Lighting Design at Edinburgh Napier University

I am delighted to be one of the artists selected to deliver the Shetland Remembering Together Covid Memorial Project. The project is being delivered by Shetland Arts and includes nine creatives working on a range of projects. My project "Back to the Light" has two elements. "Together" is a free public event to be held at Hays Dock, Lerwick on the evening of 29th March. The event will feature large scale interactive projections and a soundtrack that includes work from students on the HNC Music programme (more details to come).

In case you missed it, here are a few of our top Light & Health research news highlights from 2012-2013:

*Red Light Increases Alertness During "Post-Lunch Dip"
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/resources/newsroom/pr_story.asp?id=253

*"Blue" Light Could Help Teenagers Combat Stress
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/resources/newsroom/pr_story.asp?id=243

*Light from Backlit Tablets Can Affect Melatonin, Delay Sleep
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/resources/newsroom/pr_story.asp?id=235

*Exposure to Light Could Help Alzheimer's Patients Sleep Better
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/resources/newsroom/pr_story.asp?id=231

Edinburgh Napier University is providing 25 fully funded studentships to celebrate 50 years of the university. The studentships cover the full range of research subject areas that the university specialises in (including Health, Business Management, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Construction, Computer Science, Creative Industries (Art and Design), Electrical Engineering, Material Sciences, Environmental Science, Literature and Publishing, Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Transport).

We have ambitious plans to build a significant research group in the area of lighting design. All applications are very welcome, but I would be especially interested in applications in the area of museum and gallery lighting, the perception of brightness and conservation standards in lighting.

So, if you know a potential student, please let them know about this opportunity as soon as possible (applications need to be in by the 7th of July.

Full details and application instructions can be found on the university website: http://www.napier.ac.uk/vacancies/Pages/Jobdetails.aspx?GUID=234f5a60-299a-4d76-ba5d-5a8c011b7cd9

Vacancy Details

Water Wall by Steph Denholm

Created as part of the Light Art and Projection module for the MDes Lighting Design programme, this project allows the viewer to be in control of this art in a very temporary and organic way. Light, water and motion combine to create an interactive art installation completed by the viewer walking in and around the space it appears in. All of the components that make up this piece are hidden from the viewers eye which allows them to contemplate and realise that they are completing the art work, as without the actions of the viewer, only static white light appears. The end result is an ever changing rippling water reflected onto a wall.

Are you looking for a part-time PhD? The Institute for Creative Industries at Edinburgh Napier University will fund the fees for two part-time PhD studentships in creative subjects, including design.

Part-time PhD Studentships

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Starry Starry Night in Kirkgunzeon Explore Mike Bolam's photos on Flickr. Mike Bolam has uploaded 3082 photos to Flickr.

It's nice to relax in front of the camp fire after a hard days work. The camp fire effect at Rundetaarn art exhibition in Copenhagen is made of Fagerhult Tibi fixtures with colour filters in yellow, red and orange.

On the way home from another inspiring PLDC. Saw little of Copenhagen, but had some great discussions with friends old and new. I can hardly wait for the next one - Rome in 2015.

ERCO's excellent Light Scout Guide includes interactive exploration of various facade lighting strategies.

ERCO Light Scout - Guide - Facade Shining any light beyond the facade surfaces, either to the sides or over the top, should be avoided.

Very nice timelapse by Luke Shephard of iconic lit buildings in 36 cities across Europe. More than anything, demonstrates how much of our cultural heritage still enjoys (endures?) floodlighting rather than creative lighting that responds to and interprets the architecture. However, I still find it inspiring as a movie. Tell me what you think.

NIGHTVISION - Be sure to watch in HD - http://www.LSHEP.com http://www.facebook.com/lukedoesthings Nightvision is a celebration of the brilliance and diversity of archit...

LightFair 2014 will be held in Las Vegas. The call for papers is out now, the deadline for submissions is Monday the 13th September.

LFI - Speakers - Call for Speakers In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the LIGHTFAIR® International 2014 Conference curriculum will champion integrated design as a central theme linking all courses, workshops and seminars in common focus to illustrate how technology, tools, problem-solving and inspiration converge in contemporary...