Light and emotions : exploring lighting cultures; conversations with lighting designers

Laganier, Vincent

Light  triggers ambiances in different ways and has a profound impact on the way people perceive and experience their environment. Professional lighting designer’s insights have shown that lighting affects people emotionally. The same lighting concept can mean different things to people, depending upon their cultural sensitivities, individual taste and past experiences. As new technologies make it possible to do things that were not possible earlier, this question becomes increasingly important.