By Dr. Matt Zakreski I’m a full-time professional speaker and clinical psychologist who specializes in working with gifted and neurodivergent people — such as those with ADHD, Dyslexia, OCD, Autism, and gifted, etc. There’s a common misconception that neurodivergent folks are a tiny minority in society, but there are a lot more of them than…
By Linda Longo It used to be that the “success” of a trade show was measured in body count: how many people filled the halls, atriums, and showrooms. That metric has changed over the years — away from how many orders were placed on-site and more toward how many qualified buyers attended and expressed interest….
By Robert Lanteigne Your residential clients want to enjoy a beautiful view from their windows at night, but their landscaping is pretty minimal. Fortunately, your lighting skills can make the most out of their property with softly lit trees, a shimmering pathway, and cozy outdoor spaces that extend their living area beyond the walls of…
As we continue our exploration of the lighting industry’s future, we delve into Part II of David Shiller’s insightful 25 Lighting Industry Trends for 2025. Here we unveil the remaining 12 projections that are set to shape the lighting landscape in the coming years. 14. Fewer lighting trade publications Electrical News recently shut down. tED…
© Richard D. Falconer, LC, IALD In today’s business world, videoconferencing has become the norm to bring people together in the office and in remote locations. The primary advantages are productivity, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Lighting design plays a pivotal role in creating an optimal environment that addresses technical AV requirements for video camera capture while…
While private equity has been steadily absorbing major players in the residential lighting industry, it typically does so quietly with no corporate name changes. However, last week Kingswood Capital – which acquired Progress Lighting and more recently Kichler – announced a new parent company name to encompass the Kichler and Progress organization: Coleto Brands. …
The lighting industry is an exciting business to be in, but unless your company has one or two generations of families involved, it might as well be a secret to the outside (non-lighting) world. Quorum International’s Director of Design David Patton wants to change that. For the past 10 years, he has guest lectured at…
By Linda Longo Every year, the major paint companies select what they determine to be the “Color of the Year” — and for the most part, such announcements don’t translate into lighting sales as these colors are typically found on walls, home accessories, and apparel. Pantone – the company with the most consumer recognition and…
By Dañiel Luna-Fuller Ultraviolet (UV) lighting can be helpful in some situations (i.e. disinfection applications) yet detrimental to those with certain medical conditions like lupus. As someone living with lupus, I have firsthand experience with the challenges that come from photosensitivity — a sensitivity to UV light from both natural sunlight and artificial sources. For…
Renowned lighting enthusiast and author “Lightbob” (aka Robert Lanteigne) invites listeners on a luminous journey with his new podcast, The Non-Technical Language of Light. This captivating series, available now on Podcastle, shines a light on the art and science of illumination, offering an approachable guide to understanding the role of lighting in everyday spaces. Drawing…
By Robert Lanteigne Your client spent a fortune last summer on a luxurious outdoor kitchen and adjacent living space plus landscaping and they are ready now to invest in highlighting that investment with a strategic lighting design. Where to start? Ask your clients to hone in on what they want to see in their yard…
By Emily Lai, LC Construction projects are a lot like hosting a giant dinner party: you need a clear recipe, the right ingredients, and a team of chefs who actually talk to each other. The stars of the show include the architect, electrical engineer, lighting controls sales rep, distributor, and electrical contractor. Each has a…
There’s no doubt that LEDs have disrupted the lighting industry in many ways, but the latest impact is the growing demand to adopt TM-30 as a metric for color rendering over the industry standard of CRI. At the recent American Lighting Association (ALA) Conference in Palm Beach, Jason Livingston, LC – principal of Studio T+L…
The Boutique & Design New York (BDNY) show, produced by Emerald, has long been an East Coast destination for designers and specifiers working on hospitality-oriented projects. This year, reports from exhibitors on the show floor indicate that while attendance was good, inquiries were more general than specific to a particular project. As expected during a…
By Dañiel Luna-Fuller University of Las Vegas Basketball Court Our journey begins at the University of Las Vegas Basketball Court. With meticulous analysis and precise planning, we replaced outdated fixtures consuming 458 watts per unit with LED alternatives using a mere 160 watts each. Before After Results: A substantial reduction in energy consumption coupled with…
By Emily Lai, LC What’s your idea of a successful project? For me, it’s silence — no emails, no phone calls, just the peaceful hum of a perfectly executed job. In reality, though, we all know the sinking feeling when the dreaded RFIs hit our inboxes, and we collectively wonder, “Is this going to lead…