How Do I Become a Lighting Designer? | Landscape Lighting Advice from Patrick Harders

Becoming a professional lighting designer in the landscape lighting industry takes more than interest, it takes commitment, education, and intentional practice.

In this video, Sterling Lighting co-founder and CEO, Patrick Harders, LC, shares his insights on what it really takes to grow into a skilled designer. Drawing from his own experience earning the Lighting Certified (LC) designation, Patrick emphasizes the importance of diving deep into lighting design, learning the science, and never stopping at “good enough.”

What you’ll learn in this video:
Why becoming a lighting designer requires effort and intentionality.
The value of structured education from ILLI, AOLP, and IES.
How ongoing study and field experience combine to build real expertise.
Patrick’s perspective as an LC-certified lighting professional.

If you’re serious about making lighting design your craft, this is the roadmap to getting started and setting yourself apart in the industry.

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