Accidents Quote by Glenn Cunningham
“An effective lighting design is like a beautiful painting. Your medium is bringing someone to an emotional state he or she would not achieve at that moment without your art. This does not and can not happen by accident.”
About This Quote
Source Design manual: Lighting Design Principles, 2015
Effective lighting is intentional art that evokes specific emotions, never occurring by accident.
In simple terms: Lighting design is purposeful art.
Key Takeaway
Design with emotional intent.
Themes
design
emotion
intentionality
Mood
creative
inspirational
Type
practical
artistic
When to use this quote
- theatre lighting
- interior design
- advertising
- event staging
Key Concepts
art
psychology
visual communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How does lighting shape emotional response?
- What emotions do you aim to evoke?
A Different Perspective
Accidental lighting can still affect mood.
