As an international award-winning lighting designer, Janelle Drouet has had the privilege to inspire, to heal, and to connect people through lighting design for more than 20 years. Her philosophy — create expressive, sustainable, and inclusive designs relative to the end user. Janelle uses storytelling to develop a cohesive lighting journey while establishing functional, quantitative, and qualitative criteria.
Additionally, Janelle prioritizes knowledge cultivation and sharing, continuously improving her own practice, while supporting the greater design community. Towards this, she has been a contributor to various global lighting standards and industry publications. She also regularly contributes her time as a mentor, instructor, and presenter.