The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is thrilled to announce the induction of lighting designer Victor Palacio, FIALD, CLD, into the prestigious IALD College of Fellows.
This distinguished honor recognizes Palacio’s exceptional contributions to lighting design and the IALD, and his unwavering commitment to advancing the profession.
Palacio was formally inducted on Friday, October 18, 2024, during the opening session of the IALD Enlighten Americas 2024 conference in San Diego, California. The College of Fellows comprises a select group of lighting designers who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, innovation, contribution to the association, and a significant impact on the industry.
By awarding the designation of Fellow, the Association recognizes and honors outstanding contributions and achievements in lighting design, service to the profession, and service to the IALD itself. Acceptance into the College is determined by committee, and is based on evaluations of professional membership tenure, contributions to the IALD, achievements in the field of lighting design, leadership within the profession, and advancement of knowledge.
Information about the IALD College of Fellows, the nomination, review, and approval processes, and the roster of inducted members can be found at iald.org/fellows.
Victor Palacio is a true visionary in lighting design, education, and advocacy. As the founder
and principal of Ideas en Luz, his firm has created awe-inspiring work in Mexico City
and beyond. Victor's passion for lighting goes beyond his professional achievements.
He shares his passion with friends, colleagues, students, and other professionals, recognizing
the profound presence of light in nearly every facet of human activity. As an electronics engineer,
he is drawn to the science of light, captivated by optics, light behavior, and most recently,
advancements in physics. But it's not just science that drives him. Victor's love for
architecture has fueled his belief in the power of light to create experiences that transform spaces
and ultimately lives. He believes that light is an immense source of knowledge and awareness
about life, science, human conduct, health, environment, design, language, and philosophy.
His keen understanding of light has made him a thought leader in the lighting and architectural
design community. Victor is also a passionate educator. Since 1988, he has shared his knowledge
through teaching. His role as the academic coordinator of the DILUX lighting course,
courses on museum and architectural lighting design, and many speaking engagements around
the world demonstrate his dedication to shaping future generations of lighting professionals.
Victor's contributions to the lighting community include his numerous leadership roles
in the International Association of Lighting Designers. His volunteer resume includes roles
as IALD President, Chair of the IALD Membership Committee, and member of the IALD Education
Trust's Board of Directors, among many others. Victor has also been a prominent speaker at IALD
Enlightened Conferences in the Americas and Europe, UNESCO's International Day of Light,
and Light Fair, just to name a few. His long-standing commitment to IALD's mission
is genuinely remarkable, and his efforts have enriched the profession and the public
understanding of lighting design. Congratulations to Victor Palacio.
