Palicon at Bangkok Design Week 2026: Shedding Light on Global Lighting Design Challenges
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Palicon hosted a lighting design panel at Bangkok Design Week 2026 (#BKKDW2026) to explore global challenges shaping the future of architectural lighting. The session brought together international experts to discuss collaboration, artificial intelligence, and resilience in modern lighting design.
On Saturday, January 31st, we proudly gathered at the iconic TCDC Bangkok Central Post Office alongside our esteemed industry partners: ERCO, Lutron, and IALD Southeast Asia. Together, we hosted an unforgettable panel discussion titled: "Shedding Light on Global Challenges: Regional Perspectives on Lighting Design".
Event Highlights: The Future of Illumination
It was a day entirely dedicated to the art, innovation, and impact of professional lighting design. A few things that made this event so special include:
Insights from Global Lighting Experts: We had the ultimate privilege of bringing together three leading thought leaders in the architectural lighting field. They shared deep, regional perspectives on how lighting design can adapt to—and solve—modern global challenges.
Incredible Community Energy: The room was filled with passionate individuals! We loved connecting with fellow architectural designers, industry peers, and illumination enthusiasts who are just as eager as we are to push the boundaries of modern lighting.
Powerful Industry Collaboration: Joining forces with top-tier partners like IALD SEA, ERCO, and Lutron allowed us to bring a truly world-class conversation about commercial and artistic lighting right to the heart of Bangkok Design Week.
Key Takeaways: 3 Insights Reshaping Lighting Design
During the panel, our experts explored the future of light, technology, and resilience. Here are the core insights from our speakers:
Collaboration is Key:
Yah Li Toh emphasized that design is more than just a "pretty rendering," noting that the laws of science and nature must be respected. She highlighted that true success requires open-minded collaboration with various stakeholders, stating that it "takes both hands to clap" to achieve the best outcome.
Embracing Technology:
Addressing the rapid evolution of the industry, Martin Klaasen shared a powerful perspective on Artificial Intelligence. He noted, "I don't think we will be replaced by AI, but I think we will be replaced by people who master AI".
Designing for Resilience:
Dr. Acharawan Chutarat highlighted the critical need for forward-thinking adaptation. She explained that while adaptation makes sense, combining resilience with future risk makes the "best sense" for the future of design.
"It was an incredible day filled with inspiration and insights from global lighting experts. A huge thanks to everyone for coming out and opening up new horizons with us. Until next time!"
If you missed us at Bangkok Design Week, don't worry—Palicon has plenty more exciting events and innovations on the horizon. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this panel discussion such a massive success!
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