About IALD

Vision
"To set the global standard for lighting design excellence."

Mission
"To serve the IALD worldwide membership by promoting the visible success of its members in practicing lighting design."

The Association
Founded in 1969 and based in Chicago, Illinois, USA, the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is an internationally recognized organization dedicated solely to he concerns of independent, professional lighting designers. The IALD strives to set the global standard for lighting design excellence by promoting the advancement and recognition of professional lighting designers. Value Lighting designers are a tremendous resource of innovative, practical and economically viable lighting solutions. They understand the role of lighting in architectural and interior design and utilize their extensive experience and knowledge of lighting equipment and systems to enhance and strengthen design.

Members
Governed by an 11-member board of directors, the IALD is a volunteer association that relies on the active participation of its members. The over 700 lighting designers around the world who are members of the IALD hold a position of distinction and authority in the lighting design profession.

Becoming a Member
For information about IALD membership, go to the the Join the IALD section of the website.

Annual Reports

• 2005 Annual Report
• 2002 Annual Report
• 2001 Annual Report
• 2000 Annual Report
• 1999 Annual Report

Note: Annual Reports are Adobe Acrobat files. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, download directly from the Adobe website by selecting this link.

Further Information
For more information, contact Marsha L. Turner, CAE, Executive Vice President, using this on-line contact form.