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What if the future of lighting design could transform not only our spaces but our very emotions? Join us for an illuminating presentation by Pinar Onat, the founder of P.ERO Lighting Design in Istanbul. Pinar guides us through the historical evolution of lighting, from ancient rituals to Renaissance masterpieces and contemporary movements like OP art and kinetic art. By weaving together past influences, she highlights the pivotal role of sensory experiences in creating emotionally resonant spaces. Pinar dives into how innovative designs are now leveraging artificial intelligence and sensor technology to craft dynamic, human-centered lighting solutions.

Pinar also brings to light the essential role of sustainability in the future of lighting design. She shares insights on how sustainable practices can seamlessly integrate with technological advancements to create eco-friendly yet cutting-edge lighting systems. Furthermore, she explores the rise of smart lighting systems and their societal impacts, emphasising trends that prioritise human comfort and interaction. This episode offers a rich tapestry of ideas, blending historical perspective with modern ideas.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
When we talk about innovative lighting design for
the future, should we focus onproducts or sensory experience?
The connection between sensoryperception and lighting is a
fundamental factor thatinfluences users' emotional and
physical experiences in a space,so, in this context, the

(00:20):
combination of visual perceptionand the light is quite crucial.
There is a system that is nowpart of our daily lives and
assists us.
It's artificial intelligence.
Sensor technology has advancedconsiderably, and, as lighting

(00:41):
designers, we should incorporatevarious sensors, such as mesh
motion sensors, light sensorsand even quality sensors, into
our concepts.

Speaker 2 (01:01):
Welcome back to the Virtual Lighting Design
Community Podcast, a globalplatform that empowers, inspires
, educates and connects thelighting design community.
This podcast is brought to youby our premium supporters Aero
Hospitality Lighting, creativeLighting Asia, erko, the Signify
Lighting Academy and PhilixLighting.
We are honored to host PinarOnat, an esteemed figure at the

(01:23):
forefront of lighting innovation.
Pinar Onat is the founder ofPero Lighting Design, based in
Istanbul, and she brings awealth of expertise and
creativity to the discourse onthe future of lighting.
In this thought-provoking talk,Pinar unveils the
transformative potential oflighting, aesthetics, sensory
experiences and sustainabilityin the context of the
ever-evolving technologicallandscape.

(01:44):
Explore how Pinar envisions thecontext of the ever-evolving
technological landscape.
Explore how Pinar envisions theintegration of artificial
intelligence in lightingsolutions, enhancing user
interactions and fostering aharmonious coexistence between
technology and human comfort.
This episode is part of ourthematic exploration of the
future of lighting.

Speaker 1 (02:02):
For the full visual experience of Pinar's
presentation head to the virtuallighting design community

(02:33):
platform at members of ParaLighting Design and consultancy,
based in Istanbul.
Today I'm going to talk aboutthe future of lighting design.
To talk about the future oflighting design.
The title of my talk will bethe future of lighting design

(02:53):
aesthetics, sensory experiencesand sustainability.
So let's start with thepresentation.
So today we will examine thetopic, my topic, with five head
subtitles.
The first one is the evolutionof light, art and aesthetic
approaches.
The second one is an innovativelighting design for sensory

(03:17):
experience.
The third one is, of course,sustainability, the cornerstone
of future lighting.
And the fourth one, technologyand smart lighting systems.
Sustainability, the cornerstoneof featured lighting.
And the fourth one, technologyand smart lighting systems.
And last one, featured trends,human-centered design and
societal impacts.
So I believe it's necessary toconsider the historical

(03:42):
evolution to discuss the futureof lighting design.
So I will briefly and roughlytalk about the historical
evolution.
In the historical development,aesthetics, concepts in
architecture and the lightaesthetics in design will be
prominent.
As you know, in ancient timesthere were ritual illuminations

(04:04):
and materials used, such ascandles, oil lamps, torches,
argan lamps.
So areas, spaces wereilluminated and art was created
using these things.
So the Renaissance periodwitnessed significant changes
symbolizing a majortransformation in art.

(04:25):
Painters emphasized realism byadopting the technique of
lighting, light and shadow, andperspective.
Advances in perspective focusedon more accurate and realistic
representation of objects.
While the effects of lightincrease the sense of depth and

(04:46):
distance, by achieving dramaticeffects through light-shadow
contrast, artists aim tocaptivate the viewer.
Bright and shaded transitionsemphasize the volume and depth
of objects, adding realism tothe works.
So the painters made anatomicaldetails more pronounced with

(05:11):
the use of light, preferring itto come from natural sources and
be modeled with softtransitions.
Following all these movementsin art in the century,
especially OP art and kineticart, brought a new and

(05:31):
contemporary approach to lightusage.
These movements focus onaesthetic experiences involving
optical illusions, a sense ofmovement and viewer
participation, placing light atthe center of art, movement and
viewer participation, placinglight at the center of art.
So, speaking of these artmovements, it's like OP art,
kinetic art, light art, lightinstallations, electronic art

(05:59):
and so on.
So if we need to talk about theaesthetic concepts now, in
ancient Greek and Romanarchitecture, aesthetic features
focus on symmetry, proportionand balance.
Open-air temples and monumentswere designed using natural
light, while open courtyards orspecial openings were generally
preferred for lighting indoorspaces In medieval aesthetics.

(06:25):
Gothic architecture focused onornamentation and details.
So the aesthetic effects of thecolored stained glass windows,
the place of the religiousthemes in design, were
highlighted, highlighted InGothic cathedrals.

(06:52):
Tall and colorful stained glasswindows brought colored light
into indoor spaces, creating amystical atmosphere.
In the Middle Ages, dramaticcontrast of light and darkness
added a mystical atmosphere toindoor spaces, emphasizing the
religious atmosphere.
In Renaissance, the aestheticresearch of artists in
Renaissance period onperspective, light, shadow usage

(07:13):
and anatomy comes to theforefront.
Ideal proportions, rationalityand order are emphasized.
So during the Renaissance,architects began to emphasize
indoor spaces more withperspective and light games.
So, like Renaissance painters,architects also brought

(07:37):
architectural details to theforefront using light and shadow
.
In Baroque and Rococo aestheticsI would say there is a dramatic
and more emotional designapproach in the Baroque period.
Compared to the other periodit's more ornate, light and
elegant.
In the Baroque palaces andchurches were often illuminated

(08:00):
with surprisingly ornatechandeliers and candle systems
Surprisingly ornate chandeliersand candle systems.

(08:20):
The effect use of light hasbeen important to emphasize
architecture and add a dramaticatmosphere to indoor spaces.
So in neoclassical and romanticaesthetic there is a more
simplified aestheticunderstanding.
Here we see the emotionalexpression of the romantic
period and the influence ofnature.
Indoor spaces, large publicspaces, large public areas,

(08:46):
shopping malls and streets beganto be illuminated with
electricity.
In modern period aesthetics, wesee the emergence of minimalism,
functionalism and more othermodern aesthetic approaches.
The influence of abstract artand emphasizes on geometric

(09:08):
forms are highlighted Incontemporary aesthetics.
Different aesthetic approachesand the styles in contemporary
architecture stand out.
We see that the influence oftechnology and the
sustainability contributes toaesthetics.
So in modern architecture,minimalism and functionality

(09:28):
take precedence.
Throughout this process, eachera has enriched aesthetically
and technologically redefiningthe art of light in the modern
art world.
All right, when we talk aboutinnovative lighting design for
the future, should we focus onproducts or sensory experience,

(09:51):
or should we start from thisathletic structure and consider
its contribution to sensoryexperience?
The relationship between sensoryexperience and lighting
established in a space is highlyvaluable.
The connection between sensoryperception and lighting is a

(10:13):
fundamental factor thatinfluences users' emotional and
physical experiences in a space.
So in this context, thecombination of visual perception
and the light is quite crucial.
Eyes create the atmosphere ofthe space by perceiving ambient
light, so the use of intensityand natural light significantly

(10:38):
affects visual perception.
Light enhances sensory contrastby making objects in the space
stand out.
So the adequate contrastcreates a sense of depth and
emphasizes the dimension of thespace.
Light creates a sense ofmovement by casting shadows on

(10:58):
the objects.
Dynamic lighting effects enrichthe sensory experience.
But of course, while discussingall of this, it's essential to
emphasize the importance of ahuman-centric lighting design
approach.
Human-centric lighting designprioritizes users' comfort,

(11:26):
safety and overall experience.
In this context, lightingarrangements are organized
according to tasks, so ergonomiclighting reduces eye fatigue.
The color temperature of lightsources can affect our circadian

(11:46):
rhythm.
A color temperature close tonatural light increases users'
energy level throughout the day.
So appropriate lighting levelsfor the environment enable the
users' eyes to adapt quickly.
So adequate contrast andconsistent lighting enhance the

(12:09):
comfort in the space.
So to enhance the sensoryexperience, we also need to
implement design strategies.
So design strategies to enhancethe sensory experiences include
incorporating.
So design strategies to enhancethe sensory experiences include

(12:32):
incorporating other sensoryelements along with the light.
So in the scope, pleasantscents used in conjunction with
lighting effects can enhance thesensory experience definitely
In addition to light.
Using tactile surfaces allowsusers to physically interact
with space.
So light games and storytellingcan provide users with an

(12:55):
emotional and mental experience.
Of course, when discussing thefuture of lighting design,
sustainability should not beforgotten.
It's the cornerstone of thefuture of lighting design.
Sustainability should not beforgotten.
It's the cornerstone of thefuture of lighting.
In the lighting design of thefuture, there will be a strong
relationship between aestheticsand function, sensory experience

(13:17):
and sustainability.
Enrichment occurs with thecorrect use of light.
Reflecting a sustainableapproach by combining energy
efficiency and environmentallyfriendly design principles Does

(13:45):
the aesthetic appeal of thedesign, combined with the energy
savings and environmentalresponsibilities, will shape a
lighting paradigm for the future.
In this context, applicationssuch as the use of
Energy-efficient lamps andfixtures, automatic sensor
integration and adjustablelighting levels according to
needs allow us to envision afuture where aesthetics and

(14:07):
functions are integrated withsustainability.
Maximizing the use of naturallight through elements such as
windows and skylights in thebuildings reduces energy
consumption and improves theindoor quality.
The use of recyclable materialsin production of lighting

(14:27):
fixtures and components reduceswaste and contributes to the
conservation of the naturalresources.
Long-dusting can easilymaintainable lighting products,
reduce waste and also allow formore efficient use of the

(14:50):
resources.
Implementing strategies toreduce the carbon footprint in
the production, transportationand disposal processes of
lighting systems is a correctsolution to minimize
environmental impacts.
So the electricity is one ofthe largest consumers of energy

(15:13):
required for transportation.
Required for transportation, weeither need to reduce the
amount of energy required forproduction or decrease
dependence on carbon emittingfuels.
Of course, while discussing allof this, we must not overlook

(15:34):
one thing In evaluating theseaspects, there is a system that
is now part of our daily livesand assists us.
It's artificial intelligence.
With the help of artificialintelligence, we can assess all
these elements more innovatively.
The impact of digital control insmart lighting systems on the

(15:58):
energy management and theflexibility of lighting design
is significant.
Sensor technology has advancedconsiderably various sensors,
such as motion sensors, lightsensors and even air quality

(16:23):
sensors into our concepts.
Actually, I won't go into thedetails right now, as it is not
the focus of our currentdiscussion, but it can be said
that using the sensors in smartlighting systems provides a more
adaptive and energy-efficientlighting.

(16:43):
Examining the effect ofcolor-changing lighting on the
user experience from theperspective of color psychology
is possible.
Dynamic, interactive colorchanges have a significant
impact on the ambient of a space.
Touch controls, the use ofsmart phone applications and

(17:07):
user-friendly control interfacesenable lighting systems to
become more interactive andcustomizable.
It's possible to discuss howdigital art can be integrated
into lighting design and enrichthe aesthetic of space.
So the digital art projectshave considerable impacts on the

(17:36):
users and the experience of adesign of the spaces.
I mention this because it's notabout using the latest products
, but rather focusing on what wecan achieve and buy using
technology.
I believe we should concentrateon this scenario In the future

(18:01):
of lighting design.
The impact on society becomeshighly significant alongside
human-centered design.
If there is a term that willresonate deeply with people,
it's artificial intelligence.
I mentioned already about this,but now we can talk about
artificial intelligence now.

(18:22):
So when discussing the futureof lighting design, the
potential of applications of AIshould be emphasized.
A design approach focused onuser needs is a crucial aspect
that demands attention.
Artificial intelligencealgorithms analyze users'

(18:44):
lighting preferences and habits.
For example, in an officesetting, ai can determine
lighting preferences based on aperson's energy levels
throughout the day and workprocesses.
Another example in a hotellobby, ai-supported lighting

(19:09):
systems can automatically adjustbased on guests' arrival and
departure times, weatherconditions and the overall
atmosphere of the space theoverall atmosphere of the space.
Ai-supported lighting designsplay an important role in

(19:30):
enhancing the atmosphere of thespace and improving the user's
quality of life.
Another example in a coffeeproject, lighting schemes that
vary according to customers'preferences and the different
times of the day, facilitated byAI, can create a warm and
inviting atmosphere like awelcoming career.
So AI-supported lighting designscan adjust lighting colors and

(19:54):
tones based on users' emotionalstates.
If I give another example in ayoga studio, an AI-supported
lighting system can create alight atmosphere suitable for
different meditation sessions,contributing to users'
relaxation.
In a home, an AI-supportedlighting system can personalize

(20:25):
light colors and intensityaccording to individual's
activities in the room and alignwith their circadian rhythms.
It can support the naturalwaking processes with lighter
tones in the morning andencourage relaxation with warmer

(20:46):
colors in the evening.
So when creating AI-supportedlighting designs, it's essential
to adopt a design process thatinvolves the participation of
communities and cultures.
For instance, in a stilllighting planning project, an

(21:07):
application that encouragesfeedback from the local
population for lighting systemstailored to cultural and
societal needs can be employed.
Of course, these detailscontribute to enhance the
quality of life.
So, with the technology,anything is possible, as long as

(21:31):
we refrain from imposinglimiting rules on ourselves.
Thank you.

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