A Beginner’s Course In Lighting Design

Spark: A Beginner’s Course In Lighting Design

Course Overview

Attention architects, interior designers, engineers, suppliers, and property developers! Are you ready to take your lighting design skills to the next level? Do you want to deliver exceptional lighting solutions that elevate your projects to new heights? Then this seminar is perfect for you!

Learn how to create custom lighting designs that meet your clients’ unique needs and exceed their expectations. Discover how to select the perfect fixtures and controls to achieve your vision and enhance your project’s aesthetics and functionality.

This programme is a rare opportunity for you to connect with other like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and build valuable connections. By attending this seminar, you will gain a competitive edge in the industry and be able to deliver outstanding lighting solutions that set you apart from the competition.

Don’t let your projects fall short of excellence! Register now for our lighting design seminar and take your career to new heights. Seize this opportunity to network with fellow professionals and learn from the best in the industry.

 

The Programme

This 2-day lighting design and Dialux training program for beginners covers all the essential topics required to design their lighting with the help of Dialux, a popular lighting design software. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the software’s basic, as well as practical skills in using the software to create lighting designs.

By the end of the training program, attendees will have a solid understanding of the Dialux software and be able to confidently use it for their lighting design projects. They will have learned how to create projects, import files, add, and edit rooms and light sources, set up lighting scenes, and analyze results. Attendees will also have gained knowledge of working with luminaire manufacturers’ data and advanced calculations, enabling them to create accurate lighting designs and reports.

Overall, the 2-day Dialux training program provides a comprehensive introduction to the software and equips attendees with the essential skills required to use it effectively.

 

Objectives:

  • Understand the principles of lighting and how lighting can affect the perception of space.
  • Learn about lighting design standards and guidelines, including illuminance levels, color temperature, and color rendering.
  • Learn about the various types of light sources, luminaires, and lighting systems available in the market.
  • Gain knowledge about the energy efficiency of lighting systems and how to design for sustainability.
  • Understand the role of Dialux Evo software in the design process.
  • Learn how to navigate the Dialux Evo user interface and use basic functions such as creating new projects, adding rooms, and importing CAD files.
  • Learn how to create lighting plans, including setting up luminaires and defining illuminance levels.
  • Develop skills in selecting and placing luminaires, including understanding photometric data and selecting appropriate luminaires for specific applications.
  • Gain knowledge about visualizing lighting designs using Dialux Evo’s rendering and animation features.

Outcome:

  • Understanding of the basic principles of lighting design and the role of Dialux Evo software in the design process.
  • Ability to navigate the Dialux Evo user interface and use basic functions such as creating new projects, adding rooms, and importing CAD files.
  • Ability to create lighting plans, including setting up luminaires and defining illuminance levels.
  • Skills in selecting and placing luminaires, including understanding photometric data and selecting appropriate luminaires for specific applications.
  • Knowledge of how to visualize lighting designs using Dialux Evo’s rendering and animation features.
  • Ability to create realistic lighting simulations and export visualizations.
  • Basic understanding of lighting design standards and guidelines, including illuminance levels, color temperature, and color rendering.
  • Familiarity with the various types of light sources, luminaires, and lighting systems available in the market.
  • Understanding of lighting controls, including basic and advanced lighting controls, daylight harvesting, and energy efficiency.
  • Ability to apply the knowledge gained in the course to design a lighting plan and visualization using Dialux Evo software.

Who Should Attend

  • Architects
  • M&E Engineers
  • Interior Designers
  • Lighting Designers / Specialist
  • Building Contractors and Developer
  • Project Management

Training Methodology

  • Theory
  • Case studies
  • Exercises

Course Duration

2 day(s), 9.30am – 4.30pm

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction To Lighting Design And Dialux Evo

  • Introduction to lighting design.
  • Lighting Design Standards and Guidelines

Module 2: Understanding Lighting Design And Dialux Evo

  • Explain good lighting design practices and how it will impact the stakeholders.
  • Types of Light Sources, Luminaires, and Lighting Systems

Module 3: Exploring Dialux Evo

  • Introduction of Dialux Evo, including an introduction to the interface and commonly used commands.
  • Differentiating Dialux Evo from other software programmes.
  • Working with Dialux Evo

Module 4: Designing With Dialux Evo

  • Working with luminaire manufacturer’s data
  • Setting up lighting scenes
  • Optimization and documentation
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Q&A and wrap up