Lighting Design Made Simple
For Designers, Not Engineers
Validate your lighting layouts in minutes. No 3D modeling. No engineering degree. Just upload your floor plan, place fixtures, and know instantly if your space has the right light.
No credit card required. Be first to access the beta.
80% of Projects Don't Have a Lighting Designer
Budget constraints mean most residential and small commercial projects skip professional lighting consultants. The responsibility falls on interior designers—often without the right tools.
Budget Constraints
Professional lighting consultants cost $2,000-$10,000+ per project. Most residential and boutique commercial budgets can't justify this expense.
Complex Software
Tools like DIALux and Relux require 3D modeling, IES file imports, and engineering knowledge. Learning curve: weeks to months.
Time Pressure
Designers don't have hours to build 3D models for every project. They need quick validation, not a side career in lighting engineering.
The Result? Guesswork.
Interior designers end up specifying fixtures based on aesthetics alone, hoping the electrical contractor "figures it out." The result: spaces that are too dark, too bright, or unevenly lit. Unhappy clients. Costly fixes. Reputation risk.
Professional Lighting Validation
Without the Complexity
We're building the lighting tool interior designers actually need. Industry-standard calculations, designer-friendly interface.
Upload Your Floor Plan
Drop in your 2D floor plan—PDF, PNG, or CAD export. No 3D modeling required. Define the room boundaries and ceiling height.
Place Real Fixtures
Drag and drop actual lighting products from our database. Pendants, recessed, track, wall sconces—with real photometric data built in.
Select Room Function
Is it a living room? Kitchen? Office? Restaurant dining area? We know the lux requirements for each. Just select and go.
Get Instant Validation
See immediately: Is your space under-lit, properly lit, or over-lit? Get plain-language recommendations: "Add 2 more downlights near the reading area" or "Reduce pendant height by 30cm."
Built for How Designers Actually Work
2D Floor Plans, Not 3D Models
Work with the floor plans you already have. No need to build complex 3D environments just to check your lighting.
Real Product Library
Access thousands of real lighting fixtures with accurate photometric data. Not generic symbols—actual products you can specify.
Industry-Standard Calculations
Behind the simple interface: proper lux calculations, beam angle analysis, and spacing ratios based on IES standards.
Plain-Language Feedback
No cryptic numbers. Get recommendations like "Add task lighting near the desk" or "Space downlights 1.2m apart."
Function-Based Presets
Kitchen, bedroom, restaurant, office, retail—we know the recommended lux levels. Just select your room type.
Export Reports
Generate professional lighting schedules and validation reports to share with clients and contractors.
Why Not Use Existing Tools?
Professional lighting software is powerful—but built for engineers, not designers.
| DIALux / Relux | Fringe Lighting | |
|---|---|---|
| Learning curve | Weeks to months | Minutes |
| 3D modeling required | Yes | No |
| Technical knowledge needed | High (IES files, photometrics) | None |
| Time per project | Hours | Minutes |
| Built for | Lighting engineers | Interior designers |
| Plain-language feedback |
Get Free 1-Year Access as a Beta Tester
Join the waitlist now and be among the first interior designers and architects to use the tool. Help shape the product with your feedback—and get a full year free when we launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any lighting engineering knowledge?
No. The tool is specifically designed for interior designers and architects without formal lighting training. All the complex calculations happen behind the scenes. You just place fixtures and get clear, actionable feedback in plain language.
How is this different from DIALux or Relux?
DIALux and Relux are powerful professional tools built for lighting engineers. They require 3D modeling, understanding of IES/LDT photometric files, and significant technical knowledge. Our tool works with 2D floor plans, has a drag-and-drop interface, and explains results in designer-friendly language. Setup takes minutes instead of hours.
What do I get as a beta tester?
Beta testers receive free access for 1 full year after launch. You'll help shape the product by providing feedback, and you'll be first to access new features. There's no credit card required and no obligation.
When will the tool launch?
We're currently in active development with a planned beta launch in 2025. Waitlist members will receive early access before the public launch. Join the waitlist to be notified when beta access opens.
What lighting fixtures will be available?
We're building a comprehensive library of real lighting products from leading manufacturers, with accurate photometric data. You'll be able to specify the actual fixtures you plan to use in your projects—not generic placeholders. We're also adding integration with Fringe's existing database of 500,000+ products.
Stop Guessing. Start Validating.
Join the waitlist and be among the first to use professional lighting validation designed for how you actually work.
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