Industry Speaks II Lighting
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Ar. Arjun Rathi, Principal Designer, Arjun Rathi Design
Light design tends to be very project specific
An architect and light designer by profession, Arjun Rathi belives that globalisation has amplified the importance of light design. His studio Arjun Rathi Design has been responsible for the creation of exclusive collections which adorn a long list of high-rises, commercial spaces and individual properties.
What is your idea of a good design? The first sign of good design is the emotional connect it establishes with the end user. This is a sort of relevancy which exists in any element of creativity - be it light design, furniture design or any other interior accessory. Even great works of art are famous because of the way they connect with the individual minds. Having said that the object of design is destined to serve a function, besides which it is beautiful, at times ostentatious and also enhances the look and feel of the space in question.
dynamic, since the character of light design, among other factors is facilitated by the nature of the project in question. With increasing globalisation and with more Indians travelling these days, unlike earlier, how has it altered the taste of Indians when it comes to designer lighting? Globalisation is making people more
When it comes to light design, does the definition remain the same or does it get altered? Is it static and dynamic? Lighting is one of the key aspects of interior design. It adds to the perception one has about a space. When done correctly it woos and surprises otherwise even well-designed interiors fail to impress. Light design tends to be very project specific, there’s no single set formula which can be put to work. So I like to believe that light design is indeed
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aware of what they can connect with. It has also amplified the importance of light design. Well-travelled Indians are exposed to a design syntax which they remained oblivious to, for a long time. People travel, visit branded hotels, check out the tourist hot-spots and observe. Fascinated by the elements of design they are exposed to, once back home, they try to recreate a similar
The Molecular Fission installation for Jewellex Office in SEEPZ, Mumbai
