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Innovation In The Lighting Industry

Published February 24 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Innovation in the lighting industry has been rapidly evolving, driven by enhancements in technology, sustainability goals, and a growing emphasis on energy efficiency. Several key trends and innovations have shaped the lighting industry in recent years: At Designplan, our customers are always at the forefront. We design […]

RGBW Colour Control

Published September 23 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes RGBW colour control is now being requested more than ever for decorative or specialist lighting. RGBW Colour Control RGBW simply stands for red, green, blue and white. An RGBW luminaire allows lighting scenes to be created out of these colours. The white channel of the RGBW luminaire […]

Illuminating Our Prisons

Published August 23 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Illuminating our prisons can be challenging as luminaires need to be robust, reliable, impact-, tamper- and attack-resistant, prevent inmates from self-harming and be easy to maintain. With our prison estate expanding, it is perhaps unsurprising that LED solutions are becoming increasingly attractive. Our Sales Director, Steve Tilling, […]

Illuminating Our Railways Sustainably

Published July 23 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes “The importance of good lighting on the rail network should not be underestimated” explains Simon Newcombe, our rail sector specialist. “It directly contributes to, and has a significant positive impact on, a passenger’s perception of security and safety. In my experience, sustainably designed lighting can promote feelings […]