WELCOME

H U M P H R E Y D E S I G N

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"

PRODUCTION SHOTS

Humphrey McDermott

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. He has since built a broad and highly versatile career, progressing through roles including Electrician, Lighting Programmer, Production Electrician, and Head of Lighting.

Over the past two decades, his work has focused on Lighting Designer, Associate Lighting Designer, and Special Effects Consultant roles across an extensive range of disciplines. His portfolio spans musicals, plays, pantomime, opera, dance, theme parks, stunt shows, illusion productions, circus, royal weddings, award ceremonies, television commercials, corporate events, and music festivals—reflecting both creative range and technical depth.

He is currently Associate Lighting Designer for The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London working alongside the legendary multi award-winning designer Brian McDevitt. 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, along with 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 large-scale immersive environments. This includes high-end bespoke weddings, exhibitions, theme parks, urban spaces, and experiential installations across the Gulf region.