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Today we like: lights

Today is Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. Marked by displays of brightly-coloured lights and fireworks, the festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

To mark the occasion, we're revisiting some of the best lighting design from our archives, including an immersive installation that mimics the movements of fireflies and a spinning disk that created glowing light inside a dark gallery (pictured). See all our lighting design stories »

Nacho Carbonell wraps lamps in mesh cocoons for Carpenters Workshop exhibition

Spanish designer Nacho Carbonell has encased lights in loose cocoons of coloured mesh for his Light Mesh solo exhibition at London's Carpenters Workshop Gallery (+ slideshow). More about Nacho Carbonell wraps lamps in mesh cocoons for Carpenters Workshop exhibition

Pieke Bergmans creates neon lights with irregularly shaped tubes

Dutch Design Week 2015: Amsterdam designer Pieke Bergmans used traditional glass-blowing techniques to form these neon lamps with uneven tubes. (+ slideshow). More about Pieke Bergmans creates neon lights with irregularly shaped tubes

Michael Anastassiades launches collection of linear brass lighting

London designer Michael Anastassiades has created a range of lamps using tubular bulbs and brass rods arranged in various configurations. More about Michael Anastassiades launches collection of linear brass lighting

Studio Dessuant Bone's Jurassic Light 117 is influenced by the Dorset coastline

London Design Festival 2015: to celebrate British design brand Another Country's five-year anniversary, Studio Dessuant Bone has designed a lamp to reflect the company's origins in the seaside county of Dorset (+ slideshow). More about Studio Dessuant Bone's Jurassic Light 117 is influenced by the Dorset coastline

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Lights held on angled branches form Nir Meiri's Black Swan lamp

London Design Festival 2015: London designer Nir Meiri took cues from the shapes of birds when creating this floor lamp with two lights supported by metal rods. More about Lights held on angled branches form Nir Meiri's Black Swan lamp

Barber and Osgerby turns to traditional Japanese craft for Hotaru lighting collection

London Design Festival 2015: design duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby worked with age-old methods of production in Japan to create a range of paper lanterns. More about Barber and Osgerby turns to traditional Japanese craft for Hotaru lighting collection

Eataipei exhibition showcases homeware and lighting by independent Taiwanese designers

London Design Festival 2015: minimal stationery, rippled-glass lamps and traditional steamers by Taiwanese studios are among the pieces on display at Tent London's Eataipei exhibition (+ slideshow). More about Eataipei exhibition showcases homeware and lighting by independent Taiwanese designers

Running a design business is about "embracing chaos," says new Moooi CEO

Extra Moooi: running a successful design company is about striking a balance between order and chaos, says Robin Bevers in his first video interview since taking over as CEO of Dutch brand Moooi (+ movie). More about Running a design business is about "embracing chaos," says new Moooi CEO

Luca Nichetto designs modular Alphabeta pendant lamp for Hem

London Design Festival 2015: Italian designer Luca Nichetto has created a lamp for Scandinavian design brand Hem, which comprises colourful shades that stack in customisable combinations (+ movie). More about Luca Nichetto designs modular Alphabeta pendant lamp for Hem