ILANEL IS A TEAM OF DESIGNERS AND MAKERS, WHO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO MAKE VISIONs COME TO LIGHT
Along with a network of local artisans and fabricators, the ILANEL team is a remarkable blend of creativity, expertise, and passion for exceptional design. With diverse backgrounds and a shared love for craftsmanship, our team members bring a wealth of experience to the table. From skilled artisans to innovative designers, we collaborate seamlessly, embracing each other's strengths to deliver stunning and unique lighting solutions. All products are made-to-order based on the atelier's collection or custom-designed for homes, workspaces and public places.
ILANEL products are designed and produced in Melbourne, Australia.
ABOUT ME
After training and practicing as an architect overseas, Ilan relocated to Australia in 2005 to join the Design Masters program at RMIT University in Melbourne. This program deepened his understanding of design principles across various disciplines and sparked a passion for creating immersive and experiential lighting solutions.
In 2010, Ilan established ILANEL Design Studio, positioning it as a leader in bespoke lighting design and production. The studio specializes in crafting custom luminaires and large-scale light based installations, seamlessly blending art, technology, and functionality. The studio's works are characterized by their ability to transform spaces, evoke emotions, and enhance the psychological and sensory experience of light.
Ilan’s fascination with the experiential qualities of light drives his creative process. He delves into the visible spectrum’s interplay of colours and their potential to influence mood and perception. His designs often incorporate interactive, playful, and automated elements, emphasizing light's transformative power to foster joy and connectivity. This philosophy extends to his large-scale installations, which frequently explore themes of movement, reflection, and the relationship between natural and artificial illumination.
ILANEL's work is internationally recognized for its innovation, merging artisanal craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to produce pieces that are both timeless and forward-thinking. Whether designing for residential, commercial, or public spaces, Ilan consistently challenges conventional boundaries to create lighting that is not only functional but also an artistic centerpiece.
Installations
Australian War Memorial 2024 - ‘Canberra Beacons’ Bespoke feature pendant lights
Hour Glass Adelaide 2024 - ‘Temporal Grid’ light and glass installation
Design Institute of Australia, The Window Gallery - ‘Cannons of Hope’
National Gallery of Victoria's Triennial 2020 - ‘Ora’ an interactive light sculpture
Justin Art House Museum, Melbourne 2019 - ‘39 Steps’ An interactive lighting installation
Save the Children Gala, New York 2016 - ‘Shimmering Lights’ A backdrop lighting installation
Royal Bank Chambers, Melbourne 2015 - ‘Deco Grandeur’ A 13m multi-tiered light installation
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show - ‘Sol’ An outdoors light installation
Four Seasons Hotel, Qatar 2013 - ‘Desert Rain’ An outdoors light installation
Exhibitions
Design Fringe 2023, Linden New Art Gallery - ‘Cannons of Hope’
Melbourne Design Week 2023, Glowing Structures Gallery - ‘Fragile’
Melbourne Design Week 2022, Glowing Structures Gallery - ‘Reflections’
Melbourne Design Week 2021, Fitzroy - ‘Wisdom of Objects’
Melbourne Design Week 2020, Brightspace Gallery - ‘Light+Life’
Melbourne Design Week 2018, KFive Gallery - ‘Decoding Design’
Melbourne Design Week 2017, Collingwood - ‘Departures’
Globelight, Melbourne 2013, Anita Traverso Gallery – ‘Ora’
Globelight, Melbourne 2014, Anita Traverso Gallery – ‘Light Matter’
Globelight, Melbourne 2015, Abbotsford Convent – ‘Sol’
LaunchPad, Saturday in Design 2006 - ‘Rain’
