Lighting Consultant

Things to Consider When Hiring a Lighting Consultant

There's a lot to be said for experience. Sure, you could replace a lamp in your house but what if you needed a new lighting point or some new sockets? If you've never done this before (although I would ask you not too), it's probably fair to say that something might go wrong and most people hire an electrician.

The same is true for lighting consultants. With years and decades of experience in lighting design, luminaires, lamp and ballast configuration, lighting consultants bring out the best in your environment with the flick of a switch.

Here are some tips to consider when hiring a specialist designer:

Do not hesitate to ask for quotes

Credentials: Are they certified to recognized industry standards and to what level (get proof)?

Design approach: Are they knowledgeable? How many years' experience?

Project familiarity: Do they know the full project scope, and what it will require? For example, an art gallery's lighting is different from a shopping center.

Previous projects: what else has the design team done? Have others been pleased?

What Does a Lighting Consultant Do?

This question has been asked many times. Essentially, a consultant will be qualified enough to address all of the aspects of quality lighting design and specification. This includes safety & security, mood lighting, comfort, functionality, energy efficiency, client budget considerations, verification of fixture, design prediction, and fixture maintainability. These qualifications are achieved through both education and lighting industry experience. Lighting Consultants are able to provide a specialized lighting design service.