Martina Frattura, hailed as a Lighting Hero, holds the esteemed title of Lighting Hero number 5 on the renowned list curated by David Gilbey. We've had the privilege of hosting an engaging conversation with Martina, a highly accomplished lighting designer and researcher from Italy.

About Martina:

She was honoured as one of the Class of 2020 40 under 40 recognised lighting designers, solidifying her position among the brightest and most promising talents in the field.

However, it is Martina's extraordinary extra-curricular activities that truly elevate her to hero status. As an advocate for beauty in lighting, design, and life, Martina's research delves into the understanding of universal beauty and attraction. Exploring the neuroscience, psychology, and personality of beauty in all its forms, her groundbreaking work helps us strive for the pursuit of universal perfection in design.

Beyond her research and design expertise, Martina is a devoted supporter of Women in Lighting, both in her native Italy and in Portugal, where she currently works and resides. She actively contributes to RAW blogs (Radical and Ardent Women in Lighting), sharing her insights and experiences to empower and uplift fellow professionals.

Martina's caring nature extends to her efforts in promoting mental well-being and preventing burnout among the design community. She regularly shares her coping experiences and provides mental health advice for Designers Mind, an organization dedicated to supporting the well-being of designers.

If Martina Frattura has somehow been off your radar, we are thrilled to bring her to your attention. She is undeniably a rising star in the lighting industry, and we at d-lighting are immensely proud to consider her both a friend and collaborator. Martina's passion, dedication, and genuine care for the field make her a beloved figure, deserving of the title of one of our lighting heroes.