ACE January 2020

Industry Speaks I I Lighting
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Ar. Arjun Rathi, Principal Designer,
Arjun Rathi Design
Light design tends
to be very project
specific
An architect and light designer by profession, Arjun Rathi belives that globalisation has
amplified the importance of light design. His studio Arjun Rathi Design has been responsible
for the creation of exclusive collections which adorn a long list of high-rises, commercial
spaces and individual properties.
What is your idea of a good design?
The first sign of good design is the
emotional connect it establishes with the
end user. This is a sort of relevancy which
exists in any element of creativity - be it
light design, furniture design or any other
interior accessory. Even great works of art
are famous because of the way they connect
with the individual minds. Having said that
the object of design is destined to serve a
function, besides which it is beautiful, at
times ostentatious and also enhances the
look and feel of the space in question.
dynamic, since the character of light design,
among other factors is facilitated by the
nature of the project in question.
With increasing globalisation and with
more Indians travelling these days, unlike
earlier, how has it altered the taste of
Indians when it comes to designer lighting?
Globalisation is making people more
aware of what they can connect with. It
has also amplified the importance of light
design. Well-travelled Indians are exposed
to a design syntax which they remained
oblivious to, for a long time. People travel,
visit branded hotels, check out the tourist
hot-spots and observe. Fascinated by the
elements of design they are exposed to, once
back home, they try to recreate a similar
When it comes to light design, does the
definition remain the same or does it get
altered? Is it static and dynamic?
Lighting is one of the key aspects of interior
design. It adds to the perception one has
about a space. When done correctly it woos
and surprises otherwise even well-designed
interiors fail to impress. Light design tends
to be very project specific, there’s no single
set formula which can be put to work. So
I like to believe that light design is indeed
The Molecular Fission installation for
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