Student Light Fixture Design Competition: Over $11,000 in Prizes
The Robert Bruce Thompson Student Light Fixture Design Competition is an independent student design competition for the purpose of promoting education and awareness of light fixture design. Now in its 20th year, the Competition will be held in January 2022 and is open to students who are enrolled full-time in accredited academic degree programs in the U.S. Approved programs include architectural engineering, architecture, interior design, theater, and industrial design. Entrants must be full-time students, enrolled in an accredited academic degree program in the United States. Approved programs include architectural engineering programs, architecture programs, interior design programs, theatre, or industrial design programs.
2022 DESIGN PROBLEM
You have been hired by a major supermarket chain to design a light fixture for the produce section of the store. Specifically, the client wants to easily identify this area through the appearance of the luminaire and make the produce look great. Consider how food and people will look under the lighting and how the lighting will enhance the shopping experience and product selection. Determining the architectural design of the produce area is up to you. The ceiling height in the produce department is 15’.
Your light fixture design will be rolled out to over 1,300 stores in the United States, so everything about the cost of this light fixture is pertinent: manufacturing, materials, energy efficiency, durability, maintenance, even shipping. The life of this fixture should be considered from cradle to grave. Describe how the light fixture is controlled, and how it directs its light to highlight the merchandise and control glare for shoppers. Identify all major components and materials of the fixture. Document the fixture as instructed under the Competition Rules.
HISTORY
In the last 19 years, over 115 students received awards, 95 industry professionals have judged and over $200,000 has been awarded. To celebrate its 20th year, the Competition has increased its cash prizes in each of its four categories: First Place to receive $6,000, Second Place to receive $3,000, Third Place to receive $1,500 and Citations to receive $600.
