While event professionals will invest time and research into venues, catering and event technology, an often overlooked element for success is getting the lighting right. CN approached lighting specialist Pete Mardell of Arup, Cardiff, for his insight. When I first entered the lighting design industry, my then boss said to me “in lighting design, if you get it right, no-one will notice. If you get it wrong, everyone will tell you.” Of course, they were completely right.
