How Will the Communications Platform of the Future Work
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, has previously described telepathy as the “ultimate communication technology” and a way to capture a feeling “in its ideal and perfect form”. A recent article from Tech.co, titled “A Secret Facebook Division Wants to Read Your Mind,” reveals some surprising revelations regarding Facebook’s alleged interest in the supposed communication […]
Is Emerging Technology Changing the Way We Learn
As our world continues to transform and evolve, so will our education system. Recently, the continuing incorporation of technology into the classroom has sparked a debate about how technology will change the way we learn – particularly in regards to whether or not priority should be placed on students learning how to code. Patrick Gray, […]
Is Technology Making Us More Paranoid?
In a FastCo article, titled “How Has Technology Changed The Way We Trust?,” researcher Rachel Botsman is interviewed by Cale Guthrie Weissman about the impact that technology is having on our trust, particularly when considering how rapidly the sharing economy was seemingly embraced. When put to proper use, technology does have a tendency to allow […]
The Streetlight of the Future
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have recently announced their development of a new, more efficient system for “Public Illumination” – or street lighting. According to a press release titled, “Novel LED Street Lights Reduce Costs,” when compared with traditional street lighting systems, a new LED street lighting system minimized power consumption by up […]
Are LED Lights a Good Option for Pool Lighting?
If you closely examine the vast array of options available for lighting a pool, you will find attributes for each that would be advantageous depending on the nature and requirements of your specific installation. However, LED lighting for pools is particularly beneficial for several reasons, as reported on Technology Trends in an article titled “Installation […]
Art is Dead (with Poor Lighting)
Tranquil, crisp, and inviting. These three descriptors are just a sample of the must-have characteristics of places where discerning and tasteful consumers most like to spend their valuable free time. Where experience trumps errand, gallery denizens and lighting designers curate engaging environments to attract, and enthrall, visitors. A key part of that experience is cultivating […]
Design Junction
It always amazes me the degree of impact we as lighting designers have on a space relative to the budget and volume of input say compared to the architect or M&E consultant. However, much like a sound engineer at a concert we have a significant role to play in the success of a space and […]
Dignifying Space
Light has always fascinated and influenced me. I can still clearly remember how I protested against a new kitchen light when I was a child. The light from the fluorescent tube caused me physical discomfort. I still react directly to light which has led to my intense preoccupation with light. For example, when I get […]
Art, Illuminated
As a lighting designer, I see myself as a facilitator for art – one of the many team members enlisted to house a work of art. I join the artist, curators, architect, venue’s operators, and the maintenance crew in creating an environment best suited to any piece. In the case of a gallery or museum, […]
How to “Paint” Art with Light
“There’s nothing better than a beautifully lit piece of art,” says Richard Mishaan – one of the more popular interior designers in the world. And it’s true. A well lit piece of art is about so much more than just making a painting stand out. The right light can help realize an artist’s vision, it can […]