Approach

Inspired By The Daily Observation of Light™

At OBS Lighting Consultants, we see light as a living element, one that shapes human experience on every level. Our work is driven by a simple belief: lighting should enhance lives. It should support health, mood, comfort, and connection. This belief informs every project we undertake, and is reflected in our commitment to human-centric, wellness-focused design.

We are inspired daily by the natural rhythms and subtleties of light, how it shifts, influences, and interacts with people and spaces. These daily observations guide our creative and technical process, helping us design environments that truly support well-being.

Our approach is deeply multidisciplinary. We believe that meaningful, impactful lighting design must go beyond architecture and engineering. That’s why we actively collaborate with ecologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, medical professionals and sustainability experts. These partnerships enrich our understanding and enable us to create lighting strategies that respect both human biology and the natural world.

Whether we are designing for healthcare, residential, commercial or public settings, we begin with people, how they live, work, heal, and move. We pay close attention to how natural and artificial light interact within each space and tailor our solutions to suit both individual needs and broader environmental contexts.

Our designs are always rooted in evidence, but shaped by empathy. We consider visual comfort, circadian health, emotional tone, and the wider ecological impact of our choices. We believe that lighting should feel intuitive, supportive and sustainable, not just functional or beautiful, but truly life-enhancing.

At OBS, we combine research-led thinking with creative insight, always seeking to push boundaries through collaboration. By drawing on diverse expertise, we aim to continually raise the standard for what lighting design can achieve.