Welcome to the August 2025 issue of designing lighting (dl)—our special 5th anniversary edition celebrating five years of covering the people, projects, and innovations shaping the lighting design community.
In our inaugural issue, we profiled HLB Lighting Design during a pivotal period of transition and growth. Five years later, we reconnect with Carrie Hawley and Teal Brogden to explore how HLB has evolved and where the firm is headed next.
This issue also examines one of the most significant industry shifts in recent years: the IALD bylaws change that redefined how lighting designers can engage with product sales. Multiple perspectives provide insight into how this change is reshaping professional practice.
We highlight the growing body of research on the connection between light and health; we take a close look at the evolving role of the lighting sales rep in today’s market, and we sit down with Edward Bartholomew, who continues to lead the industry toward a more equitable future.
