What services does a lighting designer provide?
RALD provides a lighting layout, which includes the location of the fixtures, installation details, lamp type, wattages, and fixture specifications. I typically do not specify the decorative light fixtures. This is a very subjective process and therefore should be selected by the owner or interior designer. I am strictly a consultant, so the purchase and installation is provided by an electrical contractor. What do you discuss with your clients before putting together a design? I get an idea of the function and architecture of the space first. I recommend options available to the client. We discuss different types of lamps (bulbs), types of fixtures and lighting distributions, such as uplighting, accent lighting, and ambient lighting. How can homeowners help during the process? Through disclosure. The more information they share the more effective I can be at my job. A lack of disclosure is like driving without a map. The better the map, the quicker you are at getting there. It also he
