The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is committed to exploring and presenting the power of lighting in design. Founded in 1934, the Designers Lighting Forum is a not-for-profit organization, led by a volunteer Board of Managers and sustained by member dues and the generous support of our corporate sponsors. They enthusiastically provide designers, architects, manufacturers and their representatives, contractors, educators, and students the opportunity to meet and experience the wonder of lighting in New York City and beyond. The DLFNY also supports formal lighting education through contributions to local universities and design schools, as well as national funds.

In Memoriam: Caroline Rinker

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of LEDucation Co-Chair Caroline Rinker. A prominent figure in the New York City lighting community, Caroline enjoyed a storied 45+ year career. She was a role model, a mentor, a motivator, and a consummate professional. Her boundless passion, dedication, and contributions to the lighting community were monumental. She was a principal at O’Blaney Rinker Associates, member of Women in Lighting Design (WILD), and a supporter of the Illuminating Engineering Society New York City section (IESNYC). She served as President of the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) in 2010-2012 and was an active board member for 20 years. She also volunteered and became co-chair of the LEDucation Trade Show and Conference starting in 2014 – which became a platform that will continue to help further education in the lighting community for years to come. Caroline always had her eye on the future and will remain a brilliant light to warm our hearts. Learn More About Caroline

LEDUCATION CO-CHAIR
BURT GRANT
Metro Area Sales

LEDUCATION CO-CHAIR
JAMIE ECK
O’Blaney Rinker Associates

SEMINARS CO-CHAIR
WENDY KAPLAN
Feelux Lighting

SEMINARS CO-CHAIR
CRAIG FOX
ETC

SEMINARS CO-CHAIR
SHAUN FILLION
NYSID | RAB Lighting

COMMITTEE MEMBER
CLIFFORD STARR
GoodMart Lighting and Electrical

COMMITTEE MEMBER
RANDY WILSON
Randy Wilson Lighting Design