HBA London

Douglas James

Managing Partner

An entrepreneur and lighting designer with over 30 years of experience, Douglas specializes in the architectural integration of light across digital, art, and sculptural disciplines. His work creates immersive, carefully curated experiences shaped by a deep understanding of light, surface, and space. Now Managing Partner of Light Directions, he leads a global organization, overseeing teams across eight offices on three continents and delivering projects worldwide, from bespoke objects to complex, large-scale developments.