About Nico

Nico Baldoni is an award-winning lighting designer based in Los Angeles, known for his innovative and captivating designs. Born in Buenos Aires to a vibrant Italian, Spanish, and Lebanese family, Nico's early love for painting and sketching evolved into a deep fascination with urban spaces and sculpture. This passion led him to study architecture at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata, where he discovered his unique talent for creating impactful lighting sculptures. One of his early successes was the Adidas flagship store in Buenos Aires, which showcased his ability to transform spaces with light.

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In 2005, Nico and his wife, filmmaker Eleonore Dailly, moved to Los Angeles. Here, Nico honed his skills at top custom design companies before founding his own firm, Forma Luz, in 2018. Since then, he has been crafting bespoke lighting solutions for a global clientele, including prestigious projects for Sofitel, Hilton, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons hotels, as well as collaborations with leading design firms across the United States.

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Nico's work has been celebrated in prominent publications like Interior Design Magazine and The Chicago Tribune. His 2015 creation, the "Archetto" installation, earned him the coveted GOOD DESIGN Award from The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press. This kinetic LED sculpture, renowned for its dynamic colors and harmonious movement, exemplifies Nico's ability to blend art and technology seamlessly.

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Clients consistently praise Nico for his creativity and collaborative spirit. He expertly balances visionary concepts with practical execution, consistently delivering stunning, awe-inspiring results. Whether transforming a hotel lobby or crafting a custom light fixture, Nico's work leaves a lasting impression, illuminating spaces in the most extraordinary ways.