Master the technical and creative skills required to succeed as a professional lighting designer.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of lighting design, covering the fundamental principles of light, human response, and technical application. It examines the role of a lighting designer across various sectors, including interior and exterior environments, while detailing the use of industry-standard software like DIALux EVO and AGI 32. Participants will explore specific lighting requirements for diverse projects such as offices, retail shops, industrial plants, and sports facilities, alongside the importance of energy efficiency and international lighting standards. The curriculum emphasizes the balance between artistic vision and technical precision, offering practical insights into luminaire selection, calculation methodologies, and professional communication with stakeholders.
37 activities • 36 videos • duration: 4h 13m
Architect / Lighting Designer / LEED AP
Nelca Roco is a Filipino architect, sustainable design professional, and prominent lighting designer best known as a certified, official global trainer for DIALux lighting design software. Professional Background • Education & Credentials: She is a licensed architect by profession, a UAP member, and a LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional). She holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture Education from Mapúa University. • Industry Experience: She spent over a decade working in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) as a lighting designer for prominent global brands like Thorn Lighting and the Zumtobel Group. Her portfolio features diverse Middle Eastern infrastructure projects encompassing retail, facade, road, and sports lighting. • Training & Entrepreneurship: She is certified by DIAL Germany as an official DIALux Trainer. She founded NRoco Lighting Design, offering global training courses, tutorials, and educational literature for aspiring lighting professionals. Online Presence and Influence Operating under the philosophy of "sharing knowledge for free," she has built a massive community online. She hosts a highly popular Nelca Roco, Lighting Design YouTube Channel with tens of thousands of subscribers where she uploads detailed guides on industry software like DIALux Evo, Relux, AGI32, and AutoCAD. She is also a published author on Amazon and Udemy, having written books such as How to Become an Effective Lighting Designer.
