Pharos Architectural Controls will return to LiGHT this November to give visitors a first look at what it describes as the most significant development to its Pharos Designer software in recent years. The company will exhibit on Stand 43 at LiGHT 26, which takes place at the Business Design Centre in London on 18–19 November.
LiGHT 26 will bring the architectural lighting community together for two days of new products and technologies, talks and industry discussions. Pharos said it will use the event to demonstrate how forthcoming technologies and features in Designer will open up new creative possibilities in dynamic lighting control. Full details of the announcement are being kept under wraps until the show.
First look on Stand 43
Pharos Designer is a dynamic lighting control solution created for architectural, themed and entertainment environments. Its programming and integration capabilities are designed to let lighting professionals create sophisticated experiences across projects ranging from individual spaces and buildings to large-scale connected installations.
At LiGHT 26, visitors can expect to learn about new capabilities that provide greater control over lighting effects, interactivity and colour. Pharos said the developments explore how dynamic lighting can move beyond fixed scenes and predetermined sequences, giving designers new ways to create lighting that is more responsive, adaptable and engaging.
The company added that the next evolution of Designer builds on these capabilities, creating opportunities for designers to explore lighting that can respond more dynamically to its environment and evolve in real time. Rather than only previewing features, the Pharos stand will be intended to let visitors experience what the forthcoming creative and practical capabilities mean for dynamic lighting design in practice. The Pharos team will be available throughout the exhibition to showcase the developments, answer questions and discuss how the technology can support designers working on more responsive and immersive environments.
Company sees a major step forward
Michael Crilly, Senior Product Manager at Pharos Architectural Controls, said LiGHT has long been a useful opportunity to meet the architectural lighting community, but that this year the company has something particularly exciting to share. He said Pharos has been working on something new for some time and described the changes to Designer as revolutionary, while adding that the company does not want to give too much away before the show. According to Crilly, visitors will be among the first to experience what the next evolution of Designer can do, with the aim of giving designers greater creative freedom and new ways for lighting to respond and evolve.
Marco Caamano, Marketing Manager at Pharos Architectural Controls, described the launch as a huge moment for the company and one it has anticipated for a long time. He said a substantial amount of work has taken place behind the scenes and that what Pharos will show at LiGHT represents a significant step forward for Designer. Caamano added that the event will be one of the first opportunities to see the developments in action and to understand what they offer designers creatively. He suggested that the stand will be relevant to those who work with Pharos, specify dynamic lighting control or want to see where the technology is heading next.
Parallel showcase in Orlando
Alongside LiGHT, Pharos will exhibit concurrently at IAAPA in Orlando, giving customers in the United States their own opportunity to discover what is new. Pharos has not disclosed further technical details ahead of the London show.