nexmosphere
Nexmosphere is an Eindhoven-based startup/spinoff that is developing a technology platform for interactive experiences in “bricks’n’morter” retail environments. To quote their site: Nexmosphere develops products that enable a rich and intuitive shopping experience that will change the way we shop. … Continue reading nexmosphere
automotive head and tail lights
Are these images of some hot new “Tron”-like architectural project? Maybe an ultra club? Some crazy money-no-object tradeshow booth? Maybe a TV gameshow stage set? Nope, they’re just close-up shots of new BMW headlights for the M4. These and other … Continue reading automotive head and tail lights
layers and lighting
A great piece in Arch Daily by Thomas Schielke reviewing graphic illustrations by Portuguese architect and illustrator André Chiote. Chiote diagrammatically explores the various graphic treatments and uses of opacity, translucency and transparency of flagship luxury retail stores. Check it … Continue reading layers and lighting
audi’s matrix laser headlights
Audi continues with it advanced R+D into projection headlights. Interesting – looks like they have a couple different ways to achieve the projection – one a is a digital mirror chip (sounds like Texas Instruments’ DLP tech) and a second … Continue reading audi’s matrix laser headlights
tupac martir
A beautiful quote on being a lighting designer from Tupac Martir via an interview on ARRI’s site: Why are you fascinated by light? Because it allows me to hide! I love what light can do, how it enhances an idea or creates a poignant moment – every time the audience takes a picture they are capturing a moment that has been carefully created with light. Most people are not aware of how much light brings to their life, how much it influences how they feel – their mood and behavior. I love the idea that by creating the scene I … Continue reading tupac martir
plein sport retail store in amsterdam
Last night I was walking down the fashionable PC Hoofstraat retail “high street” in Amsterdam and discovered the new Plein Sport retail store. Nearly the entire floor is an animated LED screen. It is quite a striking effect and really … Continue reading plein sport retail store in amsterdam
translucent wood and light installation brightens children’s hospital in australia
Via ArchDaily: A nicely executed example of embedded lighting. Another example of how thin plies of wood veneer can be used for translucent back lighting. For children especially, hospitals can be anxiety-inducing and overwhelming space. New media studio ENESS aims … Continue reading translucent wood and light installation brightens children’s hospital in australia
7 scandalous lighting headlines for a “post-truth” world
Modern social media seems to be turbo-charging a constant stream of fake news, bogus claims and empty promises. Even the rather boring lighting industry can’t escape the nonsense. So for the end of year, a bit of lighting industry insider … Continue reading 7 scandalous lighting headlines for a “post-truth” world
luminous patterns in le monde
I’m big in France! For all of my French-speaking readers, I was quoted in a Le Monde piece looking at the future of lighting design. Enjoy! Continue reading luminous patterns in le monde
happy holidays from lucept
“….we can add one of those fancy ‘smart bulbs’ so we can control it with an app, dear!” Happy Holidays everyone! Continue reading happy holidays from lucept
ecosense lighting – rise
Nice to see my old friends at Ecosense Lighting launch a creative new spot-lighting product series called Rise. The compact modular design and bracketing options are interesting and finally an evolution beyond the usual spot light designs. Plus a full … Continue reading ecosense lighting – rise
rohinni: update
Looks like Rohinni is making progress. Congrats to them for their second coverage in FastCompany. This article teases a bit more detail then what we knew from two years ago: They are apparently developing technologies to more accurately place the … Continue reading rohinni: update
passengers movie set designs
Via Architectural Digest and Wired: From the upcoming Hollywood movie Passengers, some gorgeous futuristic set designs with beautiful lighting concepts: Continue reading passengers movie set designs
diffus design and saint gobain win LG OLED competition
Via Designboom. The winning project page can be found here. Diffus Design in partnership with Saint Gobain Research propose a combination of etextiles, LED, and OLED to create an embedded lighting concept for soft, acoustic ceiling tiles. According to the … Continue reading diffus design and saint gobain win LG OLED competition
a special thanks to the US DOE
As a United States citizen, I express my deep personal thanks to the entire team at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solid State Lighting program for their vision, courage and tenacity in driving forward the entire lighting industry for the past 12+ years. The US DOE SSL recognized early in the technology cycle of LED’s — when white light LEDs barely yet existed — that they could have a tremendous impact on lowering the United States’ energy consumption. The DOE team provided a steady hand and plenty of common sense in their approach to the nascent technology, talking with numerous … Continue reading a special thanks to the US DOE
corning’s “a day made of glass” has had tremendous impact
Corning’s “A Day Made of Glass” was launched in 2011, depicting a very futuristic view of a world were nearly every surface is a portal to the digital world. I posted about it about in 2013, but I didn’t realize the … Continue reading corning’s “a day made of glass” has had tremendous impact
laser rust removal
I will be adding this to my personal “Tony Stark’s workshop” wishlist… P-Laser and ESR Laser make industrial grade laser equipment for burning rust, grime, oil, etc. off of metal parts. A heavy duty use of light…I would suggest some … Continue reading laser rust removal
leo villareal wins london bridge competition
Congrats Leo and team! Continue reading leo villareal wins london bridge competition
philips lighting at dutch design week
A video detailing our two projects we displayed at Dutch Design Week and Glow Festival. They are still on display at the gorgeous Kazerne gallery and restaurant in Eindhoven – so treat yourself to a fabulous dinner with the future … Continue reading philips lighting at dutch design week
lexus LIT IS
For a promotional stunt Lexus covered one of it’s IS models in a whole lot of flexible RGB LED strips to turn the car into one massive display screen. I can only image what the trunk (and probably the back … Continue reading lexus LIT IS
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