Live Design International (LDI) 2024

Catch a live recording of the Artistic Finance podcast as we dive into the process of designing and producing live shows tailored to specific music artists. Join creative directors, lighting designers, and project managers as they share experiences in balancing the creative vision of an artist with the logistical realities of large-scale budgets. Attendees will gain insight into the workflow behind developing unique narratives and visual elements that reflect an artist's identity, while ensuring sustainable budgets. From initial concept to execution, learn how to navigate the dual challenges of storytelling and budget control in the world of high-profile live entertainment.

The Light Talk podcast (now in its 8th year) features seasoned professional lighting designers and educators — the original three Lumen Brothers, Steve Woods (SMU), Stan Kaye (emeritus University of Florida), David Jacques (emeritus California State University Long Beach), plus Brackley Frayer (emeritus UNLV) as well as designer Zak Borovay, and Lumen Sisters Ellen Lampert-Gréaux (LDI/Live Design) and Ann McMills (San Diego State University)—who discuss the latest topics and developments in the world of entertainment and architectural lighting design and offer sage, and sometimes controversial advice to professionals and students of lighting design. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and they can be as silly as they are informative. Join us for a live taping and toss out questions and topics at LDI (you can even win a prize!)

Join us for a LIVE podcast recording of the Financial Independence Club, a collaboration between LoboLux Design and Artistic Finance. A panel of lighting industry folx will bridge the gap between creatives and finance with collective education. They will discuss dismantling the "Starving Artist" narrative, improving Financial IQ, empowering confidence in personal financial decisions, and increasing financial wellness for everyone.

This will be a LIVE recording of the Artistic Finance podcast. We will take questions and comments from the audience. This will be a highly inclusive and interactive discussion. Attendees are encouraged to participate with questions and comments.

The FI Club is hosted by Amy D Lux, principal of LoboLux and Treasurer of international membership Women In Lighting and Design, and Ethan Steimel, lighting designer, and founder of Artistic Finance. Our vision is 'Financial Literacy for Creatives' with a mission to create a transparent forum and inclusive community to propel creative workers into financial security. The Financial Independence Club intends to help you learn how to increase your Financial IQ in manageable and accessible ways. It IS possible, and EVERYONE deserves prosperity. Join Us!