Lighting That Transforms

Health, Focus, & Performance

Discover how evidence-led lighting can support mental and physical health, productivity and operational performance – guided by international expert Dr Shelley James.

Woman presenting to a group at Glamox lighting design event.
Shelley James user workshop at St Monica Trust

Is Poor Lighting Impacting Your People's Sleep, Mood and Focus?

Simple changes to the lighting can significantly improve mental and physical health, especially for older adults and neurodivergent people.

Without expert guidance, even well-intentioned design choices can negatively impact the people who live and work in your spaces every day.

How It Works

Creating healthier, high-performing spaces is simpler than you think:

01
Connect
Book a consultation to discuss your goals and challenges.
02
Assess
Receive a tailored audit or strategy grounded in the latest scientific research.
03
Transform
Implement human-centric lighting solutions that enhance health, focus, and productivity.

Meet Shelley James – Your Lighting and Wellbeing Expert

Shelley James is an international consultant, TEDx speaker, and educator specialising in the science of light and health. She translates complex research into practical solutions that improve lives, performance, and learning outcomes.

With a background spanning design, education, and business strategy, Shelley helps:

Trusted by leaders in Healthcare,
Workplace and Education

" A great session !- super-practical and full of cool facts too, the conversation was really interesting and engaging at all times. The session was over booked and the room was packed with colleagues from every level in the organisation. We all left with a better sense of what might work better for ourselves and other people, we learnt about the impact and importance of light exposure and how this is related to our mental and physical health. ... The session with Dr. Shelley was enlightening and my colleagues came away buzzing and excited to put some of the tips into practice at home and in the office. "

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Andrea Burnett
Executive Director, Santander

We have loved working with Shelley: we value especially her rigour and generous-spirited creativity. She literally sheds light on the subject of human thriving and wellbeing - people go away from her sessions with a host of new illuminating insights.

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Tracy Camilleri
Co-founder Thompson Harrison, Associate Fellow at Oxford University Said Business School (OSBS)

Working with Dr. Shelley James was a great experience. While she has the knowledge of a researcher, she has the time management skills of a business person. Always professional, courteous, knowledgeable--and on time!

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Randy Reid
Editor, The Edison Report

Shelley advanced the role of lighting in a compelling way -- touching on wellbeing and productivity, and how light can improve sleep, resolve conflict, reduce back pain and support shift work.

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Jeremy Myerson
Director, WorkTech Academy

I first met Shelley when she launched her Luna Golightly campaign. Since then we have found numerous ways to collaborate and what fun it is. With me being firmly and squarely in the commercial and technical segment of the lighting industry, it’s wonderful to work with Shelley as she brings deep knowledge of the latest and historical science and research related to light and lighting, along with a sharp mind and eye for creating actionable insights. Her industry reputation and credibility precede her and she is a proper team player who conducts herself with integrity. These qualities combine to make Shelley a formidable commercial partner and industry colleague.

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Pete Earle
UK Marketing Director, Kumux

I had heard about Dr. Shelley James, affectionately known as 'The Light Lady,' even before assuming my role at The Lighting Industry Association. Renowned as a trusted academic in our field, she has a remarkable ability to distil complex lighting concepts into clear, relatable insights for a much wider audience. Her wealth of research and expertise in quality lighting, particularly its impacts on health and well-being, is an invaluable resource to The LIA. It’s always a delight to meet her at industry events and experience the warmth and professionalism she brings to those she organises. Her commitment to improving the industry and advancing the understanding of lighting's role in our lives is truly inspiring.

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Ayça Donaghy
CEO, The LIA

Dr Shelley James is a great addition to the design team. In her work, she considers not just the lighting proposals but also the wider implications of the project, such as energy efficiency, inclusive design, and the building users’ well-being.

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Zane Putne
SEND Director, Noviun Architects

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