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The predestrian walkway over Goodale in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The convention center is on the right and the Goodal Parking garage is on the left. A brightly lit street at night features modern buildings, a glass skybridge, and colorful lights illuminating the upper floors of a parking garage on the right. The area appears clean and quiet, with no visible vehicles.

ABOUT US

At Zinkon Creative Studio we believe that light can transform an environment into an experience.

 

  • Our designs are considerate to human factors

  • Our passion promotes creative solutions

  • Our design process is focused on collaboration

  • Our curiosity fosters our expertise, driving us both educators and life-long learners

  • Our designs embrace environmental responsibility

OUR STORY

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MEET THE TEAM

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Ardra Zinkon, CLD, IALD

President

Director of Lighting Design

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Courtney Van Ostran, FSMPS, CPSM

Partner

Director of Marketing

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Henry Zinkon

Staff

Lighting Design

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Gus & Skye

Staff

Security & Snacks

RECOGNITION

Zinkon Creative Studio is internationally recognized for its award winning lighting design projects

2026   LIT Design Award Honorable Mention for Cleveland Public Library, MLK Branch

2025   IALD Award of Merit for Current, Columbus, Ohio USA

2025   LIT Design Award for Current, Columbus, Ohio USA

2023   IES Illumination Award of Merit, Hocking Hills Lodge

2018   IES Illumination Award of Merit, Cleveland Botanical Garden Glasshouse

2017   Cooper Source Award, Columbus, Metropolitan Library

2017   IES Illumination Award of Merit, Columbus Metropolitan Library

2016   IES Illumination Award of Merit, The District at West Green, Ohio University

2016   Cooper Source Award, honorable Mention, The District at West Green, Ohio University

2016   IES Illumination Award of Merit, CentruyLink Technology Center of Excellence

2014   IES Illumination Award of Merit, Cuyahoga Cty Library, Garfield Heights Branch

2013   Cooper Source Award, Honorable Mention, Cuyahoga Cty Library, Garfield Heights Branch

2013   IES Illumination Award of Merit, Hilton Columbus Downtown

2012   GE Edison Award of Recognition , Hilton Columbus Downtown

2011   IES Illumination Award of Merit, Cleveland Public Library, Rice Branch

2010   GE Edison Award of Excellence, Environmental Design,  School of Business, Miami University​​

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