Name: Lighting Perspectives: From Classroom to Career
Start: 2026-09-16T13:00:00-0500
End: 2026-09-16T14:00:00-0500

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Lighting Perspectives: From Classroom to Career

Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

TM - 2800

Transitioning from student to professional can feel like stepping into a whole new world - but you don’t have to go it alone. In this candid discussion, seasoned professionals will share practical insights on what it really takes to succeed in your first design role. From learning how to take initiative, to understanding your impact on a firm's success, this session will focus on actionable advice and personal stories that can help you hit the ground running. Bring your questions - this is your chance to hear what they wish they’d known starting out.

Speakers

Andrea Hartranft

Principal, Hartranft Lighting Studios

Andrea Hartranft believes everyone should have access to and benefit from quality light in their environments.

She applies expertise gained since 1986 to design for commercial, municipal, institutional and residential markets. Her projects include high-end public places, energy-efficient workplaces, and cost-driven renovations, receiving international lighting design awards from the International... Read More →

Jill Cody

IALD, CLD, LC, LEED AP, Principal, Darklight Design

Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TM - 2800

Student, Student Education

Level Student
Session Track IALD Education Trust

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