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H U M P H R E Y   M C D E R M O T  T 
LIGHTING DESIGNER / CONSULTANT

Humphrey is a Professional Member of the Association for Lighting Production and Designers with over 30 years of experience spanning West End theatre, international productions, and large-scale experiential environments. 


CREATING ENVIRONMENTS THAT FEEL AS GOOD AS THEY LOOK

"My approach is grounded in the belief that lighting can do far more than illuminate a space — it can guide the guest journey, shape atmosphere, and create lasting emotional resonance. My work is consistently focused on delivering visually striking, detail-driven design where storytelling and audience connection are at the heart of every project"

Humphrey McDermott

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Humphrey began his career in London’s West End at the age of sixteen while studying Lighting and Technical Theatre at The City of Westminster College. Since then, he has built a broad and versatile career, holding roles including Electrician, Lighting Programmer, Production Electrician, and Head of Lighting. 

Over the past fifteen years, he has focused on work as a Lighting Designer, Associate Lighting Designer, and Special Effects Consultant across a diverse range of projects including musicals, plays, pantomime, opera, dance, theme parks, stunt shows, illusion productions, circus, royal weddings, award ceremonies, television commercials, corporate events, and music festivals.

He is currently the Associate Lighting Designer for the sell-out musical The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London. Now in its 14th record-breaking year, the production—created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone—has received nine Tony Awards, including Best Lighting Design, and multiple Olivier Awards, including Best Musical and Best Lighting Design.

Alongside his theatre work, Humphrey continues to collaborate with leading creative studio Designlab Experience, contributing to the design and delivery of immersive environments including weddings, exhibitions, theme parks, urban spaces, and large-scale installations across the Gulf region.
LET IT BE
BEST LIGHTING DESIGN
Award Nominated
THE TAILOR MADE MAN
BEST LIGHTING DESIGN
Award Nominated
CLIENT
Desiglab Experience
Humphrey Design, in long-standing collaboration with industry-leading experiential studio Designlab Experience, has spent over a decade delivering distinctive, large-scale experiences across the Gulf region — spanning weddings, exhibitions, theme parks, urban environments, and immersive installations
CLIENT
GLOBAL VILLAGE
DUBAI

CONSULTING

Project Consultation and Team Leadership for Large-Scale Installations

DESIGN

Comprehensive Design Services — From Blue-Sky Concept Development to Delivery

OPERATIONS

Project Management and Specialist Crew Services for Complex Installation and Operational Delivery


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