
Macarena Risso
Uruguay

Ambassador in Uruguay

Macarena Risso

Designer, Educator
Macarena Risso
Since I was little I have been fascinated by the power of light to transform a space. Now I'm grateful to be able to work on this subject, which is what I'm passionate about and very happy to be part of this amazing project through which great goals will surely be achieved.
Light in Native Language: #luz
Francesca Bastianini
Francesca Bastianini
USA

Ambassador in USA

Francesca Bastianini

Designer, Educator
Francesca Bastianini
Light in Native Language: #Light
Nubi León Martínez
Nubi León Martínez
Venezuela

Ambassador in Venezuela

Nubi León Martínez

Designer, Researcher
Nubi León Martínez
Lighting is the soul of the Architecture as well as the soul of any space.
Lighting is the great enhancer on the creation of the space atmospheres.
Light, shadow, bright, darkness, contrast, harmony, emotions… this is Lighting.
Women in Lighting because woman is lighting.
Light in Native Language: Luz
Fanny Soulard
Fanny Soulard
Vietnam

Ambassador in Vietnam

Fanny Soulard

Designer
Fanny Soulard
After a few years of living in Vietnam, I believe that it is no secret to anyone that behind every big success in this country there is a woman in the shadows. So– các chị em ơi ! – let's connect all together and step on the light side!
Light in Native Language: ánh sáng

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