triboluminescence
So cool, never knew this existed: Triboluminescence is an optical phenomenon in which light is generated when a material is mechanically pulled apart, ripped, scratched, crushed, or rubbed (see tribology). The phenomenon is not fully understood, but appears to be … Continue reading triboluminescence
6 disruptive lighting trends: recorded webinar
Thanks to James McHale and the team at Memoori for hosting a great webinar! If you missed it live, listen to it now at your convenience at this link. Really, I should have picked a different title, because the 6 … Continue reading 6 disruptive lighting trends: recorded webinar
sharpEnd
SharpEnd is a rather unique London-based firm that calls itself The Agency of Things. Focusing on connecting brands and consumers via the Internet of Things, SharpEnd implements a variety of technologies – like NFC tagging, QR codes, camera vision systems, … Continue reading sharpEnd
random studio: how can screens be more tactile?
Random Studio in Amsterdam put a couple small experiments on Medium and Instagram that are interesting: Marrying fiber optics to LED screens and using LED screens below water. See the Instagram posts below. I feel like I’ve seen the combination … Continue reading random studio: how can screens be more tactile?
6 disruptive lighting trends: memoori smart building webinar
Let’s talk about a brighter future: Join my webinar on 18-June as I present my “luminous ’20’s” survey of innovative technology and experiential design trends in retail, hospitality and architectural lighting. Part of the Memoori video Smart Buildings Series. (18-June … Continue reading 6 disruptive lighting trends: memoori smart building webinar
moto-jojo by formalighting
Formalighting just introduced an animated pendant cluster called Moto-Jojo, part of its broader Motolux series of remote-controlled track spots, downlights, wall sconces and even linear pendants. Moto-JoJo by formalighting from formalighting on Vimeo. Adjusts up to 1.6m in height. Plus … Continue reading moto-jojo by formalighting
residential lighting video by 30X40 design workshop
Check out this very nicely produced video covering the basics of residential lighting design. Produced by Eric Reinholdt of 30X40 Design Workshop in Maine. I like the video, but the lighting design itself suffers from “downlightitus“. Reinholdt should explore integrating … Continue reading residential lighting video by 30X40 design workshop
brad koerner on LytePOD podcast
I had a great time recording this podcast with Sam Koerbel from Lytei. We chatted about embedded lighting, a bit about my career and speculated on future trends and tech in lighting design. I hope you all enjoy it! Find … Continue reading brad koerner on LytePOD podcast
3Form launches 3D printed pendants
The LightArt group of architectural surfaces company 3Form has recently launched a line of 3D printed decorative pendants produced from recycled plastics, presumably cuttings and scrap from 3Form’s primary product lines that they’re chopping and extruding into the plastic filaments … Continue reading 3Form launches 3D printed pendants
intra tracker
Check out this fascinating linear LED lighting product system from Intra Lighting. It’s called Tracker, but let’s just call this what it is: The Zaha solution. Intra has solved the fiendishly difficult challenge of creating a seamless line of light, … Continue reading intra tracker
auraled videos
Barrie Vesty is an interesting guy to follow on Linked In: He’s a British expat living and operating a lighting manufacturer in Ningbo and Shenzhen, China called Auraled. I’ve found it fascinating to follow his commentary on what constitutes quality … Continue reading auraled videos
signify natureconnect
It seems that some of my former colleagues in the Design and Ventures teams from Signify are starting up a new corporate venture called NatureConnect. Nice proposition, looks like an amalgam of the old Philips OneSpace for ambient luminescence, with … Continue reading signify natureconnect
agnetix R+D tour
Agnetix shared their lab tour video. Check it out. If you’re not familiar with Agnetix, check out this Lucept post. They make insane 1200W LED horticulture lighting fixtures, complete with a liquid cooling system and a Raspberry Pi (or eqv) … Continue reading agnetix R+D tour
khatod optics factory tour
Nice video tour of the Khatod optics factory in Milan, Italy. What a beautiful facility. Ciao, bella! Continue reading khatod optics factory tour
3D printing at signify
Nice video featuring Coen Liedenbaum, who is driving the development of the huge 3D printing venture with Signify. For one year I worked for Coen in the venture and I’m glad to see him get some exposure for all of … Continue reading 3D printing at signify
cima divi
Following is a sneak peak at Cima Divi, one of the first product lines Cima is bringing to market. At the beginning of 2020, Brad Koerner (editor of Lucept) started as VP of Product Development for Cima, an architectural signage … Continue reading cima divi
1.5-meter solutions with LED light from InventDesign
The team at Amsterdam-based InventDesign has posted some interesting ideas on using gobos and color indicators to help with social distancing for COVID-19. The page is in Dutch but the sketches are clear. I’ve reposted a few below for posterity. … Continue reading 1.5-meter solutions with LED light from InventDesign
lighting quotes
If you need a little light in these dark times, check out the wonderful quotes on light I found in GoodReads. For posterity, I cut and paste just a few of the thousands of quotes on the site: “Darkness cannot … Continue reading lighting quotes
interplay lighting
Interplay Lighting is a new startup focused on implementing 3D printing technologies for commercial and residential lighting fixtures. Bootstrapped by lighting industry veteran Gary Trott (who had a long career at Cree Lighting), Interplay just launched a series of pendants … Continue reading interplay lighting
LED tape strip factory tour
Yes, I’m a total lighting nerd. I also love factory tours. So of course, I found this video of LED tape strip production at Wisva Lighting to be fascinating! Continue reading LED tape strip factory tour
