As the calendar flips to 2026, we’re ringing in the new year with a refreshed and redesigned LD+A. It’s good practice to periodically consider a makeover for oneself (except those late-1980s Zubaz pants that looked like a dazzle of zebras stormed through a Benjamin Moore paint manufacturing facility), and publications are no different. Our goal is to provide a clean and modern design that is fitting of the innovation and creativity on display in the lighting industry. Kudos to Sam Fontanez, creative manager, Commercial Publishing, for his artful eye and the long hours spent in spearheading this effort.
This iteration of LD+A is also a result of what the editorial staff has been building toward over the last couple of years—a collection of voices that are more representative of the global lighting industry. If you’ve been reading the publication for some time, you may recall the now-retired, annual LD+A International: a single issue that succinctly highlighted a handful of design projects across the globe. It was coverage that was separate but not equal, resulting in the move to increase the exposure of global projects and designers in the core magazine.
Stepping outside of the North America bubble, buzzworthy industry events are being held across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, to name a few. As these events grow, LD+A evolves with them. Beginning in 2026, we are rolling out a new column, “Crossing Beams,” that will provide insight into markets outside of North America. Thank you to Katia Kolovea, founder and creative director of Archifos, a boutique multidisciplinary agency based in London, who will serve as our inaugural international columnist.
It’s no secret that the IES has undergone some seismic shifts in how it operates—modernizing processes, expanding its reach, and rethinking how it delivers value to its members. These changes have sparked curiosity from readers who want a clearer picture of where the organization is headed. To meet that need, we’re introducing the column “Inside HQ.” Written by IES Executive Director Colleen Harper, it will appear three times a year and offer candid insights into strategic priorities, upcoming initiatives, and the vision shaping the future of the IES. Consider it your direct line to the heart of the organization.
And there’s more to come. LD+A isn’t just turning the page—it’s breaking out a fresh playbook. We’re shedding our previous skin and stepping into a future that’s global, dynamic, and innovative. New voices, new perspectives, and new ideas are here to guide the way forward. The next chapter of LD+A starts now. Let us know what you think.
Craig Causer
Editor-in-Chief
craig.causer@sagepub.com
THE MAGAZINE OF THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY
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Michele Zimmerman
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