BHA Lighting Design & Consulting's Daniel Hammond has been invited to serve as an adjudicator for the 2025 Lux Futurum Awards, representing South Africa and the African continent on the international jury panel.
Hammond, who also works as an educator at BHA School of Lighting, will join renowned experts from across the globe to evaluate entries in this competition that recognises future-oriented concepts, products and projects advancing the boundaries of lighting design.
The Lux Futurum Awards, organised by Virtual Lighting Design Community (VLDC) in partnership with the Zhu Rong Team, provides a platform for 'East meets West' collaboration, offering visibility in both directions for innovative lighting solutions.
"It is a true honour to represent South Africa on the global stage and take up this adjudicator role among some of the lighting industry's leading designers and thought leaders," Hammond said. "The theme of 'East meets West' is a testament that light knows no boundaries. For this year's Lux Futurum Awards, I'm keen to evaluate and learn how innovations in light products, lighting design, and light science can create a global impact. It's an exciting opportunity to witness innovation that transcends borders and cultures."
Hammond will work alongside an esteemed international panel including Claudia Paz (Peru), Faraz Izhar (U.A.E), Jinkie de Jesus (Philippines), Ju Li (China), Lauren Dandridge (USA) and Karen Owens (UK).
Now in its second year, LuFu (as the awards are commonly known) honours ingenuity, originality, forward-thinking, and impactful contributions addressing important global issues in lighting design. The jury will evaluate submissions based on originality, creativity, technical merit and potential impact on the future of lighting design.
The organisers anticipate increased participation in this year's competition. Professionals from South Africa and across the African continent, including BHA students and lighting manufacturers, are encouraged to submit entries via the Lux Futurum Awards website.
Winners will receive a prestigious award, global visibility, and access to exclusive networking opportunities, joining a community that is shaping the future of lighting design and contributing to sustainability goals.
