Mara
Villegas
Principal Chicago
“Light has this subtle but powerful effect on people’s state of mind. This is why I fell in love with lighting design.”
Mara Villegas is an accomplished lighting designer with over 15 years of experience and a master’s degree in Architectural Lighting Design from Parsons NYC. Her expertise spans diverse residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Asia and South America. Mara's work has earned recognition in reputable publications like A+L Magazine and The Second Ibero-American Biennial of Lighting Design.
Mara’s design approach thrives on collaboration as she works closely with interior designers, architects, and clients to create exceptional environments and memorable experiences through lighting. As Co-founder and Principal of Within Light Studio, Mara's passion lies in merging the technical aspect of lighting with its artistic side to craft unique spatial experiences that transform spaces and create meaningful human experiences.