The biggest lighting news of this week was Visual Comfort’s acquisition of Pooky, the direct-to-consumer, mix-and-match British lamp company. You can read more about the details of that deal here.
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Lightovation takes place in Dallas June 24-27. Speakers, seminars and educational opportunities are lined up for the show. You can find more details about that here. In addition, Design + Build Day is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23. This full-day program brings together interior designers, architects, builders, and other trade professionals the day before Lightovation officially opens for a day of exclusive experiences, sessions with design thought leaders, and guided showroom tours. Retailers are also welcome to attend to gain insights into working with the trade community, Dallas Market Center said.
“Design + Build Day brings together designers, architects and builders for an immersive experience centered on learning and inspiration,” said Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “It’s an opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders, build meaningful connections, and explore the future of design and construction — all in one place.”
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The 2026 edition of Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), hosted by show owner and organizer Messe Frankfurt, will introduce the China Lighting Capital Hall, a new pavilion focused on products and manufacturers from Guzhen, Guangdong, which is known in some circles as the lighting capital of China. The hall will support local enterprises through business matching and overseas promotion, connecting international buyers with Chinese lighting products, technical capabilities and brand offerings. Held concurrently with Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT), the two shows will take place from 9 – 12 June 2026 at Areas A and B of the China Import and Export Fair Complex.
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Flos’ Bilboquet, the adjustable table lamp designed by Philippe Malouin, has been awarded the 2026 ADI Compasso d’Oro, an industrial design award dedicated to Italian design. The lamp received the award “for combining research, sustainability and ease of use in an object with a strong contemporary identity,” according to a release from Flos. Bilboquet is composed of two colored cylinders connected by a magnetic sphere that acts as a joint, allowing the head to rotate freely and direct light precisely and easily.
Flos also received an Honorable Mention for SuperWire by Formafantasma, a modular system of lights developed from a hexagonal base module composed of glass panels, fitted with an ultra-thin, flexible LED filament that emits a warm, uniform light along its entire length.
