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2025 IESNYC Student Lighting Competition Entry
2025 IESNYC Student Lighting Competition: A Sight for Sore Eyes
This year's 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.
Student submitters should use this form to upload the images and description of your project. Unique links will be provided so that students may register now, and upload your project documentation by the March 1st deadline. The website will be used to make your projects accessible to professionals, friends and family,. Note that the judging for the event will take place at LEDucation.
The 2025 Student Lighting Competition will be a live event at the LEDucation conference, Hilton Midtown in NYC. Students may set up between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM on Monday, March 17th. Each project should also include a title and artist's statement of no more than one tabloid-sized sheet which describes the glare challenge your work addresses, and can include process images and diagrams if you choose. The projects will be viewable by LEDucation attendees on Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 pm and Wednesday 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, March 18th at 5:00 PM. Student projects must remain until Wednesday, March 19th at 3:00 PM, striking of the projects will occur between 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM on Wednesday.
NOTE: The entry form saves your info as you complete each page. Students do not have to finish the entry form to reserve a spot. Students should be able to return to and edit their entry by using the same computer from the same IP address, allowing them to upload photos and videos at a later date. All info must be entered by March 1st.
