Author Archives for Zerlina Hughes
About Zerlina Hughes
Zerlina Hughes is one of the UK’s most esteemed and creative talents in the lighting design arena, working at the highest end of British and international cultural institutions for the V&A, National Portrait Gallery, The Courtauld Gallery and many more. Zerlina founded her specialist practice, Studio ZNA, in 2006, but has over 25 years’ experience in total, not only in architecture and design, but across theatre, opera and film.
December 13, 2024 3:27 pm
Published by Zerlina Hughes
Historically, good lighting design would often fall victim during the costing process of a project, either by not being considered... Read More >
November 6, 2024 2:58 pm
Published by Zerlina Hughes
Thinking about our current practice and work over the last three decades as lighting designers, I would definitely say one... Read More >
August 20, 2024 3:05 pm
Published by Zerlina Hughes
Extensive research tells us that, as humans, we work, rest and play most effectively when we are most keenly attuned... Read More >
June 25, 2024 1:09 pm
Published by Zerlina Hughes
With recent innovations in lighting technologies and surface materials, the intrinsic interdependence between light and materials is more significant than... Read More >
April 12, 2024 11:24 am
Published by Zerlina Hughes
Lighting design practice is a combination of art and science. Historically, on commercial schemes, the engineering solution has dominated over... Read More >
February 27, 2024 2:16 pm
Published by Zerlina Hughes
Having begun my career in theatre, opera and dance lighting, I have always considered light as a narrative tool. Light... Read More >