This week’s Light Connect features two innovative lighting solutions built for real-world projects. QTL’s upgraded SHIELD LED strip delivers specification-grade performance, IP67 protection, and simplified installation for challenging applications, while BK Lighting’s newly redesigned Nite Star offers improved optics, higher output, and greater reliability for outdoor environments. We’re also looking forward to celebrating outstanding projects at the IES Phoenix Illumination Awards Gala and recognizing the latest winners of our AZL Golf Simulator League.

This week’s Light Connect spotlights Tom Dixon, the iconic British design brand known for creating bold, sculptural lighting that transforms interiors into unforgettable spaces. We’re also featuring Lumenwerx’s Aera Reflex, an innovative fixture that combines the flexibility of a downlight and cylinder in one sleek design, delivering precise, low-glare illumination while maintaining a clean ceiling aesthetic for today’s architectural projects.

This week’s Light Connect explores lighting solutions that do more than illuminate. Intra Lighting’s Pyrymyd transforms the ceiling into a design feature by combining glare-free lighting, acoustic performance, and sustainable materials in one innovative system, while Vibia’s Offset Collection uses dynamic color and temperature control to create personalized lighting experiences. We also share practical guidance on choosing the right color temperature and why selecting the right Kelvin early in the design process can dramatically influence the look and feel of a space.