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About Us

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

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 as both educators and life-long learners

  • Our designs embrace environmental responsibility

Zinkon Creative Studio is certified as a women’s business enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S.  We recognize the commitment to diversity and inclusion that is embraced by corporations and government agencies today and we can add diversity to your team.

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Our Story

2008

Founder, Ardra Zinkon Recognized by International Association of Lighting Designers as a Professional Member, becoming the 1st in the State of Ohio to receive this credential.

Firm is founded to provide stand-alone specialty services 

2013

2015

Firm Recognized with WBE Status

Founder, Ardra Zinkon becomes 26th Designer worldwide to be recognized as "Certified Lighting Designer"

2017

2018

The firm received EDGE Certification through the State of Ohio, encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity in public contracting.

2021

The firm welcomes Courtney

Van Ostran as a Shareholder

2022

The Firm rebrands as Zinkon Creative Inc.

The Firm celebrates 10 years in business

2023

Meet the Team

Meet the Partners

Awards

Zinkon Creative Studio has received several International lighting design awards recognizing our commitment to design excellence and energy efficiency. To see our awards click here.

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