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Cooper Controls launch LightFactory version 2 software

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Cooper Controls have announced the launch of Version 2 of the incredibly powerful LightFactory PC based lighting control software. Version 2 brings major changes to the underlying software engine, increasing the power of the software and providing a more sophisticated operating platform for future releases. Utilising a host of Ethernet, USB and Software accessories, LightFactory offers the … [Read more...]

BECTU public liability insurance renewal

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Freelance members who take advantage of public liability insurance (PLI) available through BECTU are being reminded that cover for the current year ends on 30 April. Members who want the cover to continue without interruption must reply by 30 April to the communication which has been issued. All members who have elected to have the cover have been written to with information about the top-up … [Read more...]

Record support for international Light Relief Day 2009

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With just days to go to Light Relief and Behind the Scenes By Design Day on April 24, it's not too late to join the host of international designers who have come together to raise money for these two industry charities. This year, for the first time, Light Relief is joined by the US and Canadian charity, Behind the Scenes, resulting in a record number of designers donating their day's royalties, … [Read more...]

Urban Space & Paradigm join forces for Hamleys’ Barbie window

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Urban Digital – the third space™ (formerly WindowGain UK) have joined forces with rear projection specialists, Paradigm AV to create a revolutionary 95 sq. ft (8.8sq.m) screen displaying Barbie’s image in the window of the world-renowned Hamleys toy shop in London’s Regent Street. Chosen by Mattel’s brand and design agency Oakwood-dc to install and manage the content delivery of the campaign … [Read more...]

Paradigm help Wonderworks media create Charles Darwin Hologram

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Wonderworks have created a ghostly hologram within the new £1m permanent exhibition, Uncovering Origins, at Charles Darwin’s Down House In Kent. Forming part of the bicentennial celebrations of the great scientist’s birth, it was created in conjunction with Paradigm AV. Wonderworks were contracted by design consultancy, Designmap, who created the exhibition for  English Heritage. The Darwin … [Read more...]