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IALD LIGHTING DESIGN WORKSHOP 16–18 October 2026

This practical, public workshop focuses on planning spatial, aesthetic, and functional lighting within a natural environment. Participants will work in small groups to develop lighting design concepts, test ideas after dark, and construct actual lighting solutions that will remain on display for the public. The workshop is suitable for architects, landscape architects, lighting specialists, and students wishing to expand their toolkit in the field of lighting design.

What is covered:
- Lighting fundamentals: lighting techniques, color temperature, optics.
- The impact of lighting on space, materials, and people; visual hierarchy and
focal points.
- Lighting needs and disturbances — who needs light and when, and
how light can be disruptive if used at the wrong time or place.
- From concept to execution: generating and realizing ideas.
- Teamwork: communication, scheduling, division of tasks.

EXPLORE THE SCHEDULE

WORKSHOP LEADERS

Johan Moritz An IALD member, he has worked as a recognized lighting designer in Malmö, Sweden, for the past 24 years, contributing to the creation of prestigious lighting solutions. During his tenure, he has led the establishment of the City of Malmö’s lighting design department, which has since grown into a three-person team of specialists.

Between 2015 and 2018, Moritz initiated the "Lighting Metropolis" project, aimed at developing innovative lighting solutions to improve the quality of the living environment. As an expert in the field of lighting design, he prioritizes knowledge transfer and is active internationally as a conference speaker, workshop facilitator, and lecturer.

Katrin Kivisikk is an independent lighting designer and engineer whose professional focus lies in architectural lighting design, lighting calculations, and the management of control systems. He possesses extensive experience in developing lighting solutions for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Katrin holds a master's degree in Architectural Lighting and Design Management from Wismar University. To further develop her professional expertise, she has participated in numerous international lighting workshops and contributed to the organization of TAVA2021.

Since 2023, he has been a member of the Estonian Centre for Standardisation and Accreditation’s technical committee EVS/TK 24 "Lighting Technology." Additionally, he is a member of the Estonian Lighting Designers Association (EVDA). Kivisikk heads Aether Lighting Design, a lighting design studio based in Tallinn.

https://www.aetherlightingdesign.com/

WORKSHOP`S

TIME AND PLACE

16 – 18/10/2026

University of Tartu Botanical Garden / Tartu, Lai 38

WORKSHOP`S

ACTIVITIES

PARTICIPATION IN LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS

Workshop leaders will provide an overview of the full process and share insights into the latest industry trends.

COMPOSITION OF SITE-SPECIFIC ANALYSIS

Investigating and analyzing the location and history of workshop objects both during the day and at night to gain an in-depth understanding of the location and its context.

CREATING A CONCEPT

With the help of a supervisor, creative collaboration is carried out to develop lighting design concepts.

CREATING AND TESTING PROTOTYPES

Sketches and prototypes are created, different materials and lighting solutions are tested to bring their ideas to life.

CONSTRUCTION OF INSTALLATIONS

Full-scale lighting solutions for the urban space will be built at the selected location.

PARTICIPATING IN GROUP DISCUSSIONS

Participate in critical discussions with peers and supervisor, receiving constructive feedback to improve your work

PUBLIC ATTENTION

The lighting design installation completed in the workshop will be presented to a wider audience on the TAVA26 light trail.

SCHEDULE

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE AND PARTICIPATION

Töötuba toimub 17.-25.10.2026.

━ Arrival in Tartu

━ Kogunemine kell 12:00 : ülevaade paiga ajaloolisest, kultuurilisest ja linnalisest kontekstist.

━ Evening: official opening of TAVA26. Celebrations and networking event. On-site visit to understand the existing lighting and identify potential challenges and opportunities.

━ Team formation and first brainstorming session.

━ Evening: official opening of TAVA26. Celebrations and networking event. Pimedas: varustuse testimine

━ Evening: official opening of TAVA26. Celebrations and networking event. Kontseptsioonide esitamine ja arutelud tiimides. Tagasiside juhendajatelt.

━ Evening: official opening of TAVA26. Celebrations and networking event. Evening: creating and on-site testing of prototypes.

━ Handing out cables and checking site safety and security.

━ Teams begin building the lighting solutions.

━ Evening: official opening of TAVA26. Celebrations and networking event. installatsioonide ehitamine

━ vajadusel programmeerimine.

━ Installation work and final touches.

━ Ringkäik ja lõplik ülevaatus juhendajate poolt, tagasiside.

━ TAVA26 peamised päevad, näitused kontserdid. Töötoas osalejatele tasuta sissepääs kõigile päevadele

━ Mahavõtmine, demonteerimine ja kokkupakkimine (kes saab, see tuleb appi)

HOW TO SIGN UP?

Workshop prices:

We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds, including both students and professionals. Selection is based on a short motivation letter. Maximum group size is 20 participants. Universities can integrate the workshop into their academic programs.

Student (with certificate)
50€

An adult
125€

Supporter's ticket
250€

*Käibemaksukohuslasele lisandub käibemaks. Võimalik teha arve ka ilma käibemaksuta. Töötoas osalejatel on õigus pääseda tasuta biennaali alale ja kontserditele.

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