The expanding use of China’s labor force beyond low-cost manufacturing and into areas like customer service, sales and marketing will have profound effects on the global lighting industry This past week I was invited by the Messe Frankfurt/Hong Kong team … Continue reading my experience at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition
Via Core77 (and thanks Joshua), a luminous “ambient information” concept called Blink consists of two glowing orbs that are touch- and motion-sensitive, color-changing, and equipped with 3G for seamless operation. The project was developed in this case for sick children … Continue reading blink: a language of love
Thank you to all those who attended my conference session as part of the THINKLIGHT forum at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition. Here is a Dropbox download link to my full slide presentation (a large PPT file which includes video), … Continue reading guangzhou international lighting exhibition: embedded lighting slides
LumaNext is a New Jersey-based seed-stage startup that is launching a “smart-power” system for managing a standalone DC-based power grid in applications such as retail shops. LumaNext is developing an intelligent “power router” that can manage DC input/output loads from … Continue reading lumanext
Not too often do people put their performance evaluations into the public domain. However, I’m so impressed with the attendee evaluations I received for my Lightfair 2017 conference session “Ambient Luminescence and Experiential Design” that I will post them for … Continue reading lightfair 2017: my conference session report card
Via Retail Design Blog, a very elegant project that nicely demonstrates the concept of “embedded lighting,” distinctly showcasing Richard Kelly’s three types of lighting: Ambient Luminescence, Focal Glow, and Play of Brilliants in a clean, modern fashion. Continue reading LeEco experience showroom
I’m unimpressed by the current hype-bubble surrounding IoT (Internet of Things) as applied to lighting systems. Anyone who has specified lighting controls, or has crossed over from the theatrical world, knows that all of the super-hyped technologies have existed for … Continue reading networked lighting control from the 1970’s: epcot center
I like this chandelier concept called “Transforma” by Toronto designer Jacob Antoni – it reminds me of a Hoberman sphere. The chandelier is a beautiful integration of LED lighting into wood. Yet I also see lots of opportunity to use … Continue reading transforma by jacob antoni
What happens when you make the playing court a gigantic media screen, and add in precision player tracking? From AKQA, this is actually a couple years old already… Continue reading nike rise 2.0
In two weeks I will be presenting “Embedded Lighting” as part of the THINKLIGHT conference track at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition. I’m looking forward to exploring this major global lighting show, organized by the same Messe Frankfurt organization that … Continue reading guangzhou international lighting exhibition
Last week, at the end of my Lightfair conference presentation titled “Ambient Luminescence and Experiential Design“, a crowd of people came up to me at the end of the conference to ask me questions, connect, etc. Patiently waiting until the … Continue reading addison kelly
Thanks to all who attended my conference presentation titled “Ambient Luminescence and Experiential Design“. As promised, here is the presentation in PDF format: BradKoerner_2017_Lightfair_Philadelphia_FINAL DRAFT Here is the PDF of the handout material (a collection of articles I wrote originally on … Continue reading lightfair 2017 presentation: ambient luminescence and experiential design
Open to anyone 35 years or younger in North America, the Richard Kelly Grant seeks “…to recognize and encourage creative thought and activity in the use of light. Cash award(s) will be granted to the person(s) who preserve and carry … Continue reading IES richard kelly grant – call for entries
An interesting concept from design student Xinyue Yang, via Core77. Although I love the exploration of new ways to interact with lighting, I’m not sure about blowing as a consistent or practical method. But I like the look of these. Continue reading breeze lamp
Via Dezeen: Interesting expo pavilion design from Asif Khan and Brian Eno. Continue reading uk pavilion at astana expo 2017
GMUNK is a visual artist with a amazing collection of work. I highly recommend checking out his website for some STUNNING visual imagery and tons of lighting design inspiration! From his site: A visionary whose creativity and innovation transcends all … Continue reading gmunk
Via The Verge – former Microsoft researchers have launched a new startup called Lightform to bring advanced projection mapping technologies to a more mainstream market. Microsoft’s research concept for enhanced projection mapping dates back to at least 2013 when it publicly … Continue reading lightform
If Buckminster Fuller was a lighting designer, he would have created this… Ligeo is an interesting lighting concept from German company GiP Innovation Tools, which I came across at the recent Euroshop 2017 show. I love how they took the essence … Continue reading ligeo
Via Core77.com, an interesting concept for a luminous retractable shade from Siyu Lou, a young Chinese industrial designer. I definitely see application for a concept such as this in cramped urban areas or for dark northern locales. I also like … Continue reading glowing shade concept
When exactly does a romantic “sparkle” become a bothersome “glare”? I’ve been considering this question now for some time, particularly in relation to Richard Kelly’s six qualities of light. To me, the primary factor that tips the balance between a … Continue reading a new concept for “glare”
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