Online since 2020
How the project started
The Lighting Police was born in London in 2020 as a lighthearted community initiative with a powerful mission: to shed light on the importance of proper lighting in our lives.
The journey began when Katia Kolovea, a London based lighting designer, visited a museum in London and was struck by the poor quality of light. The core issue lay in a lack of maintenance and outdated technology, leaving sculptures in shadows or poorly illuminated, with lights often unfocused and the wrong color temperature.
In response, Katia took to her personal Instagram account, @Archifos, to share a series of stories, urging her friends to observe light more consciously. She also called upon fellow lighting designers to unite in a movement similar to the "Fashion Police," infusing a sense of fun and humor into the discourse. The response was overwhelming, with hundreds of people from all corners of the globe voicing their support, recognizing the need for such a movement in their own communities. Without hesitation, Katia embarked on this journey, starting with Instagram and LinkedIn pages, and The Lighting Police was born.
OUR POWER LIES IN OUR TOGETHERNESS, OUR IMPACT IN OUR UNITY.
We are a collective of passionate professionals with the mission to raise awareness about the importance of adequate light in our lives
Become a contributor and join the global movement!
OUR VISION
We envision a global network of lighting experts, sociologists, architects, urban planners, government and policy makers, educational institutions, associations of the lighting industry and beyond, press media partners, manufacturers, healthcare professionals, scientists and local residents and communities, coming together to raise awareness about adequate light.
OUR MISSION
A global educational platform focusing on initiating conversations and learning. We are raising awareness about the importance of adequate light in our lives and the spaces that surround us inspiring action and engagement amongst all participants.
WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
Submit Cases Online
Join hundreds other contributors from all around the world and upload images or videos spotlighting poor or exceptional lighting adding your comments and questions
Advisory Board
Join the International Advisory Board Network, dedicate time into spreading the word, reviewing information, creating content and participating on online and in-person events
Core Collaborator
We are always in the lookout of passionate designers who want to contribute to the production, curation and research of the content we create. We are currently searching for the next "Research Collaborator Team Member"
OUR RULES
We are here to raise awareness and spark constructive conversations
The project's essence is entirely educational, with no intention to cause offense to any individual or brand. Our curation is deeply considerate, aimed at delivering valuable insights and fostering constructive dialogues. Every piece of information undergoes thorough review and editing, with contributions from our global advisory board.
ALWAYS EDUCATIONAL
IMAGES OR VIDEOS
BE RESPECTFUL
NO DISCRIMINATION
NO BRANDING OR LOGOS
NO NAMES
MEET THE TEAM
Core members of TLP
The Lighting Police is a nonprofit educational platform where we channel our passion and dedicate our valuable time to a shared mission: raising awareness and inspiring a fresh perspective on light worldwide. Your input and support are highly appreciated!
Founder & Curator
Katia Kolovea
Katia is the founder of Archifos and the Lighting Police. She is a lighting designer, dedicated to advancing the Lighting Design Profession. She actively engages in community and educational lighting projects and has been invited to speak on various subjects like light, communication, and mentorship from organizations and universities worldwide.
Social Media Manager
Andra Munro
Andra is a multi-award-winning lighting designer creating porcelain light installations - based in the UK.
She has a background in Interior Design, finds inspiration in nature and is passionate about architectural lighting design, health and wellbeing.
Andra is a core member of TLP managing Social media and daily engaging with the international community.
Visual Communications
Lavinia Popescu
Lavinia is a lighting designer with 4+ years of international experience. She is committed to storytelling through light, carefully considering the historical context, environmental sensitivity, and the natural circadian rhythms of the inhabitants. Lavinia is a core member of TLP helping the creation of visual communication content.
Social Media Manager
Mayar Younes
Mayar is a lighting designer with a background in interior design, hospitality, and lighting design. She has a passion for blending creativity with functionality and wellbeing bringing a multidisciplinary approach to lighting. As a core member of TLP, she manages the TikTok account and contributes to content creation to help educate and advocate for the responsible use of quality light.
Communications Manager
Nadine Baalbaki
Nadine is a Dubai-based architectural lighting designer with 20 years of experience across the Middle East.
She holds a Master’s in Architecture and is passionate about the impact of light on mental and physical well-being.
Nadine is the founder of Light the Detail, an independent design practice focused on high-end residential and hospitality projects.
She is a core member of The Lighting Police and regularly speaks at regional industry events.
Collaboration is the key for meaningful impact.
Special thanks
We are immensely grateful to Poua Graphic Design Agency in Athens for their outstanding work in creating a truly remarkable logo for the Lighting Police project. Their exceptional creativity and attention to detail have resulted in a logo that perfectly captures the essence of our initiative.
We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our past core team members Dipali Shirshat, Elsa Sawma, Anastasia Angeli, and Tanzina Khan, for their invaluable contributions. Each brought their unique talents, perspectives, and dedication to the project, playing an integral role in its growth and success.
Additionally, we extend special thanks to our dear friends and collaborators, Johan and Kerem, along with the many early supporters of the platform, for their insights and ideas during the initial brainstorming and development stages. Your support has been vital to The Lighting Police’s journey, and we are deeply thankful to all of you.
Interested to get involved?
Join the Lighting Police, submit your case studies and let's together raise awareness
Start observing the light around you and most importantly talk about it!