Balanced Spaces

Fred Winkler: "Never buy something you are not connected to"

What does light mean to the founder of the world-renowned DCW éditions, and what is his best advice for your decor with lighting? Founder Fred Winkler tells what good lighting is and what lighting he absolutely does not like.

Jonas Bjerre: Light is essential for both design and architecture. Without light, there is no space or formIn this week's Balanced Spaces, we meet with Jonas Bjerre from Norm Architects. The design studio stands behind some of MENU's most popular models. We had a talk with Jonas Bjerre about his relationship with design and how he works with light - both as a designer and as a photographer.

Karima Andersen: "I insist that a lamp should also be useful when it is switched off"

According to Fritz Hansen's Design Manager, Karima Andersen, diversity and differentiated lighting are the keywords for choosing the perfect lighting for the home. The home must be a lighting experience where aesthetics must not compromise the technical ability of the lamps.

Space Copenhagen: "It is hard to think of times in a waking state when light does not matter"

The couple behind &Tradition's lamps: Lighting can change the perception of a room fundamentally

Thomas Bentzen: "We must be as interested in light quality as the design of the lamp"According to the designer behind some of Muuto's best-selling lamps, the keywords for good lighting are functionality and light quality, which need the same attention as the design itself. The best lamps are not only those that have a beautiful appearance, but also the ones that are functional.

Tom Dixon: "Lighting is one of the most interesting fields to work in at the moment"We sat down with the charismatic and innovative British designer Tom Dixon, who has made several lighting series that break the boundaries for lighting design. He recently appeared as a hologram at an event to launch his new series of accessories. We asked him some questions on lighting design and his attitude towards decorating with light.

Tord Boontje: "Light has a large influence on the room and how we feel in it"

What is the typical mistake we make when decorating our home with new lamps? This is what the world-famous designer Tord Boontje gives you the answer to when we dive into the designer's relationship to good lighting in this Balanced Spaces interview.

Balanced Spaces

Balanced Spaces is AndLight's new series of interviews with the world's leading figures in design. Balanced Spaces shows what design means to the people behind the largest design companies, and how they believe we best decorate with light in our home. Get behind the people who have dedicated their lives to creating beautiful lighting and discover how they each in their own way help to fill the world with beautiful light - one design at a time.