Emotional Light: How Lighting Influences Mood and Enhances Wellbeing

Vibia’s holistic portfolio enables professionals to create adaptable atmospheres that follow the natural rhythm of daylight and enhance the flow of daily life. Our unique approach takes into account the intended use of a space, the time of day, whether daylight or night-time, and the emotional needs of the user, crafting immersive scenes that respond intuitively to every mood and moment.

Featured across various collections in the Vibia catalogue, Dynamic Light offers professionals the possibility to create lighting scenes that combine advanced control with infinite gradations of intensity and a wide range of LED colour temperatures.

Within this category, accent, downlight and general lighting luminaires incorporate the Tunable White option, allowing precise adjustment of colour temperature and intensity to achieve more expressive and nuanced atmospheres.

Colour is a source of emotion; it instantly sets a mood and influences our perception of a space. Warm, ambient lighting creates an intimate, inviting atmosphere. Its soft, yellow-orange hues mimic the soothing glow of the afternoon sun, encouraging relaxation, connection and comfort. In contrast, cool-white lighting simulates the brightness of midday, boosting energy and focus.

Vibia’s approach to the use of coloured light and gradients is to create beautiful atmospheres that feel as natural and subtle as possible. Since natural light is never static or mono-tonal, we have selected 18 subtle tones and gradients based on a deep analysis of colour and temperature in relation to human comfort and wellbeing.

Crafted of borosilicate glass, Guise Wall explores the relationship between light and transparency. Designed by Diez Office, the collection emits a halo of diffuse light from a hidden LED light source. Switched off, its transparent form seems to disappear.

Fitted with a sensor that dims on close contact, Guise is as functional as it is magnetic. The professional can manually select the light intensity and tone – Static White, Colour Mood or Gradient – or integrate their selection digitally into a pre-set scene design. A refined, graceful luminaire, Guise shapes the mood of a space with sensitivity and precision.

Line features a series of simple linear luminaires, each designed to deliver a distinctive lighting effect. Available in various lengths, it integrates seamlessly into any architecture, shaping environments that are both comfortable and functional.

When combined with Vibia’s broader portfolio, the collection introduces layers of depth and emotion to a space. With Static White, Tunable White, and Infinite Colour options, designers can personalise the ambience for every scene.

The models with Infinite Colour integrate Tunable White as well as six solid tones and six carefully selected colour gradients that shift effortlessly between moods and follow the transition of natural light at dawn and dusk.

Offset, by Xuclà, lends a bold, industrial look. Available in floor, ceiling and wall versions, the collection empowers designers to create versatile, enveloping atmospheres.

Offset Ceiling is a collection of linear fixtures with five lighting effects. It includes the High Comfort Diffuser for smooth, transitional illumination; the Accent Downlight for directed highlights; the Flat Diffuser for uniform general lighting; and the Low-Glare High-Efficiency for soothing, glare-free illumination.

The Colour Mood Grazer introduces Tunable White and Infinite Colour, transforming any space into an inviting, sensory experience.

Offset Wall consists of an elegant aluminium profile in multiple dimensions. The Surface Grazer projects light upwards, downwards – or from both ends – creating a rhythmic pattern of light and shadow. The Colour Mood Grazer projects a diffuse, ambient glow left or right along its entire length, with Tunable White or Infinite Colour options enhancing the materiality and texture of the surface and creating an expressive, moody environment.

Offset Floor presents a freestanding vertical rod that extends from a solid base and illuminates the adjacent wall. In both models, the light intensity and tone – Tunable White, Colour Mood or Gradient – can either be manually adjusted or integrated into the control system.

Vibia’s approach to lighting design starts with a deep understanding of how spaces will be used and how light can be applied as a tool to inspire positive emotions that enhance the experience. Emotionally intelligent lighting is something we feel; beyond visibility, it responds to our activities, moods and needs at every moment. Through a unique blend of lighting effects, dynamic control, and subtle variations in intensity and LED colour temperature, we empower designers to create spaces that nurture wellbeing and enrich daily life.

Featured Products:
– Guise
– Line
– Offset