tala

Tala is a young British lighting brand with a mission to create exquisite products that have a positive impact. Guided by the founding promise of Conservation Through Beauty, we want to accelerate the low carbon economy with thoughtful product design and transparent practices.

The company was founded by friends at the University of Edinburgh with a shared passion for design, technology and sustainability. While installing solar panels on a hotel project in Porto, they suggested LED lighting to further boost the project’s green credentials. The architect’s lament at their clunky design inspired a full immersion into the latest technology and manufacturing processes to see how far the design limits of the light bulb could be pushed. And so the world’s first beautiful, sustainable bulb was born.

Since then, the collection has grown to respond to a variety of design requirements, each taking inspiration from nature in their own ways. As well as implementing the latest energy-saving technology, we champion materials and techniques that have minimal impact on the environment and strive for a transparent, carbon-neutral supply chain. This allows us to develop light bulbs that are built to last for 10 years or more. Indeed, we think of them not as commodities, but as resources in circulation; and design objects in their own right.

Every element of our design has been chosen to create a contemporary and inviting atmosphere in a variety of interiors. With an emphasis on technical sophistication and quality components, what makes a Tala bulb unique is its uncompromising focus on both design and sustainability.