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Christina Spangler

Christina Spangler, LC, IALD, IES, is an award-winning lighting designer and Principal at the Philadelphia and New York City–based Lighting Design Collaborative. She co-authored the textbook Lighting Design Basics, publishing its 4th edition, which introduces lighting concepts and techniques to students and beginners. She is also a professor at Moore College of Art & Design and co-founded the design firm 26 Group with her husband.
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Lighting Design Basics

Now in its fourth edition, Lighting Design Basics by Mark Karlen and Christina Spangler remains a foundational textbook for architecture, interior design, and engineering students who need a rigorous, visually driven introduction to professional lighting design — balancing technical instruction with real-world application across a wide range of spatial settings.

Reviewed Mar 25, 2026

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