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IES Detroit LIGHTEN UP! 2023

LIGHTEN UP! brings individuals within the design community together to engage, inspire and challenge one another to create a luminaire made from everyday objects.
YOU MUST RSVP by February 23rd 2023 so that supplies can be ordered. You do not need a team to register!
6:00pm-6:20pm Gather and Network
6:20pm-6:30pm Video by National Sponsor Q-Tran to introduce lighting kits
6:30pm-8:00pm Design Competition
8:00pm-8:30pm Luminaire Presentations to Judges
8:30pm-9:00pm Prize Announcements
RULES
-Participants will compete with other sections in real time. Teams will have 1 1/2 hours to design and build their luminaire.
-Teams can be 4-6 participants. You do not have to be an IES Member to participate!
-The Light Source will be provided by Q-Tran. The building materials will be provided by IES Detroit. These will be available to you at the start of the competition.
-The Design Theme will be revealed when the competition begins
-Food and beverages will be provided during the event.
SPACE IS LIMITED – SAVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Instagram: @ieslightenup
Hashtag: #2023LIGHTENUP
Questions? Please email Eric Graettinger – [email protected]