VOXO DESIGN

VOXO Design was founded on the belief that lighting should be considered early, coordinated carefully, and designed with intention. As a lighting design consultant, VOXO works with architects, engineers, and design teams to integrate lighting seamlessly into the overall project vision.

Stephanie Butler is the Founder and Principal of VOXO Design. As an NCQLP-certified lighting professional with over two decades of experience, she brings a deep understanding of how light shapes the way we experience space. Her work balances technical knowledge with thoughtful design to create lighting that supports comfort, performance, and clarity.

Before founding VOXO, Stephanie worked across lighting distribution, energy efficiency programs, and engineering-led projects. This experience provided a broad understanding of how lighting impacts projects from concept through construction and how teams coordinate to deliver successful outcomes.

Today, she applies this knowledge through VOXO, helping design teams approach lighting with intention, confidence, and clarity.

How VOXO Approaches Lighting Design

Lighting design at VOXO begins with listening. Every project starts with understanding how a space will be used, who will experience it, and what the design team is working to achieve. From there, lighting becomes part of the conversation rather than an afterthought.

This approach helps teams make confident decisions early, coordinate clearly through documentation, and carry design intent smoothly into construction.

Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn to learn more about her professional background and project experience.

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Learn more about Our Process, explore Lighting Design Services, or read insights on the Light Ideas by VOXO blog.

Thoughtful lighting starts with a conversation. VOXO follows a clear, collaborative lighting design process that supports project teams from early concept through construction.

Lighting is most effective when it is considered early, coordinated carefully, and documented clearly. This approach helps projects move smoothly from vision to reality.

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1. Discovery & Conversation

Every project begins with understanding. We listen to how the space will be used, what the design team aims to achieve, and how lighting can support both function and experience. At this stage, lighting becomes part of the architectural conversation rather than an afterthought.

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2. Project Alignment

Before design begins, we review available drawings, confirm project inputs, and align expectations with the design team. This step ensures lighting direction, documentation standards, and technical requirements are clearly understood before work proceeds.

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3. Lighting Design Concept Development

Next, we translate project goals into lighting strategies. Fixture approaches, lighting layers, and control ideas take shape while remaining aligned with the design vision and technical requirements.

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4. Design Documentation

Clear documentation allows lighting to integrate smoothly into architectural and engineering drawings. VOXO prepares coordinated lighting layouts, schedules, and narratives that support permit submission, engineering review, and contractor clarity.

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5. Technical Coordination

Lighting must work within real building constraints. We coordinate with engineers, architects, and consultants to ensure lighting aligns with codes, energy standards, and performance expectations.

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6. Construction Support

As projects move into construction, we remain available to answer questions, review submittals, and help maintain design intent through to completion if required.

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Lighting design at VOXO reflects recognized practices from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and current building and energy standards used across Canada.

To see how this process translates into deliverables, explore our Lighting Design Services. To understand the thinking behind our work, visit Light Ideas by VOXO. If you’re ready to begin, get in touch to start the conversation.

Lighting design plays a critical role in how buildings function, feel, and perform.

VOXO provides architectural lighting design services that integrate into project teams from early concept through detailed construction documentation.

Lighting Design Services

VOXO provides lighting design services for design teams who value thoughtful, intentional collaboration.

From concept through specification, each project balances design intent, comfort, performance, and energy efficiency while aligning with applicable codes and standards.

Lighting design services include:
Design intent narratives and presentation materials
Complete lighting design packages
Lighting calculations and performance planning
Fixture selection and detailed specification
Sustainability-focused solutions
Lighting control strategy and zoning plans

Design Collaboration

From concept to specification, I bring a balanced approach that blends beauty, comfort, and energy efficiency, tailored to your vision, code requirements, and end-user needs.

Tier Based Design Services for New Projects Include:

• Full lighting design packages
• Lighting Calculations
• Fixture selection and specification
• Sustainability-focused solutions
• Lighting control strategy and zoning plans
• Design intent narratives and presentation materials

Whether you need lighting support for a custom home, multifamily development, commercial, industrial, tenant improvement, public sector project, or hospitality space, I work closely with your design team to elevate every detail without overcomplicating the process.

Documentation & Technical Coordination

Clear documentation is essential for successful projects.

VOXO prepares lighting drawings, schedules, and narratives that support engineering review, contractor clarity, and smooth project delivery.

All work is developed in alignment with current building codes, energy standards, and IES lighting practices.

Project Types

• Custom Residential
• Multi-Residential & Mixed Use
• Commercial
• Tenant Improvement
• Hospitality and Public-Facing Spaces

Why Clients Choose Me?

• Thoughtful, intentional lighting design
• Clear and coordinated documentation
• Designs informed by codes, standards, and performance needs
• Boutique attention to every project
• Professionally insured and confidentiality-respecting
• Trusted by architects, engineers, and developers

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Learn more about Our Process, or read insights on the Light Ideas by VOXO blog.

Start the conversation early. Get in touch to discuss your project.

(LIV) is a lighting design blog by VOXO Design Ltd. We explore how collaboration, architectural lighting, and sustainability inspire better spaces and stronger design communities.