ross lovegrove: ted talk video

Ross Lovegross created the Yamagiwa System X in the post below.  Check out this great Ted video of Ross from 2005 where he is humorous, a touch cocky, and quickly covers his methods, goals and very cool studio space.

non-lighting inspiration: nervous system

Nervous System is a Boston area startup run by two MIT + Harvard grads with various degrees in biology, architecture and mathematics.  So far, they are producing several lines of jewelry, but the possibilities for architecture and lighting are obvious.