Designer's Portfolio

	Rebecca Weir - Design Director Profile: After excelling at a career in the city, Rebecca retrained as an Interior Designer. It was the interaction and dynamics of light within an environment that captivated her and after three successful years working as Senior Designer at John Cullen Lighting, Light IQ was formed. Rebecca can conceptualise a multitude of lighting scenarios and prides herself in establishing relationships, often over many years, with clients, manufacturers and artists to ensure stunning effects. She knows inherently what will work and most importantly, is able to effectively communicate her ideas with clients, developers and electricians to ensure a spectacular end result. Rebecca’s ability to harness and maximise the creative potential of light, to explore and push the boundaries of imagination has led to the successful completion of over 450 residential and commercial projects both in the UK and abroad. Her wide-ranging experience and qualifications enable her to present lectures throughout the year at KLC School of Design as well as at design shows such as Grand Designs, Focus and The House & Garden Fair. Rebecca also produces and presents a variety of RIBA accredited CPD seminars to Architect and Interior Design Practices across the UK. In the past she has been a columnist for House and Garden magazine acting as their Lighting Specialist for two years. Written articles have also been included in The Times, Homes & Gardens, County Life and Bridge for Design to name but a few. Rebecca received a BA(Hons) Philosophy, post graduate certification in Environmental Information Technology, Honors in Interior Design at KLC & a diploma from the Society of Light & Lighting (SLL). Portfolio: This stunning bathroom, with back-lit onyx, glazed privacy panels and illuminated false skylights exemplifies the close relationship required between client, architect, specialist contractors and lighting designer. It was a pleasure to work on such a challenging and glamorous brief and one that ended looking so effortless in its simplicity.

	Roberto Serra - Senior Lighting Designer Profile: Prior to Light IQ, Roberto worked within a Building Services Consultancy for several years, gaining extensive design experience in mid to large scale projects both in the United Kingdom and abroad. His approach to lighting design is based on a deep understanding of the physics of light and a sound technical background given by his education in Engineering and the attainment of the LET Diploma in Lighting Portfolio: Garden Designer : Charlotte Rowe Project: Roof terrace in North London. The brief was to create a soft lighting scheme to enhance the beauty of the garden whilst not disturbing the wonderful views across London. The lighting scheme was designed to be simple and unobtrusive. Carefully placed spike spots uplight the olive trees and the water feature, while spotlights have been set to downlight on to the pergola to catch the pattern of the wooden trellis and surrounding planters. Glare guards have been included for all visible fittings to minimise glare. While low voltage light sources have been adopted to render the colours of the plants, highly efficient sources have been used elsewhere. A series of small blue LED uplights with Svarovski crystals recessed into the floor decking lead the way to a seating area, where linear LEDs have been set concealed under the wooden benches to provide a soft wash of light at low level. Here guests can relax, have a drink and enjoy the wonderful view. Transformers, LED drivers and other control gear have been completely concealed buried in planters or under the decking. Lighting control is via the Wise Box kit, a lighting and user friendly lighting control system that allows switching the lights from anywhere in the garden or the apartment via a wireless controller or via a wall mounted keypad at the access point to the terrace.

	Sandra Correa - Senior Lighting Designer Profile: Sandra initially trained as an Architect in Colombia and Denmark, prior to specialising in Architectural Lighting, completing an MSC in Light and Lighting at UCL. She is a creative and dynamic designer with a strong sense of communication and attention to detail which she has brought to every project over the last ten years. Sandra has an extensive portfolio; working for several internationally recognised lighting consultants, she has had many opportunities to work on luxury, award winning projects across the world, including high end retail units, private residences, hospitality, restaurants, public realm and historic buildings. Her experience in project management allows her to take responsibility for both client and design team liaison from the initial concept stage, scheme design, right through to the final implementation and site commissioning of a project. Sandra has also carried out bespoke luminaire design in conjunction with manufacturers to develop unique solutions for a particular project.

	Jonathan Martin - Lighting Designer Profile: Jonathan’s passion for lighting was inspired by working within theatre for a number of years with roles from general crew right up to lighting designer and lighting management. He enjoys using light to change the dynamic and feel of an environment and due to the temporary nature of theatre moved to architectural lighting where his designs are more permanent. He graduated from Rose Bruford College with a BA (Hons) in Lighting Design. Portfolio: Project: Ready Steady Light

	Natalie Timmerman - Lighting Designer Profile: Natalie is inspired by all areas of the Design Industry. She Gained a National Diploma in Industrial Design in 1999 and then graduated from London Guildhall University with a BA Hons in Furniture Design and Technology 2002. She is continually inspired by the presentation of products and spaces, having previously worked as a Visual Merchandiser for Habitat where she was able to express creativity and spatial awareness to resolve problems. Natalie has six and a half years experience in the Lighting Industry, and is both technically and practically minded. Lighting is now an integral part of her life. Portfolio: Project:Contemporary Family Home Discreet lighting brings the features of this contemporary family home to life. Each room has been personalised with a combination of colours, decorative finishes and unique features; each of which is thoughtfully offset by both natural and architectural lighting.

	Tongqing Wang - Lighting Designer Profile: Tongqing (TQ) is A UCL Master of Science qualified Lighting Designer with many years International and UK experience. He has full of passion in all areas of lighting and has experience in lighting urban plan, outdoor lighting, public building lighting, hotel lighting, office lighting, stage lighting and of course residential lighting. Tongqing (TQ) would like to develop a design for a creative thinking with strong product knowledge and experience in lighting market. He consistently delivers fashionable, effective, appropriate and accurate lighting information to our clients.


	Kane Harrison - Lighting Designer Profile: Having joined Light IQ after relocating from Queensland, Australia Kane has worked within the architectural lighting industry since 2006 and has studied both lighting and Computer Aided Drafting at the Queensland University of Technology. In that time he has worked within independent lighting consultancies on numerous projects and has experience with various high end residential and commercial projects throughout the United Arab Emirates and South East Asia. Kane is passionate about all aspects of lighting and achieving unique illuminated visual outcomes which please both the lighting requirements of the client and end user of the space.

	Megan Murphy – Assistant Lighting Designer Profile: Megan has joined Light IQ after much experience in theatre lighting, both in the UK and the US. As her experience continued to grow she began to gain an appreciation for the architectural and residential side of the industry. She has joined us to make the jump from theatre to architecture approaching that change with an open mind and proactive attitude. Megan is currently in her final year at Central School of Speech and Drama studying BA: Theatre Practice; Theatre Lighting Design.


	Prasit Chaipipatthana - Freelance Web Designer/Developer Profile: Prasit came to live in England in 2005 and in 2006 joined Light IQ as a Freelance Web Designer/Developer. He supports the Directors, Designers, SEO team and product sales on all aspects of our website content in design, e-commerce and marketing strategy. Prasit completed an MBA at The Hague University, the Netherlands in 2000, and then worked for four years as Web Designer/Developer for a company in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

	Lynda Moule - Office Manager Profile: Lynda joined Light IQ over five years ago after returning to the UK from the Middle East. In Doha she set up and ran a relocation company to service the considerable influx of personnel for large oil companies and the 2006 Middle East Games. She organises the company’s extensive CPD programme both at our offices and at Architectural and Design practices. She is first point of contact for enquiries and runs all aspects of the company’s daily requirements.

	Agnieszka Fronczak - Stock Manager Profile: After studying Economics at College in Poland Agneiszka came to Britain in August 2000 to study English. In 2005 Agnieszka started work for Light IQ as Stock Manager, she manages all aspects of product buying and distribution, liaising closely with suppliers to maintain optimum delivery times and keeping clients and designers informed.

	Philp Moule - Business and Financial Director Profile: After completing a Business degree at Cass Business School at City University Philip worked for eight years in Corporate Finance in the City of London. In 2003 Philip and Rebecca became partners in Light IQ and Philip took on the role of Business and Financial Director, looking after all aspects of accounting, further development strategies and the general running of the company. In August 2009 Philip was elected a Corporate Committee member of the British Institute of Interior Designers (BIID); previously known as the British Interior Design Association (BIDA)