About

Design DarKo is a twice-Emmy-nominated, award-winning Lighting and Production Design Studio, known for outstanding work in the entertainment industry worldwide. With over two decades of experience in the field, our team has worked with some of the biggest names in music from Beyoncé and Jay Z to The Weeknd, Billy Eilish, BTS, and Lana Del Rey.

In recognition of exceptional work, Design DarKo // Darien Koop was nominated for two Emmy Awards in 2022 and 2023 for Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Series and Variety Special for work on "American Song Contest" and “Encanto Live at The Hollywood Bowl.”

The studios expertise and creativity has made it a sought-after creative force in the industry. The passion for lighting and production design has driven the team to create innovative and unforgettable experiences for audiences worldwide.

Credits

Travis Scott - Complex COn 2024 (Cactus Con) - Co Lighting Designer with Seth Bernstein

Lana Del Rey - Coachella and 2024 tour - LIGHTING designer and creative

Jimmy Kimmel Live - Various Episodes - Outdoor stage 2024 - LIGHTING PROGRAMMER

Justin Timberlake - Jimmy Kimmel Performance - No Angels - 2024 - LIGHTING PROGRAMMER

DOTA 2 - THE INTERNATIONAL 10 + 12, 2021 & 2023 - LIGHTING PROGRAMMER

OMAR APollo - 2023 select shows including bleached fest, london roundhouse, and lib fest - Lighting designer and programmer

Kane Brown - Drunk or Dreaming Tour & Stagecoach 2023 - Lighting Designer

Sam Hunt - Outskirts Tour 2023 - Lighting & Production Designer with Bobby Grey Notan Creative

Lana Del Rey - TOUR 2020 TO 2023 - Lighting & Production Designer

Meg Thee Stallion - March Madness Music Festival 2023 - Lighting Programmer

Beyonce - Club Renaissance Los Angeles 2022 - Lighting Programmer

Encanto - Live At The Hollywood Bowl 2022 - Lighting Programmer

Jelly Roll - Bridgestone Homecoming show in Nashville, TN 2022 - Co-Lighting Designer & Director with Bobby Grey notan creative

WizKid - Festivals & Arena Headlines Worldwide 2021,22,23 - Lighting Programmer

Jennifer Lopez - Shows Worldwide 2022/2024 - Associate Lighting Designer, Lighting Programmer & Director

Cardi B - European Festival Run 2022/2023 - Lighting Programmer

Haim - One More Haim Tour, Hollywood Bowl & NYC MSG Shows 2022 - Lighting Designer & Programmer

Weird: The Weird Al Yankovich Story - Feature Film, 2022 - Lighting Programmer

American Song Contest - Season 1, 2022 - Lighting Programmer

The Chain Smokers - Super Bowl Tailgate Party 2022 - Lighting Designer & Programmer

Billie Eilish - Jimmy Fallon Performance, Happier Than Ever - 2021 - Lighting Designer & Programmer

Billie Eilish - Where Do We Go Tour 2020 - Associate Lighting Designer, Programmer

BTS - 2019 Stadium Tour Worldwide & The Final in Korea w/ Broadcast - Lighting Programmer & Gaffer

Childish Gambino - This Is America Tour 2018 & Coachella 2019 - Associate Lighting Designer & Programmer

Jain - The Souldier Tour, France 2019 - Lighting Designer & Programmer

On The Run 2 Tour, Beyoncé & Jay Z - Global Citizen Festival World Broadcast 2018 - Lighting Programmer, Director

The Weeknd - Starboy Tour, Festivals, Award Shows 2015-2017 - Associate Lighting Designer, Programmer, Director