Varaluz and ASID will host a High Point Market discussion about designer-led customization in its showroom on Sunday, April 26 at Noon. In a fireside chat, ASID will lead the conversation with Varaluz about how customization is reshaping lighting and how designers can assert greater creative control and enhance brand collaboration. The Varaluz showroom is on the second floor of Market Square.
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Regina Andrew Detroit offers a peek at its High Point Market lineup later this month: Leading the collection is the new Gable Collection, which draws inspiration from a vintage French mid-century find. The Gable Linear Chandelier features a subtle sculptural curve inspired by the refined silhouette of Clark Gable’s iconic mustache, while the Gable Pendant provides a clean architectural presence. The Gable Sconce and Gable Swing Arm Sconce provide adjustable, directional light, and the Gable Swing Floor Lamp completes the collection as a sculptural, versatile statement. All pieces are offered in Oyster, Russet, or Storm Blue shades.
The Giorgio Mini Lamp expands with two new finishes, hand-blown black glass and marble. The collection introduces six interchangeable shade options: Mist Blue Scalloped, Oyster Scalloped, Oyster Wave Pleat, Heritage Plaid Wave Pleat, Umber Scalloped, and Wild Poppy Scalloped. These shades are also compatible with the popular Polly series. The new Cassidy Mini Lamp is grounded by a sculptural orb base and finished with an oversized scalloped cylinder shade offered in two hues.
“We are excited about our spring lineup and the addition of shade options and color within our Giorgio, Polly and Gable collections and how that can support partners designs and accessibility to the Regina Andrew brand,” said Neil MacKenzie, chief marketing officer.
Regina Andrew has also worked to create a more omni-channel shopping experience at market, according to MacKenzie. “As customers shop the showroom all their choices can be saved into their online account to keep a track record of what they are interested in or would like to purchase,” he said. “It’s an experience we believe the customer is demanding.”
The Regina Andrew Detroit showroom is located in IHFC, Commerce, first floor.
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WAC Group has named Greg Barrett director of commercial lighting systems. Barrett has more than 20 years of experience in lighting and control systems, previously working at Savant, USAI Lighting and Ketra, according to WAC Group. He holds an MFA in Architectural Lighting Design from Parsons School of Design and a BFA in Theatrical Lighting Design from Wright State University.
“Inspired, exhilarated and humbled would be an understatement to describe my first few weeks with WAC Group,” said Barrett in a release. “I am excited to realize the vision of what WAC Group is bringing to the world and honored to become a part of it. We received an outstanding response from lighting professionals worldwide at our launch of WAC Architectural at Light and Building in Frankfurt, Germany. To all my friends in the design, controls, and integration world, I’m thrilled to continue collaborating with you to create solutions for your projects and companies.”
WAC Group recently launched WAC Architectural, its new commercial specification-grade lighting brand.
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Sharing an aptitude for color, craftsmanship and a sense of fun in design, Pooky lighting and British textile designer Ellen Merchant have teamed up on a third collection of handmade lampshades. A celebration of playful botanical prints with colors inspired by the English countryside, the collection includes four new designs: Palmette, Posy, Poppies, and Spriglee. The designs launch April 28.
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The H Foundation has opened the call for nominations for its Rick Wiedemer Guiding Light Award, which is presented at the foundation’s annual Goombay Bash event in Chicago, the lighting industry‘s largest philanthropic event. Through the Goombay Bash and other initiatives, the foundation has raised more than $15 million for basic science cancer research over more than two decades.
The award is given annually to an individual or company who exemplifies the leadership qualities that will guide others towards a brighter future for those with cancer. Anyone in the lighting industry may nominate someone, regardless of their involvement specifically with The H Foundation or its Goombay Bash. The nominee must be within the lighting industry and demonstrate a strong past and ongoing commitment to supporting cancer research. You can click here to submit a nomination.
The Goombay Bash will take place July 25, 2026, at the AON Grand Ballroom on Chicago’s Navy Pier.
