Business Details
12 Years
experience
Professional Lighting Design & Consultancy Services
Illuminating Possibility is an independently run lighting design and consultancy practice established in 2014 with our head office in Perth, Western Australia. Our team of dedicated lighting professionals combines artistic vision with technical expertise to deliver bespoke lighting solutions for architectural, theatrical, commercial, residential, and entertainment projects. We pride ourselves on offering unbiased advice by maintaining no ties to specific manufacturers, ensuring clients receive the most suitable products and systems for their unique requirements. Founded by Managing Director Matthew Nankivell, a Masters-qualified lighting specialist with extensive industry experience, we provide services ranging from conceptual design to installation across local, national, and international markets. Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to create integrated lighting installations that function as both practical solutions and artistic design elements.We remain at the forefront of industry innovations while adhering to Australian Standards and sustainability principles. Our theatrical consultancy services cater to venues ranging from intimate performance spaces to large-scale entertainment arenas, supported by a team with deep industry knowledge. Through comprehensive lighting audits, control system programming, and maintenance programs, we ensure long-term project success. Our commitment to excellence has earned us respect across diverse sectors including hospitality, heritage, and broadcast media. With a focus on client collaboration and technical precision, we transform lighting concepts into memorable realities.
Services
Lighting Design
Lighting Consultancy
Theatrical Consultancy
Lighting Programming
Installation Services
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Independent specialists providing unbiased lighting solutions
- Managing Director with Masters qualification and industry leadership
- Multidisciplinary team handling projects from concept to completion
- Expertise in both artistic design and technical implementation
- Proven track record across diverse sectors including heritage and entertainment
Associations and certifications
- Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand
Services
Lighting Design
Our comprehensive lighting design service transforms spaces through tailored solutions combining aesthetics and functionality. We handle projects from initial concept to final implementation across architectural, residential, and commercial sectors. Our team creates integrated lighting installations that enhance environments while meeting technical requirements and sustainability standards.
Theatrical Consultancy
Specialist theatrical consultancy covering venue design, technical systems, and production requirements. We provide feasibility studies, equipment recommendations, and infrastructure design for performance spaces ranging from intimate theatres to large entertainment arenas. Our team ensures optimal lighting and technical systems for diverse entertainment applications.
Lighting Programming
Professional programming services for lighting control interfaces across new and existing installations. Our experts configure systems for architectural, entertainment, and commercial applications, ensuring seamless operation and modernisation of legacy systems through advanced programming techniques and industry-standard protocols.
Lighting Consultancy
Expert consultancy covering lighting specifications, compliance audits, and sustainability assessments. We offer equipment recommendations, daylight integration strategies, and maintenance programs while maintaining independence from manufacturers to provide objective, standards-compliant solutions for all project types.
Installation Services
Full installation and commissioning of lighting systems using qualified electricians and technicians. We execute designs with precision, upgrading existing infrastructure and ensuring technical excellence through collaboration with accredited tradespeople for complete project delivery from design to operational readiness.
People
Matthew Nankivell
Managing Director
Founder of Illuminating Possibility with a Masters in Lighting from Queensland University of Technology. Associate Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society, combining artistic vision with technical expertise to deliver world-class lighting solutions across diverse sectors including architecture and entertainment.
Questions
What types of lighting projects do you specialise in?
We specialise in architectural, theatrical, commercial, residential, and entertainment lighting projects ranging from heritage sites to large-scale venues.
Do you offer international services?
Yes, while based in Perth, we provide lighting design and consultancy services for projects across Australia and internationally.
What makes your consultancy different from others?
Our independence from manufacturers ensures unbiased advice, combining artistic creativity with technical expertise through a multidisciplinary team approach.
Can you handle both design and installation?
Yes, we offer full-service solutions from conceptual design through programming to installation using qualified professionals.
What qualifications does your team hold?
Our Managing Director holds a Masters in Lighting with industry affiliations, supported by technicians and designers with extensive entertainment and architectural experience.
