Decorative Lighting—A Designer's Approach

Abstract

This paper takes for granted that the technicalities of lighting are well known and therefore deals broadly with the aesthetic aspect. From the assumption that lighting is an integral part of interior-decoration, it examines the approach of a designer when dealing with a known interior, and compares this with the problem of designing fittings for a catalogue. It discusses the inveterate question of what is good design, and a definition is suggested.

In reviewing the trend of design, it refers to colour, form, light and shade, contrast and novelty, and considers the factors which influence changes in fashion, taste and technique. It includes an appraisal of some installations in relation to contemporary thought, and concludes with a plea for more good design and “lighting artists” in the industry.