Helen Wright
About Helen Wright
Helen Wright is a Senior Lighting Designer at Arup with over 12 years of experience, specializing in daylight design for educational settings.
Company
Helen Wright is currently employed at Arup as a Senior Lighting Designer. She has been with the company since 2008, initially serving as a Lighting Designer before being promoted in 2016. Her role at Arup involves creating integrated lighting solutions for a variety of settings. Arup is a global consulting and design firm known for its innovative approach to engineering, design, and consultancy.
Title
Helen Wright holds the title of Senior Lighting Designer at Arup. She specializes in both artificial and daylight lighting, focusing on creating immersive and inspiring environments through innovative lighting design.
Education and Expertise
Helen Wright studied Interior Design at The University of Huddersfield, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (with Sandwich) degree from 2004 to 2008. She has expertise in a range of projects, particularly in education, commercial, arts & culture, and public realm sectors. Her specialization in daylight design, especially in educational settings, is complemented by her skills in both artificial and natural lighting.
Career Background
Helen Wright began her career as a Trainee Interior Designer at Melling Ridgeway and Partners from 2006 to 2007. She then joined Arup in 2008 as a Lighting Designer, where she worked for eight years before being promoted to Senior Lighting Designer in 2016. Helen's background in interior design enhances her holistic, three-dimensional approach to lighting design.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Helen Wright is passionate about creating immersive and inspiring environments through the creative application of lighting. She works on a diverse range of projects, integrating both artificial and daylight lighting solutions for interior and exterior spaces. Her approach is informed by her background in interior design, allowing her to deliver a holistic and three-dimensional lighting design.