2025 IESNYC Student Lighting Competition
Exhibition and Awards Ceremony

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The IESNYC welcomes you to the 2025 Student Lighting Competition Exhibition and Awards Ceremony taking place at the LEDucation Trade Show and Conference. This vibrant and exciting event will showcase the exceptional talent and creativity of students from design colleges and universities from across the city. Enjoy the energy and anticipation of the announcement of winners at the Awards Ceremony and join in on this celebration of our next generation of lighting designers. Be inspired by their innovative designs and fresh ideas that will undoubtedly light up the industry for years to come!

SCHEDULE
Awards Ceremony: Tuesday, March 18th at 5:00pm
Exhibition Open:
Tuesday, March 18th 12:00pm – 6:00pm 
Wednesday, March 19th  9:00am – 3:00pm

The 2025 Challenge
A Sight for Sore Eyes challenges students to share an eyesore experience and construct a three-dimensional study to solve the visual discomfort of viewers. The proliferation of LED has led to great efficiency and optical control, but exposure to glare, flicker and spikes in the spectrum can cause eye strain. The sparkle of a chandelier can be pleasant, but consider the discomfort of exposed LEDs in streetlights, intense blue LED high beams in cars, or the frustration of flickering lighting when trying to capture a TikTok. Thoughtful design considers the comfort of the viewer while still delivering the right light for the application.

View the 2024 Gallery of Submissions

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