Lighting That Transforms

Dr Shelley James is an expert in light and a brilliant teacher who is passionate about designing the most impactful learning spaces. Working with her to apply known theories as well as delving into new areas of research has been both inspiring and thought provoking; she just makes you want to learn more!

It was an absolute pleasure working with Dr Shelley. From our first conversations, she opened up our ideas on how our event could work and was instrumental in helping us craft an experience that really emphasised the importance of light and control, in a fun and engaging way. Her enthusiasm and depth of knowledge is infectious, and played a key role in making the event as successfully as it was.

" 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. "

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.