How Very Queer: LGBTQ+ Identities in the Lighting Industry
Presented in partnership with Women in Lighting, the North American Coalition of Lighting Industry Queers (NACLIQ) and Women in lighting + Design (WILD), this panel discussion acknowledges the role and experience of Queer/LGBTQ+ identities within the lighting industry, and aims to make sure that we are inclusive of all women and gender non-conforming individuals within the lighting community.
Panelists shared from their experience, and provided a history of the queer perspective, current struggles, and definitions for any who are curious to better understand their friends and colleagues under the LGBTQ+ umbrella and to open pathways of communication across the global lighting community.
Panelists: Francesca Bastianini, WIL USA Ambassador / Principal, Sighte Studio Alana Shepherd, NACLIQ / Principal, Intangible Light Sophie O’Rourke, Nulty Lighting Marién Vélez, WIL Puerto Rico/Caribbean Ambassador / 22 Studio
Resources discussed in the panel can be found here.