Month: November 2025

After audiences enjoyed the final episode of The Celebrity Traitors last Saturday, the hunt now begins in real life. In this thrilling new immersive experience in Covent Garden, guests step into the world of The Traitors, completing missions, navigating mind games at The Round Table, and testing their strategy in a battle of deceit and loyalty.

Lighting designer Elliot Griggs was appointed to bring the tension, drama, and theatricality of the hit TV show into a fully immersive live environment. He approached White Light (WL) to supply the lighting fixtures.

“We wanted to bottle the tension and drama that everyone loves from the TV show and boil it down into the live experience,” explains Elliot. “We couldn’t exactly rebuild Ardross Castle in Covent Garden, but we could take plenty of design cues to give as much of the iconic look and feel as we could.”
Lighting plays a pivotal role in shaping the experience, guiding guests through dimly lit corridors, past eerie portraits and suits of armour, and into the high tech Round Table rooms.

“The Round Table is where much of the experience takes place, and so is the most technically advanced room in the experience,” says Elliot. “These rooms use lighting to go between day, night and into challenge states as well as heightening the many moments of tension throughout the game.”

To meet the demands of this complex production, WL supplied a carefully selected range of fixtures tailored to the unique requirements of each space. Over 120 Chauvet ColorDash Accent 3 units were installed—one for each player seat—providing precise control and dynamic effects. Additional Chauvet fixtures, including ColorDash H7X Pars, Slimbanks, and Eve P160s, were used to enhance colour rendering and create impactful photo opportunities. For broadcast-quality lighting in the Round Table rooms, Elation KL Fresnel 4 FCs were added to the rig. Atmospheric effects were delivered using Le Maître hazers, chosen for their low fluid consumption and minimal residue. Data distribution was managed via Obsidian Netron EN12, enabling remote triggering and emergency recalls, while LED pixel control was handled through Enttec Pixellator Minis and PLinks. At the heart of the system, an ETC EOS console orchestrated over 140 cue stacks and nearly 4,000 cues, ensuring seamless transitions and immersive gameplay.

“All the show areas required LED with 16-bit control, excellent colour rendering and refresh rates that would be suitable for camera as we transmit every game to its linked lounge so that banished and murdered players are able to watch the rest of the game play out, and take part in extra challenges. ” Elliot explains. “Everything was selected for specific reasons – from the Le Maître hazers for their low fluid consumption, to the Netron EN12 for its remote triggering and recalls.”

The experience is powered by Clockwork Dog’s COGS system, allowing actors to operate the show live via a custom tablet interface. This seamless integration of lighting, sound, and video ensures that each game runs smoothly, with technical staff on hand only for support.

“The show itself is extremely technically complex, with eight games running simultaneously on one lighting console,” says Elliot. “Every player has their own ColorDash Accent 3 spot which tracks their progress, and almost every button and interaction in the room has some form of live response.”
Audience reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. “Seeing people’s excitement as they walk into the Round Table room or Traitors Tower is really great to see,” Elliot shares. “My favourite moment is during player introductions – the light above their seat brightens with a deep rumbling whoosh, and the whole table lets out a collective ‘ooh’.”

WL’s Key Account Manager, Ally DeCourcy comments: “It’s been great to collaborate with Elliot on this project and supply the fixtures for this amazing new immersive experience! We’ve worked with Elliot on past theatre productions and it’s great we could help him fulfil his creative vision by sourcing the right equipment.”

WL is proud to have played a part in bringing this ambitious and technically sophisticated experience to life. Our collaborative approach and commitment to technical excellence ensured that the lighting design not only supported the gameplay but elevated the entire experience.
Will you experience it for yourself and discover whether you’re a Faithful… or a Traitor?

For a taste of an all-American steakhouse experience in London’s Park Lane, the legendary JW Steakhouse restaurant at the luxury 5-star JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is the first to come to mind. Bringing the classic cuisine of the United States to a historic hotel in the heart of Mayfair, just steps from Hyde Park, JW Steakhouse has cemented itself as a leader in London’s dining scene.

For the redesign of the prestigious restaurant, dpa lighting consultants specified lighting solutions from Lucent Lighting to complete their design vision. The lighting plays a key role in shaping the restaurant’s ambience from the lunch service through to the evening and features warm and welcoming palettes of dark amber tones to create a comfortable and sophisticated environment for guests.

The discreet Edge90 Accent Trimmed and Focus60 Accent downlights from Lucent Lighting provide an intimate glow above the tables and bar, as well as illuminating the dramatic wall-length chalkboard, drawing the eye to the daily specials in the stylish dining room. A feature of the restaurant is its iconic Bourbon bar, home to a collection of over 500 rare bourbons. The glow of the downlights accentuates the lighting within the shelves, providing an amber backdrop to showcase each dazzling bottle.

Marco Tolaini, Sales Director at Lucent Lighting, said: “The design for the JW Steakhouse restaurant is a wonderful example of how lighting truly creates an atmosphere. We were privileged to be part of the team collaborating on this popular restaurant within the iconic JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The lighting, materials and colours combine harmoniously to create the perfect interior design for JW Steakhouse’s guests, where sophistication and tradition meet innovation.”

Through thoughtful specification of functional yet aesthetic downlights, Lucent Lighting has been part of creating a sophisticated setting suitable for steakhouse dining.

Project Credits

Operator: JW Marriott

Client: Grosvenor House Hotel, London

Lighting Design: dpa lighting consultants

Interior Designer: Muza Lab

Contractor: Barton Minty

Photography: Daniel Herendi

Products

Edge90 Accent Trimmed

Focus60 Accent

formalighting is proud to announce that it has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, achieving an exceptional overall score of 95/100 in its latest assessment. This outstanding result places formalighting within the top 1% of companies worldwide assessed by EcoVadis over the past twelve months.

The Platinum Medal reflects formalighting’s unwavering commitment to sustainable business practices and responsible growth. The company achieved a perfect 100/100 in Environment, 94/100 in Labour & Human Rights, and 99/100 in Sustainable Procurement, demonstrating its strong environmental management systems, people-centred policies, and responsible supply chain practices. The result follows continuous improvements in sustainability governance, with strengthened policies, ambitious measurable objectives, and ISO 14001 certification across its operations.

EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, assessing over 130,000 companies globally across four key themes: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Its methodology is based on leading international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000. The Platinum Medal is the highest recognition awarded by EcoVadis, reserved for companies demonstrating outstanding sustainability performance and transparent reporting.

Michael Monsonego, CEO of formalighting shared “We are truly honoured to receive the EcoVadis Platinum Medal. This recognition reaffirms our ongoing dedication to embedding sustainability into every aspect of our business – from energy efficiency and responsible sourcing to employee wellbeing and community engagement. It is a testament to the collective efforts of our global teams and their commitment to a more sustainable future.”

The EcoVadis assessment and recognition holds significant importance for formalighting. They provide a globally respected benchmark of sustainability performance and enable transparent communication with clients, partners, and suppliers. The award also reinforces the company’s ongoing collaboration within international supply chains, further demonstrating that formalighting meets and exceeds the highest environmental and social responsibility standards expected in the industry.

Sustainability is deeply rooted into the fabric of formalighting’s strategy and values. Guided by its Sustainability and ESG framework, the company is committed to reducing its environmental impact, promoting fair and safe working conditions, and advancing sustainable design and innovation in lighting. formalighting’s ESG commitments drive continuous progress across its operations – shaping decisions that create long-term value for people, the planet, and the business alike.

“Achieving the Platinum rating is both a recognition and responsibility. We remain determined and committed to building upon this success, continuing to innovate and lead with purpose as we work towards a brighter and more sustainable future for our wonderful lighting industry” concluded Sharon Maghnagi, Global Operations Director at formalighting.

Light Forms has illuminated the new headquarters of full-service marketing agency Reech – delivering a bespoke lighting design that reflects the brand’s creativity, local roots, and bold ambitions for the future.

Situated in Shrewsbury and housed within a newly built premises that has a nod to an agricultural-barn, the new Reech headquarters marks a significant milestone for the growing agency – providing a purpose-built environment three times the size of its former premises. Designed with longevity, flexibility, and collaboration in mind, the new building offers a range of adaptable work and social spaces – all enhanced by a carefully curated and custom lighting scheme.

Working closely with architects EDA Limited, electrical contractors SY Electrical Services, and main contractor Matrix IDC, Light Forms created a lighting design that fuses industrial character with refined modernity.

The scheme includes a series of signature Light Forms luminaires: vertically hung Lightrod 80 pendants making a bold statement above the central staircase; a Serpentine 60 oval profile is suspended over the 4.5-metre poseur height table located within the creative reception space, and elegant Moonband 60 rings illuminating the boardroom.

Warmth and texture are introduced through E27 Flex pendants with feature LED filament lamps in the breakout zone, whilst an on-brand bespoke illuminated “R” logo, colour-matched and engineered to specification, provides a stunning centrepiece within the reception area – creating the wow factor for its client visitors.

“We wanted to create a workspace that truly represents who we are – creative, ambitious, and deeply connected to our Shropshire heritage,” said Rob Hughes, Founder and Managing Director at Reech. “Light Forms understood that perfectly. Their lighting design doesn’t just illuminate the building – it enhances how we work, collaborate, and welcome our clients.”

Paul Shoosmith, Director at Light Forms, added “The Reech headquarters is a brilliant example of what can be achieved when lighting design objectives are clearly communicated and integrated from the start. The result is an inspiring, human-centred environment that brings together creative minds, innovation, and brand identity.”

With its striking architectural form and expressive use of light, the new Reech headquarters stands as an expert example of how lighting can shape a workplace environment that inspires creativity and high-energy.

Project Credits:

Client: Reech

Architects: EDA Limited

Main Contractors: Matrix IDC

Electrical Contractors: SY Electrical Services

Photography: Courtesy of Reech

Tridonic UK is proud to have taken part in the BBC Bitesize Technicians Make a Difference Careers Tour, supporting the next generation of engineers and highlighting the essential role of technicians in the UK’s manufacturing sector. As part of the initiative, Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprentice Troy Blamire represented Tridonic, sharing his personal career journey and offering insights into life as an engineering apprentice.

The nationwide tour introduces school students to real technicians working in industry, helping them understand the diversity of technical careers and the pathways that can lead to them. For Tridonic, participation aligns closely with its Tridonic 360 People pillar, which champions education, skills development, and meaningful engagement with young people considering a future in STEM.

Growing up in the village of Piercebridge near Darlington, Troy first discovered his passion for engineering whilst at senior school, repairing motorbikes alongside his father. He began his journey with Tridonic during his sixth form studies, completing a T Level that saw him undertake weekly work experience within the maintenance department. Today, he plays an active role in preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and bespoke LEAN projects, supported by experienced colleagues across the facility.

During the BBC Bitesize panel sessions, Troy shared the personal motivations that shaped his career direction:

“I first knew what I wanted to do after I started fixing motorbikes with my dad in Year 9.”

He also described the strong support network that has been key to his success:

“I particularly enjoy the people at work; it feels like a friendly community and I always know who to ask if I need help or a chat.”

Despite early challenges commuting to site, Troy encouraged students not to worry about mapping their entire future immediately, explaining that engineering offers a wealth of different roles and opportunities.

Tina Taylor, Training Coordinator at Tridonic UK, commented “We are delighted to support the BBC Bitesize tour and incredibly proud of Troy’s achievements. His journey demonstrates the value of apprenticeships, hands-on learning, and the supportive culture that we foster at Tridonic. Engaging with young people forms an important part of our Tridonic 360 People pillar commitment, helping create a strong pipeline of talent for the future.”

Troy’s involvement highlights Tridonic’s dedication to developing capability from within and promoting technical careers to young people. His participation not only celebrates his own accomplishments but also showcases the opportunities available within Tridonic and the broader engineering sector.

Dialight (LSE: DIA), the global leader in hazardous and industrial LED lighting innovation, has introduced a new High Output LED Area Light, now available in North America.

Delivering up to 13,000 lumens, this latest addition to Dialight’s proven LED Area Light portfolio sets a new benchmark for efficiency and return on investment. With greater light output, facilities can achieve superior coverage with fewer fixtures, lowering both installation and long-term operating costs.

Engineered for maximum durability, the High Output LED Area Light is factory-sealed to withstand the harshest conditions, featuring corrosion-resistant copper-free aluminum housing, stainless steel hardware, and ingress protection ratings up to IP69. The fixture is also vibration-tested to IEC 60068-2-6, ensuring reliable performance in the toughest environments, including refining, mining, pulp and paper, waste and wastewater, and more.

Certified to UL1598/A and UL844 and backed by Dialight’s industry-leading 10-year warranty, the High Output model is available in hazardous, non-hazardous, and battery backup versions, all fully compatible with existing Dialight Area Light mounting options.

Dialight CEO Steve Blair said: “Our area light range offers a significant number of benefits for lighting requirements in challenging environments. By adding new high output variants, we can offer even greater choice for our clients to meet their specific needs.”

“As with all of our products, we have designed and manufactured the solution with meticulous attention to all of the details, ensuring longevity and guaranteed performance even in the most difficult of applications. By providing a 10-year warranty, we aim to offer additional peace of mind by demonstrating our faith in the life span of this LED solution.”

For more information on Dialight’s industrial-grade LED lighting solutions, visit www.dialight.com.

LiGHT Expo London isn’t just another trade show lined with rows of exhibitors. It’s a space for discovery – where designers, specifiers, contractors, architects and beyond come together to explore how light shapes the built environment, how innovation drives design forward, and how collaboration continues to define the lighting community.

With over 200 exhibitors, thought-provoking talks and dedicated networking areas, LiGHT 25 offers visitors the chance to experience light in all its dimensions.

Following the success of 2024’s Intra-Spectrum by light artist Frankie Boyle, LiGHT 25 welcomes a new light art immersive centrepiece: Re:Vision, a collaboration between Speirs Major Light Architecture and formalighting.

Re:Vision invites visitors to step into a world of light and perception – a sensory journey that challenges how we see and understand the visual experience of other species. Using custom spectral profiles and reimagined Ishihara colour blindness test patterns, the installation explores how different life forms perceive colour and light in ways entirely distinct from our own.

Speirs Major explains, “We’ve always been fascinated by how each species experiences a completely different version of reality, despite sharing the same planet. When you begin to understand this, you start to think about the impact we as lighting designers have on those experiences through artificial light. This installation is intended to open minds – to start a conversation about designing not just for humans, but for the many other living beings that share our spaces.”

To translate complex scientific research into an accessible experience, Speirs Major and formalighting have crafted a series of environments, each based on the spectral vision of different animals. Within these spaces, visitors encounter Ishihara-style colour charts – familiar to many as tests for colour blindness – which appear or vanish depending on the available spectrum. The result is both playful and profound: an artistic incitement that makes us question how others, human or otherwise, perceive the world.

Speirs Major goes on to explain, “It’s not about simulating another species’ vision, but about creating a spark – an opportunity to see differently, even for a moment.”

Through their partnership with formalighting, known for their innovation and precision in light control, Speirs Major were able to bring this vision to life using advanced luminaires and motorised systems that enable dynamic spectral shifts and subtle changes in atmosphere.

“Formalighting have been fantastic collaborators,” Speir Majoir noted. “Their technology allowed us to experiment and deliver light in new ways, pushing beyond traditional boundaries.”

At its heart, Re:Vision is a call for empathy and imagination. Inspired by philosopher Thomas Nagel’s essay What Is It Like to Be a Bat?, the installation embraces the impossibility of truly seeing through another creature’s eyes – and yet, in doing so, invites us to reflect on how we design for a world of difference.

“Humans are the only species that truly needs artificial light,” says Speirs Major. “Yet our use of light affects every other species. Birds stay awake longer under urban lighting, nocturnal creatures lose darkness, and ecosystems are disrupted. This project asks us to think beyond ourselves.”

The installation also resonates with wider conversations around inclusivity and accessibility in design. As Speirs Major explains, “Even within our own species, perception varies – ageing changes how we see, and those with colour blindness experience the world differently. Re:Vision is a reminder that design must account for those differences, cultivating awareness and empathy along the way.”

For visitors to LiGHT 25, Re:Vision is more than an installation – it’s an experience that stays with you. It will make you pause, question, and perhaps even see your own work differently.

In an exhibition that celebrates every aspect of lighting design – from the technical to the poetic – Re:Vision is a symbol of what LiGHT 25 is all about: imagination, exploration, and connection.

Castleford, UK: International retail solutions provider, Sigma, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dan White as Display Director.

With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, White brings a wealth of expertise across retail fixtures, display delivery, and client-focused project execution. Having worked directly in retail before joining Swedish company, ITAB, White developed a deep understanding of the operational realities and customer-facing challenges that retailers encounter every day.

During his 16 years at ITAB, he held several senior leadership positions – including Retail Director, Commercial Director, and most recently, Vice President Interiors for the UK and Baltics. He has led major projects for some of the UK’s leading retailers, including Morrisons, Co-op and ASDA and is widely recognised by his commercial insight, operational leadership, and practical approach – qualities that will further strengthen Sigma’s operations and support its continued growth.

With a proven record of increasing turnover, achieving KPIs, and delivering strategic projects within fixed timelines, White is also known for his ability to develop people, optimise operations, and build long-lasting customer relationships founded on trust and shared goals.

Commenting on his appointment, White from North Lincolnshire said, “I’m thrilled to be joining Sigma and building on the great reputation the display division has within its existing valued client base. I’m passionate about building strong relationships and delivering outstanding innovation, customer service and value for new and existing clients. I’m excited to get started and to demonstrate our expertise and capabilities not only within the display division but also as part of the wider Sigma group.

David Dignam, Group CEO at Sigma said, “I would like to extend a warm welcome to Dan. His exceptional record and reputation precede him. What particularly impressed me is Dan’s proven ability to build and nurture genuine, long-term relationships with clients – relationships built on trust, collaboration, and shared success. His understanding of retail from both the client and supplier perspective, coupled with his strong leadership and delivery focus, make him an outstanding addition to the Sigma team. I’m confident he will play a vital role in our continued success.”

A Midlands renewable energy and lighting manufacturer has secured a prestigious
international defence contract to supply thousands of custom-designed lights for the
flagship aircraft carrier of the French Navy.
Voltacon Energy Systems, which is based on the Burnsall Road Industrial Estate in Coventry,
has been awarded a £100,000 contract by the French Ministry of Armed Forces for the
Charles de Gaulle warship after impressing military engineers with its advanced LED lighting
for the UK’s Royal Navy.

The order for 10,000 tube lights follows a long-standing relationship with the UK Ministry of
Defence, which saw Voltacon supply over 20,000 specialist LED bulbs for vessels including
the HMS Queen Elizabeth, HMS Prince of Wales, Type 45 Destroyers, and various Royal Navy
frigates.
The lights will now be packaged and delivered to France for the engineers on-board the
Charles de Gaulle to fit in the autumn.

A spokesperson for the French Ministry of Armed Forces said: “We have partnered before
with Voltacon to upgrade our own lighting network with very positive results.
“Having a first-hand account of the project on our own aircraft carriers, it was only logical to
extend this offer to the Charles de Gaulle.
“After extensive testing, we concluded that our overall electrical characteristics improved
and that this solution was far more cost, time and environmentally effective than replacing
the fixtures themselves.”
Stefanos Kandilidis, Managing Director of Voltacon Energy Systems, said the deal reflected growing cross-border collaboration under NATO’s framework for shared innovation and
procurement.
“This relationship began at a defence engineering conference where a senior MoD engineer
introduced us to their French counterparts,” he said.
“They were looking to renovate and modernise the lighting systems on the Charles de
Gaulle.
“After testing our strobe lighting, we received positive feedback particularly regarding
improvements in brightness and energy efficiency, and the elimination of magnetic
interference that had plagued older fluorescent systems.”
Voltacon's lights underwent rigorous trials before being selected for full deployment on the
Charles de Gaulle – a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

“We’re honoured to play a part in modernising such an iconic vessel,” Stefanos added. “This
is more than just a business deal – it’s validation of our engineering capabilities and the trust
placed in us through the NATO network.
“Any NATO country can now source our products without going through extended
compliance checks, giving us a direct route to supply defence projects across Europe and
beyond.”

Voltacon now has its sights set on expanding its footprint in global defence supply chains,
including the U.S. Department of Defense.
Stefanos said: “We’re building a strong reputation for problem-solving in complex
environments like naval ships.
“This latest project could be the springboard to even bigger opportunities within NATO and
allied forces.”

Caption: The Charles de Gaulle warship