Lighting method and system

A lighting system comprising:

• a cradle securing at least one light-emitting element, the cradle comprising:
• a U-shaped groove;
• an elongate surface extending from the U-shaped groove;
• and
• a locking tab comprising an upwardly extending latch;
• a modular unit comprising:
• a mouth region receiving at least part of and achieving interlocking engagement with the cradle, the mouth region comprising:
• a first surface;
• a second surface oppositely disposed relative to the first surface and comprising a lip abutting and matingly engaging the U-shaped groove, the lip forming a track receiving the elongate surface;
• a neck region comprising a groove, the groove receiving and engaging the upwardly extending latch of the locking tab;
• and
• an arcuate portion extending from the second surface and comprising a diffusive reflective surface receiving light from the at least one light-emitting element;
• and
• wherein the at least one light-emitting element is completely concealed when viewed from an area requiring illumination.

A method comprising:

• providing a cradle for securing at least one light-emitting element, the cradle comprising:
• a main body;
• a first outwardly extending elongate surface extending from a first side of the main body;
• a plurality of locking tabs extending from a second side of the main body;
• a plurality of outwardly extending reflective tabs located adjacent each of a plurality of openings;
• and
• a groove formed between the first outwardly extending elongate surface and the plurality of outwardly extending reflective tabs;
• providing a modular unit comprising:
• an arcuate portion;
• a mouth region connected to the arcuate portion and comprising oppositely disposed first surface and second surfaces;
• a track formed between the second surface and a lip;
• and
• a neck region comprising a groove;
• inserting the cradle into the modular unit via an opening between the arcuate portion and a surface extending downwardly from the groove;
• positioning the cradle so that the groove of the cradle is above the lip;
• cantilevering the cradle against the surface extending downwardly from the groove until the first outwardly extending elongate surface of the cradle is positioned above the track;
• applying pressure against the plurality of locking tabs towards the surface;
• and
• wherein the at least one light-emitting element is completely concealed when viewed from an area requiring illumination.