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Live Design is a monthly digital trade magazine, owned by Questex,[1] that covers the latest projects and gear in live entertainment, including theatre, film, concerts, opera, ballet, architainment, and more.[2] Columbia College Chicago's Theatre Department cites it for providing "comprehensive coverage for professionals in the fields of lighting, sound, staging, and projection."[3] It originated as Lighting Dimensions, which combined with Theatre Crafts and Entertainment Design (1999-2005).[4][5] Until December 2013, it was a print magazine, but has since converted to a free app with monthly issues for Apple and Android devices.[6] Live Design is geared towards aspiring and established designers in the disciplines of lighting, audio, projection, and scenery. The magazine also manages its own website.[7] Live Design is affiliated with the LDI trade show, and hosts the Live Design Master Classes and Envision Symposium. In his undergraduate textbook on stage management, Lawrence Stern recommends subscribing to the magazine and attending LDI as way for professional stage managers to keep current on theater technology.[8] Live Design also presents awards and scholarships to younger designers, including the Pat MacKay Diversity In Design Scholarships for undergraduates[9] and the Rising Star Award to early career professional designers.[10]

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  2. ^ Donahue, Tim (2013). "Chapter 8. Find Current Facts". Theater Careers: A Realistic Guide. University of South Carolina Press. p. 135. doi:10.2307/j.ctv6wgjdx. ISBN 9781611171976. JSTOR j.ctv6wgjdx. OCLC 854585697. Retrieved 2020-12-20 – via Project MUSE.
  3. ^ Williams, Albert (2016-06-05). "Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department Faculty Member Heather Gilbert Profiled in 'Live Design' Magazine". Theatre Department: The Green Room. Archived from the original on 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  4. ^ "Special Report: 30 Years at TCI". Vol. 31, no. 7. TCI. September 1997.
  5. ^ "Key Journals about Theatre Topics". UCF Libraries. Archived from the original on 2020-12-20. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  6. ^ "Download the November Issue of Live Design". Live Design Online. Penton. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  7. ^ "Home Page". Live Design Online. Penton. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  8. ^ Stern, Lawrence; Gold, Jill (2016). "Chapter 19. Organizing Information". Stage Management (11th ed.). Taylor & Francis. p. 272. ISBN 9781317300137. Retrieved 2020-12-20 – via Google Books.
  9. ^ "LDI Announces the Second Annual Pat MacKay Diversity in Design Scholarships for Undergraduates". Lighting & Sound America. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  10. ^ "USITT Announces 2020 Award Winners". American Theatre. Theatre Communications Group. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-20.