Use us when lighting design work is slowing your team down

We support trade partners who have live projects, client expectations and design work to produce, but not enough internal lighting design capacity to keep everything moving. Send us the project information remotely, and we can help turn it into practical lighting layouts, markups, schedules, calculations and revisions.

  • Your team is overloaded

    You have more design work than your internal team can handle, and lighting is becoming a bottleneck.

  • You do not have a lighting specialist

    You need credible lighting input, but not enough ongoing work to justify hiring a full-time lighting designer.

  • Drawings need lighting markups

    Plans, PDFs, RCPs or CAD files need clear lighting positions, notes, zoning logic or design comments.

  • Schedules need building

    Product references, quantities, room locations, finishes and specification notes need organising into a usable schedule.

  • Revisions are taking too long

    Client changes, site updates or budget revisions need turning into practical design updates quickly.

  • Technical details need checking

    Dimming, drivers, IP ratings, beam angles, colour temperature, light levels or product suitability need review before the project moves forward.

Design work we can help with

Use us for defined lighting design tasks, full project support or recurring overflow work. We can work remotely from your drawings, briefs, CAD files, schedules, photos and design notes.

  • Lighting layouts & marked-up plans

    Room-by-room lighting positions, zoning logic and practical design notes marked up on PDFs, plans, RCPs or CAD drawings.

  • Product selection & schedules

    Suitable lighting options organised into clear schedules with product references, quantities, locations, finishes and key specification notes.

  • Lighting calculations & technical checks

    Support with light levels, beam angles, dimming, drivers, IP ratings, colour temperature, glare, installation constraints and product compatibility.

  • Design revisions & ongoing support

    Updates to layouts, schedules, products or technical notes following client feedback, budget changes, site conditions or project deadlines.

What you get back

We provide practical lighting design outputs your team can use internally, with clients, or as part of wider project documentation. The exact deliverables depend on the scope, files and information you send us.

Project types we can support

We can support a wide range of residential, commercial and trade lighting projects remotely, from early layout ideas through to schedules, calculations, technical checks and revisions.

  • Residential lighting projects

    Whole-home lighting layouts, room-by-room schemes, decorative selections, architectural lighting and practical design notes.

  • Hospitality & leisure

    Lighting support for restaurants, bars, hotels, spas and guest spaces where atmosphere, comfort and durability all matter.

  • Retail & commercial

    Lighting layouts, product selections and technical checks for shops, salons, offices, showrooms and other client-facing spaces.

  • Outdoor & Garden Lighting

    Support with terraces, pathways, façades, entrances, planting areas and exterior lighting schemes.

  • Architectural Lighting

    Help with downlights, tracks, profiles, wall washers, recessed details, feature lighting and integrated lighting elements.

  • Controls & Dimming

    Support with switching zones, dimming methods, drivers, scenes, controls and product compatibility.

Start With Whatever You Have

You do not need a finished lighting brief before asking for support. Send us the drawings, files, notes or references you already have, and we can help work out what is needed next.

  • Plans & CAD Drawings

    Send PDFs, CAD files, RCPs, elevations or floor plans so we can review the project layout and lighting requirements.

  • Photos & Videos

    Share site photos, walkthrough videos or room images to help us understand the space, finishes and existing conditions.

  • Mood Boards & References

    Send inspiration images, finish palettes, interior concepts or preferred product styles to guide the lighting direction.

  • Existing Schedules

    Share product schedules, lighting lists or specification documents that need reviewing, improving or turning into a more complete design package.

  • Briefs & client notes

    Send design briefs, client comments, meeting notes or project requirements so we can understand the intended outcome.

  • Project Requirements

    Share information about ceilings, wiring, controls, dimming, IP ratings, budgets, deadlines or installation constraints.

How outsourced lighting design support works

Our remote lighting design support is built around the information you already have. We agree the scope, produce the agreed design outputs, and support your team through revisions where needed.

  1. Send us the project information

    Share your plans, CAD files, PDFs, schedules, photos, mood boards, client notes or technical requirements.
  2. We agree the scope

    We clarify what you need back, such as lighting markups, product schedules, calculations, technical checks, revisions or ongoing design support.
  3. We produce the design work

    Our lighting design team prepares the agreed outputs remotely, working from your drawings, brief and project documentation.
  4. Your team reviews the output

    You review the layouts, schedules, recommendations or technical notes and decide how they should be used with the client or wider project team.
  5. We support revisions or next steps

    Where needed, we update the design, refine the schedule, check technical details or help move the project towards quotation and supply.

Trusted lighting design support

Outsourced design support only works if the work is clear, practical and easy for your team to use. We support trade partners with lighting design outputs that can fit into live projects, client presentations, quotations and wider project documentation.


Over

350

Lighting clients supported

  • You helped us turn a vague client brief into a clear lighting direction, with product options that suited the design and the budget.


    Amelia Grant
    Interior Designer, London
  • We needed practical lighting advice on a live residential project where decisions were starting to slow things down. Lighting Design Online helped with product selection, alternatives and clear information we could pass on to the contractor.


    James Walker
    Project Manager, Manchester
  • They understood the style of the property and the practical issues of sourcing suitable fittings for a Mediterranean home. Their input helped us balance atmosphere, durability and budget without losing the design intent.


    Sofia Martín
    Design Consultant, Mallorca
  • We used Lighting Design Online as lighting support for a challenging residential client project. They were responsive and commercially practical.


    Daniel Hughes
    Director, Design Studio, London
  • The value was in the combination of design judgement and product knowledge. LDO helped us compare options, avoid unsuitable fittings and present a more complete lighting proposal to the client.


    Claire Moreau
    Architectural Consultant, Paris
  • Great work!


    Miguel Torres
    Property Developer, Denia
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Is this the right trade service for you?

Outsourced Lighting Design Support is best when your business needs extra lighting design capacity, but you still want to manage the client relationship, presentation and project direction. If you mainly need pricing, live project advice or a fully branded client-facing service, another trade service may be a better fit.

  • Trade Lighting Quotes

    Use this when you already have a product list, lighting schedule, brand request or existing quote and need competitive pricing, alternatives or supply support.

  • Project Lighting Support

    Use this when a live project needs practical lighting input, product guidance, substitutions, technical checks or help solving a specific project issue.

  • Outsourced Lighting Design Support

    Use this when your team needs extra remote lighting design capacity for layouts, markups, schedules, calculations, revisions or ongoing project support.

  • White-Label Lighting Design

    Use this when you want client-facing lighting design support delivered under your own brand or as part of your own service offering.

Request outsourced lighting design support

Tell us what lighting design support your team needs and upload any drawings, schedules, briefs or project files you already have. We’ll review the information and advise on the best way to support the project remotely.

Your Information

Business Information

Tell us about the project

Briefly describe the project, your deadline, the design work required and what you need back. For example: lighting layout markups, product schedules, product selections, calculation support, technical checks, design revisions or ongoing overflow support.

Attach Project Files

Upload plans, CAD files, PDFs, schedules, briefs, photos, mood boards, client notes or existing lighting documents. You do not need to have everything ready before contacting us — send what you have.

Upload drawings, CAD files or project documents

Multiple files allowed. Max 200MB total.

Frequently asked questions

Can outsourced lighting design support be handled remotely?

Yes. Most of the work can be handled remotely from plans, CAD files, PDFs, schedules, photos, videos, mood boards and project notes. If we need more information, we will ask for it before agreeing the scope.

What kind of lighting design work can you take on?

We can help with lighting layouts, marked-up plans, product selections, schedules, lighting calculations, technical checks, design revisions and ongoing overflow support.

Do you work from CAD files?

Yes. We can work from CAD files, PDFs, RCPs, floor plans, elevations and other project drawings. If CAD is not available, we can often still work from PDFs, plans or clear project information.

Do you only support complete projects?

No. We can support a full project, a single room, one technical issue, a lighting schedule, a revision package or recurring design overflow work.

Can you help if we already have a lighting design?

Yes. We can review existing layouts, schedules, product choices or technical notes and help improve, revise or complete the design.

Will you deal directly with our client?

Usually, your team manages the client relationship. We provide the lighting design support and project outputs your team can use. If you need client-facing or branded support, our White-Label Lighting Design service may be a better fit.

Is this the same as white-label lighting design?

No. Outsourced Lighting Design Support gives your team extra design capacity. White-label lighting design is more suitable when you want a client-facing service delivered under your own brand.

Can you also supply the products?

Yes, where suitable. We can help move selected products towards quotation, sourcing and supply through our trade lighting services.

How is the work priced?

This service is charged hourly. The number of hours depends on the project size, drawing quality, required deliverables, technical complexity, deadline, and number of revisions needed. Send us the project information and we can estimate the likely time before work begins.

What should we send first?

Send whatever you already have: plans, CAD files, PDFs, schedules, photos, briefs, mood boards, client notes, product lists or technical requirements. You do not need a perfect brief before contacting us.

Do you support residential and commercial projects?

Yes. We can support residential, hospitality, retail, office, exterior, garden and other commercial lighting projects.

Which countries do you service?

We support trade and project partners across the UK and Europe. Product availability, delivery options and project arrangements may vary depending on the location and scope of the work.