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Lighting, Problem-Solving & the Journey to Architectural FX – Read about Teo Marian’s passions and story. What attracted you to the lighting profession? My career started in engineering, and I’ve always had a passion for making things work. From an early age, I was drawn to problem-solving—figuring out how systems operate and improving them. Over […]

Q and A with Pavlina Akritas of Akritas Lighting Design. Pavlina is interviewed by Jo Harding of Architectural FX.  Introduction: To coin a phrase from Forbes, recently quoted in our previous retail blog; 2025 is set to be the year when ’science fiction meets shopping reality’.  Meaning that much of AI-driven technology is changing the

By Jo Harding Introduction Retail has always been one of the -if not No.1 -fastest moving sectors linked to the lighting industry. And 2025 is set to be the year when, according to Forbes ‘science fiction meets shopping reality’. Much of this AI-driven technology is changing the face of digital shopping and personalising the experience

We are delighted to welcome this talented engineer trained lady to our team. Teodora Marian has a Masters degree in power engineering and has spent the last 10 years working for companies like Lutron Electronics and ENTTEC in sales and project management. She is our new Business Development Manager and we are excited to help

When I was looking for a new job Architectural FX was recruiting. The company and the job advised was exactly what I was looking for. It was meant to be. Same as above right place right time. I have been working with Architectural FX for 6 ½ years. It’s a lovely company to work for.

Jo Harding discusses the challenges of integrating lighting in small spaces and how Architectural FX has made a name for itself. Introduction I joined Architectural FX just over a year ago (where did that go..?). Since then, I’ve been learning about the business. And getting to know the lovely team, hopefully making a dent in

 When I left school at 18, I knew I didn’t want to go to university. I got an apprenticeship as an electrician and continued that path for 10 years. I enjoy making things work and solving problems. Through my friendship with Chris, he approached me about a job and at the time I said I

I’m afraid I’m one of those ‘I fell into lighting’ people. I was selling advertising for an international publication but wanted to get into product sales. I applied for a position in the Daily Telegraph for a European sales position for MD Lighting. They manufactured lighting for the domestic market (they were also part of

At 19, more by luck than judgment, I worked in a lighting component supply company. I thought there was more to lighting than lampholders and starter switches (do we even use them now?) I was right of course, thank you John Munnings (Wherever you are?) My first Saturday job when I was at school, was

 As a university student studying Product Design, not only was I too focused on my studies and university experience to focus on my career plan, but I never have been one for big long-term plans. I like to take everything as it comes as you can’t predict what curve balls will come your way. When