The BHA School of Lighting will host a webinar on 19 February on the topic ‘Working as a Lighting Designer: Myths & Realities’, presented by Guy Kornetzki from London.
The online event is free to attend for all architects, electrical engineers, interior designers, lighting designers, and lighting professionals, but registration is mandatory.
Date: 19 February 2026
Time: 17:45 for 18:00 – 19:00 SAST (GMT+2)
Presenter: Guy Kornetzki (London, UK), associate lighting designer and professional member of the Society of Light and Lighting
What is it about?
Lighting design and the lighting industry are often discussed, but we rarely define what it means to be a lighting designer. This webinar provides an honest, informative overview of key aspects of being a lighting design professional.
In this webinar, Kornetzki will cover the WORK, the PROFESSION, and the PRACTICE, including unique insights that will help you make better sense of your professional journey. Whether you are considering a career as a lighting designer or your next move, this is a great opportunity to learn what lies ahead and make informed decisions.
About the presenter
Guy Kornetzki started in lighting at age 17 as a stage lighting technician and worked his way up to designer. He worked in theatre, opera, dance, and concert lighting for some 20 years before transitioning to architecture in 2007. Projects worldwide include super-prime residential and developments, hospitality, workplaces, facades, landscape, public realm and master planning.
Kornetzki has worked for various award-winning lighting design consultancies over the years and collaborated with some of the biggest names in architecture, interior design, construction, and project management. He is a great believer in inclusive design, collaboration and empowering people to feel welcome and achieve their best.
CPD activity accreditations
BHA School of Lighting’s Webinars are accredited by the South African Institute of Architecture (SAIA), the South African Institute of Architectural Technologists (SAIAT), and Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA).
- South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) – Category 3 CPD Activity – 0.1 CPD credits per webinar (SACAP members eligible)
- South African Institute of Architectural Technologists (SAIAT) – Category 3 CPD Activity – 0.1 CPD credits per webinar
- Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) – Category 3 CPD Activity – 0.1 CPD credits per webinar (ECSA affiliate organisation)
More about BHA School of Lighting’s support partner
The Virtual Lighting Design (VLD) Community is a global virtual network that empowers, inspires and educates the lighting design community.
It is touted as a place where like-minded professionals can exchange views on a variety of issues, share knowledge and insights, and engage in informed debates on emerging topics. The VLD community is a virtual platform that will enable new ways of thinking and connect innovative ideas to address global lighting issues.