Scholarship Information

Design Project 14

This year the DLF challenges students to design and build a table lamp prototype for a senior in assisted living that is functional, using (1) self-ballasted 19w (maximum) compact fluorescent and (1) incandescent 10 watt, C-7, typical "nightlight" lamp available at any home store. The table lamp must be able to switch lamps separately creating general illumination with the fluorescent lamp and a "nightlight" mode with the incandescent lamp. Each entry must be accompanied by a single page "Specification" or "Tear" sheet listing the physical aspects of the fixture (size, materials, etc), and a single page "Sales" sheet promoting the virtues of your fixture.

All registration forms must be submitted by April 23, 2012. There is no charge to register for the competition. NOTE: This year, students will be required to purchase (1) self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp rated at approximately 19 watts AND (1) incandescent 10 watt C-7 typical "nightlight" lamp from any manufacturer for use as the lamp for their fixture design.

The 2011-2012 Lesley Wheel Memorial Scholarship Challenge

The Lesley Wheel Memorial Scholarship was founded to encourage students to pursue studies in lighting with a firm understanding of how to work with light. Lesley Wheel began her career in theater at Bryn Mawr College, then transitioned to architectural lighting at Hilton Hotels. Lesley was the first woman to establish a fulltime practice in architectural lighting design, she was a founding member, past president and fellow of The International Association of Lighting Designers and a fellow of the IESNA.

The Lesley Wheel Memorial Scholarship encourages students to pursue a career in lighting with a better understanding of how to manipulate light. Students must design and build a functioning fixture that meets a loose set of criteria. Fixtures are then judged on aesthetics, performance, and clarity of concept.

Additional Information

Supporting Contributions in Lesley's name may be sent to: c/o Designers Lighting Forum
PO Box 50621
Pasadena, CA 91115

Please make checks payable to DLF Scholarship Fund