Melissa Cook Pope

06/28/2024

🚨 is doing an exclusive deep dive into the Las Vegas Sphere lighting. Secure your spot below ⬇️

A look inside Las Vegas’s Sphere! Join us for an exclusive deep dive into how lighting works as an integral narrative device of the Sphere’s immersive experience! Listen to two distinguished lighting designers unfold their narratives from concept to completion of the venue’s interior lighting design.

Join us in discovery during our upcoming webinar on July 2 from 4-5pm CET.

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06/23/2024

Poppin the 2014 bubbles with ✨ 🥂 🤩

05/30/2024

Illuminating a Figurative Sculpture with
A sculpture does not necessarily need to be fully illuminated. For lighting to be effective, one must understand how materials play a role in lighting. This will determine how/where to direct the light to achieve the desired effects/results.

Full illumination:
Using both up and down lighting creates a fully illuminated and balanced effect that enhances the sculpture’s form, texture and details. Positioning is key to avoiding glare and unwanted shadows. Installing downlights above the sculpture emphasises the top and upper sections while the up-lights highlight the details of the lower and underside to ensure that all lights overlap slightly to avoid any dark spots.

Uplighting:
This technique creates a dramatic and visually striking effect from the light shining upwards. This works especially well when the light placement is slightly angled as it creates an interesting shadow play, adding depth while enhancing the form and features. Using narrow beam angles and proper shielding can help focus the light precisely on the sculpture.

Downlighting:
This technique creates a spotlight effect that accentuates the sculpture’s form, textures and intricate details without leaving behind a hot spot. Depending on the angle of the light placement, the shadows may be dramatic (enhancing the three-dimensional form) or subtle (natural and sophisticated). Shielding may be needed for visual comfort.

Backlighting:
The light source is placed directly behind the sculpture and should be positioned at the height and angle that best accentuates the contour of the sculpture. This effect washes out the details resulting in a silhouette effect and a contrast between the illuminated background and the darker front of the sculpture.

Selective object illumination:
Selective object illumination involves focusing light to highlight key features while minimising distractions from other areas. It can be used to enhance visual impact, thus creating a dramatic effect. Multiple spotlights equipped with a narrow beam are often used in this application to create a layered effect, enhancing depth and texture.

05/18/2024

05/14/2024

Did you know that Insight Lighting’s Smart Sign is illuminating the way at Denver International Airport? 🛫 Let’s dive into what makes this innovative signage solution perfect for airport and wayfinding projects! 🏙️

First off, let’s talk functionality! The Smart Sign is not your average signage - it’s powered by energy-efficient LEDs, ensuring longevity and sustainability. Plus, its customizable size range means it can adapt to any space, big or small. From guiding travelers to their gates to enhancing the airport’s overall aesthetic, this sign does it all!

But wait, there’s more! 🎉 With its durable construction and easy-to-control features, the Smart Sign is a game-changer for airport environments. Picture this: seamless integration with existing infrastructure, effortless brightness adjustments based on ambient light conditions, and impeccable color accuracy - all thanks to its 0-10V dimming system and Color Rendering Index of 80. ✈️💡

And let’s not forget about convenience! 🙌 With Insight Lighting’s Smart Sign, installation is a breeze, thanks to its pre-installed power supply. 🛠️

So, the next time you’re strolling through Denver International Airport, keep an eye out for our Smart Sign.

05/14/2024

Did you know each SESCO branch has a budget line item allocated to the SESCO guarantee? Why does that matter?
Time is money. There is no time for finger pointing or blame. It doesn’t matter. If we can keep a project rolling smoothing by simply covering it why wouldn’t we?

This company wide expectation of service and follow up was the determining factor in me accepting my position with

04/23/2024

***Local project spotlight***
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Banquette pendant SHADOW STREAMLINE by
Down lights and square cylinders ZOIE family from
RGBW tape under bar by
Back bar tile graze by

The goal in this space was to provide a dim moody bar while providing enough light to still read a menu. As you can see or should I say can’t see, the source in the downlights is hardly visible, same goes for the pendants over the bar. If it weren’t for the puddles of light under the pendants, you wouldn’t be able to tell they were on while the banquette pendants provide a warm and inviting glow in contrast to the bar seating. This draws your attention to your table and the people around you while providing a veil of privacy in the lower light levels but just enough light to still read your menu.

Shout out to Mary Katherine for such a fun project! It turned out fantastic 🤩

04/08/2024

Rooftop eclipse view
Thanks for the hospitality!!

04/08/2024

BS400 parking garage/canopy fixture. Low profile with poly carb lens. Perimeter lit with 10% up light.

04/08/2024

LED lighting fixtures in office spaces offer numerous health benefits. By emitting steady, flicker-free light, they reduce eye strain and discomfort, enhancing employee comfort and productivity. Additionally, the control options and energy efficiency further contribute to a workspace that prioritizes well-being and sustainability.

Active White, from Insight Lighting, is a tunable white light solution that allows precise control over color temperature. It covers a wide range from 2700 Kelvin (warm white) to 6500 Kelvin (cool white). This flexibility supports circadian rhythms, promoting alertness during the day and relaxation in the evening, ultimately benefiting health and well-being in various settings, including offices.

Color-changing lighting has intriguing effects on our well-being. By projecting varying colors of light throughout the day, it mimics natural illumination and helps regulate our circadian rhythms. Certain calming colors, such as blue, green, and light purple, can lead to physiological changes, including reduced anxiety symptoms, lowered blood pressure, and improved relaxation and sleep.

Indirect, asymmetric direct , or batwing lighting can also have positive health benefits. Batwing distribution minimizes glare, asymmetric direct lighting focuses on specific tasks or features, and indirect lighting creates a calming ambient glow. Each approach contributes to visual comfort and well-being in different ways.

Insight Lighting offers a range of fixtures that are amazing additions to any office space. Featured here are a few members of our Structure Family.

Visit www.insightlighting.com to learn more.

04/05/2024

Join us at BUILD IT 2024 and get an HSW LU with our keynote speaker Lynsey Hankins - FCSI. Lynsey will be presenting on “Trauma Informed Design: Breaking the Stigma”
Keynote starts promptly at 3:30.
Avoid long lines at registration and register in advance-
https://www.csimemphis.org/events/build-it-2024