Ideas, Exchange and Inspiration: The First DIALux User Meetup in Lüdenscheid
On September 2, we had the pleasure of welcoming lighting designers from across the DACH region to our very first DIALux User Meetup in Lüdenscheid. From the very first minute, the atmosphere was filled with curiosity, energy, and genuine enthusiasm. Together, we discussed the future of DIALux and lighting design in general, with exclusive insights into our latest developments.
What truly made this day special, however, was the direct exchange with our users. Ideas were shared openly, challenges discussed, and creative solutions developed on the spot.
AI in lighting design
In four exciting workshops, we explored important future topics for DIALux. The goal was to gain a clear understanding of the challenges and needs in these areas and how best to address them.
In this workshop, we discovered together which challenges you face in your daily work and how Artificial Intelligence can help develop solutions or noticeably improve processes. The combination of short inputs, intensive group discussions, and creative methods led to the emergence of concrete ideas for the use of AI in lighting design. In the end, we identified clear starting points with real added value and defined priorities for further work in connection with DIALux.
How can BIM work better from a lighting design perspective?
Together we examined whether and why planning in 3D and with BIM models makes sense. The discussions showed how the BIM method improves collaboration with other trades. At the same time, it became clear where it still fails in practice. This open feedback laid the foundation for new solutions that could make BIM even more practical for lighting design in the future.
DIALux for all planning phases and all luminaires
We developed a vision of how DIALux could be expanded so that lighting designers can handle the entire planning task within one tool. The exchange opened up exciting perspectives on the potential that could be unlocked and how a comprehensive tool for the entire lighting design process might work. At the same time, we defined the framework conditions necessary to achieve this.
Dieter Polle, Managing Director of DIAL, emphasized: “DIALux is currently being enabled to cover the entire lighting design process. From the first idea to the desired lighting effect and the selection of suitable design principles, through prototype luminaires and product-descriptive texts for tenders, to the actual products that will finally be implemented. At every stage, a lighting designer should be able to provide information on costs and energy consumption. The feedback from the workshop has once again highlighted important aspects for this process.”
Sports Lighting and Floodlight
In this workshop, we discussed the use of sports lighting and floodlighting in DIALux. The focus was on gaining deeper insights into the concrete working methods of lighting designers. The workshop showed that the previously identified topics surrounding floodlight and sports lighting remain highly relevant and were clearly confirmed by users. The topic of data import and export was highlighted as particularly important and should play a key role in the future development of DIALux.
The results will now be structured and integrated into product development. In doing so, the participants are making a valuable contribution to the practical design of future sports functions in DIALux evo.
Throughout the entire day, participants had the opportunity to share their ideas, wishes, and suggestions with us. This feedback is incredibly valuable, it is a key part of how we can tailor DIALux even more closely to your needs.
A huge thank you to all participants for your openness, numerous contributions, and the great atmosphere. We are truly inspired by your commitment and look forward to shaping the future of DIALux together with you!
For everyone who was unable to attend the User Meetup, you can continue to share your wishes at any time in the DIALux Community. And we are already looking forward to welcoming you at the upcoming Light + Building 2026 at our booth A20 in Hall 5.0.