Project ManagementLouis Poulsen x Phaidon:
First House of Light
Client: Louis Poulsen
For the Louis Poulsen anniversary book, I managed key stakeholder relationships, including publisher Phaidon, author TF Chan, and experts in the brand’s history—designers, historians, and heirs.
I oversaw all aspects of the project, ensuring text accuracy, selecting and managing imagery, and shaping the book’s visual identity. Beyond content, I coordinated events and other publication elements, balancing historical integrity with modern brand storytelling. This project required precise communication, attention to detail, and strategic collaboration to bring Louis Poulsen’s legacy to life in a compelling and authentic way.
A celebration of the 150th anniversary of Louis Poulsen, and a tribute to our rich heritage, presenting Louis Poulsen: First House of Light, a coffee table book that invites you to join us in an exploration of our evolution into one of the world’s most distinctive lighting brands. Discover the origins of iconic lighting designs, exceptional collaborations with world renowned designers and artistic innovations.
With over 200 images, some of which are unseen archival images, and stories that stem back to our beginnings in 1874, this book is perfect for design lovers.
PRESS & EVENTS
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![Article about "Louis Poulsen: First House of Light" monograph published by Phaidon, featuring a pink book cover image.]()
Wallpaper: New Louis Poulsen book explores the Danish lighting company's illuminating world
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![Page from a magazine showing a multi-tiered lamp, an advertisement in Spanish, German text about lighting, and a small pink book cover titled 'Louis Poulsen.']()
Raum und Wohne: Wo das Licht zu Hause ist
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![WWD Home magazine article featuring two main topics: Oka's US business closure and Louis Poulsen's 150th anniversary. The article includes images of home decor and lighting designs, and discusses business strategies and design history.]()
WWD: Louis Poulsen Celebrates 150 Years
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![Design Anthology UK article featuring Monique Faber Q&A about Louis Poulsen's history, showcasing an original collage of Poul Henningsen's Contrast Lamp, with a conversation about electric lighting.]()
design anthology UK: Monique Faber Q&A
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![Close-up of a textured amber surface with the "Louis Poulsen" logo and text overlay celebrating the brand's 150th anniversary, reading: "The First House of Light 150 Years 1874 - 2024."]()
Louis Poulsen Instagram Launch
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![Cover of the book 'Louis Poulsen: First House of Light' by TF Chan, published by Phaidon, featuring a geometric design in shades of pale rose color.]()
Phaidon Launch
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![Social media post by Louis Poulsen introducing a book titled 'Louis Poulsen: First House of Light' by TF Chan. Includes images of TF Chan, book cover, and stacked books outdoors.]()
3daysofdesign Copenhagen
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![Monique Faber and author TF Chan sitting near a display with books, a lamp, and informational panels. The large sign titled 'The First House of Light'. A table holds multiple copies of a book titled 'Louis Poulsen,' with a lit desk lamp.]()
3daysofdesign Talk
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![Danish Embassy in London setup with stacks of "Louis Poulsen" books on wooden tables, a small framed picture, a white lamp, and a black-and-white photograph on the wall. Phaidon and Louis Poulsen Book event]()
An evening at the Danish Embassy in London
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![Author TF Chan signing First House of Light Coffee Table book at a table with coffee cups and a metal object, another person nearby holding a bag.]()
Louis Poulsen Tokyo Store Event
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![Author TF Chan smiling indoors seated at a table with Louis Poulsen books and floral arrangement; exhibition display in the background with lighting design imagery and text about Louis Poulsen.]()
Aelfred London Event
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![Author TF Chan in a modern lighting showroom holding a glass, surrounded by various stylish pendant and table lamps, with exposed brick wall backdrop. Louis Poulsen and Phaidon event]()
Aelfred London Event
