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What does a lighting designer do?

Whether you are a business owner, an architect, or a builder, you want your project to perform and look its best. A lighting designer can help transform your space and create a unique ambiance. Here’s what you need to know about lighting designers and why you should hire one for your next project.

Hiring a lighting designer to plan your project ensures that all your lighting needs will be met.

Lighting layouts

Lighting layouts are tailored to both your aesthetic vision and to be in line with required safety regulations. Lighting designers understand the intricacies of lighting design that allow a space to come alive.

Lighting control systems

Lighting control systems further ensure energy efficiency and integrated responses when certain lighting requirements change. Lighting photometry reports bring clarity on how light quantities and quality are going to respond in different environments.

Reach the perfect balance of vitality, sustainability, and safety and you navigate through this technical realm. 

Lighting photometry studies and reports

With specialized lighting software such as AGI32, Dialux, and Revit, lighting designers can create a lighting photometric study. This study accurately depicts lighting layout, fixture optimization, and lighting levels.

The lighting photometric analysis provides invaluable insight into how the lighting installation will look and feel in an environment. It is highly recommended for any lighting installation project to team up with a lighting designer to make sure all bases are covered.

Project design from start to finish

It is important to consider a lighting designer to get the very best results.

They will develop a detailed concept design and multiple preliminary studies to ensure every area is accounted for. This also benefits the project planning by including in-depth detailed design, ensuring that all project stages are given equal attention and energy.

Project tracking and potential issues prevention

When it comes to project tracking and problem-solving, lighting designers provide invaluable expertise. They are skilled in anticipating potential issues that could arise during a project’s execution. They are then prepared to act quickly with tailored solutions to meet client needs. Lighting designers are highly beneficial for completing projects on time, creating effective designs, and testing thoroughly.

Project commissioning

When commissioning a project with a lighting designer, the entire life span of the project will be supported. From concept design, all the way up to after-installation training, lighting designers offer reliable direction and feedback.

They make sure to understand the project’s intent whilst ensuring its practicality. They also account for the availability of supplies and materials to produce cost-effective results and grant complete satisfaction to their clients.

Suppliers and budget estimates

Working with suppliers is an important step for any lighting design project. A lighting designer has the skill and experience to effectively compare suppliers. They accurately estimate the project’s budget and select the best lighting fixtures and solutions for clients.

With their expertise they can select suppliers, combining cost assessment with an understanding of customer requirements and technical feasibility. They find the most suitable suppliers who offer competitive pricing and quality components that meet or exceed customer expectations.

Reviewing and marking up drawing submittals

Lighting designers are essential for properly illuminating a business space. Reviewing drawing submittals is an important step in this process to ensure accuracy in the placement and intensity of fixtures.

Reviewing and marking up drawing submittals ensures a high-quality, cost-effective project.

Mock-ups and samples

Delivering samples of mock-up work to clients helps them visualize the desired outcome, no guessing required. This process builds trust and sets expectations for what will come next in the timeline of any given project.

Mock-ups and samples provide invaluable information about desired design elements available within budget considerations. This makes the overall vision easier for all parties and results in the production of quality products that meet customer expectations.

Site visits and deliverable inspections

Working with a lighting designer on a project site visit can be paramount to the success of any project.

A proficient lighting designer will inspect the site, considering the relevant codes, regulations, and the client’s quality criteria. Their job is to ensure all deliverables are met throughout their inspection. By doing so, they guarantee that the resulting outcome is up to the required safety and satisfaction standards.

Ultimately, site visits conducted by experienced lighting designers are instrumental in effectively managing any project’s expectations.

Richporter Lighting’s designers

Richporter Lighting’s team of lighting experts has years of experience guiding clients through their creative vision and executing incredible designs.

Throughout our history, we have worked with multiple well-known brands. Some of those brands include Decathlon and Psycho Bunny, Avril Supermarché Santé, Bicycles Quilicot, and more.

Let our professionals assist in making your visions come to life. Speak to one of our lighting designers today and kickstart your lighting project.