Improving visitor experiences by balancing lighting, conservation and curatorial considerations
Lighting objects in a historic setting is a balancing act, where curation and conservation are in a constant dialogue, moving beyond simple illumination to impactful high-quality lighting which helps tell stories and create an emotional connection with visitors.This talk will showcase a number of projects which were part of National Trust's "Discovery Houses programme" demonstrating the positive impact on visitor experience. |
National Conservator (Access & Lighting) National Trust
Dom works as the National Conservator (Access & Lighting) at the National Trust. He joined the Trust after 10 years in the lighting industry. Dom earned a MSc degree with distinction in Light and Lighting from UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment. During his studies, he specialised in lighting artworks in museums and galleries. His current work involves implementing new display solutions to improve access and visitor experience of collections and interiors in National Trust houses. This includes working with manufacturers and suppliers on prototypes of products and solutions which are applicable to the historic house setting. Dom has worked on lighting several high-profile exhibitions and significant artworks, and his work was also featured on the BBC.