acuity DC2DC architecture
Acuity Lighting is launching a new DC power platform for architectural luminaires called DC2DC with a DCHUB component. Check out this in-depth article from LEDsMagazine on the specifics of the system. I’ve been a vocal proponent of the adoption of … Continue reading acuity DC2DC architecture
A.I. is democratizing imagination
“Good artists copy, great artists steal.” –Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso, by his own admission, must have been a world class thief. And you know what every other “artist” or “creative” is? A thief. Gathering, stealing and plundering ideas that they … Continue reading A.I. is democratizing imagination
steamy pixels
What would it be like to step into a shower and be transported to a visually rich, technicolor wonderland of motion? Abstract biomimetic patterns, flying through the cosmos, motion graphics of wonderous richness. With the steam and the water pulsating … Continue reading steamy pixels
U2 at msg sphere in las vegas
Check out this amazing new construction tour of the insane MSG Sphere in Las Vegas with Bono and the Edge of U2. The scale is awesome. U2 has the experience in such massive arenas that I can’t wait to see … Continue reading U2 at msg sphere in las vegas
salone del mobile 2023
I was in Milan this week for 2023 edition of the Salone del Mobile. This was my fifth time attending the Salone, so I didn’t intend to take many pictures, just some reference photos for my own creative projects — … Continue reading salone del mobile 2023
how to make a TV WINDOW look real
This YouTube video from Epic Light Media really caught my attention – it shows how cheap LCD-based “virtual walls” can already be used to profoundly change the concept of physical space. What 3 years ago was the sci-fi province of … Continue reading how to make a TV WINDOW look real
100k / 365 on linkedin
For the past year I’ve been running a LinkedIn marketing campaign promoting…ummm…myself. Seeking either project work for Koerner Design or a new full time gig. I just noticed that I surpassed 100,000 LinkedIn impressions across the past 365 days. Considering … Continue reading 100k / 365 on linkedin
journey nyc
Journey is a new restaurant in New York City that makes extensive use of digital storytelling via projection mapping effects and large digital surfaces throughout the space. Very similar in concept to what Tablemation Studios produces using anamorphosis/forced-perspective faux-3D effects. … Continue reading journey nyc
healing pixels
Can immersive digital experiences transform healthcare? Can architectural-scale digital surfaces and visually stunning live content help patients recover faster? What happens if we take the typical beige plastic purgatories known as patient rooms and transform them into technicolor feasts for … Continue reading healing pixels
from pencils to pitchdecks: dmi madrid 2023
I had such a wonderful time attending and presenting at the Design Management Institute Madrid 2023 Conference the past two days. For those who want the slide deck from my conference session “From Pencils to Pitchdecks: Transforming Yourself into a … Continue reading from pencils to pitchdecks: dmi madrid 2023
sumptuous darkness
These are early stage “mood board” AI renderings exploring darkness as a luxurious, sumptuous experience – and what new forms of decorative lighting concepts may stem from those designs. “So benumbed are we nowadays by electric lights that we have … Continue reading sumptuous darkness
grand magic hotel by moment factory
Via Sixteen:Nine: Experience design firm Moment Factory has completed a very interesting hotel lobby project at the Grand Magic Hotel near Disneyland Paris that extensively uses digital signage, digital projection and digital lighting as primary architectural elements. The overall effect … Continue reading grand magic hotel by moment factory
fagerhult kvisten
Swedish lighting conglomerate Fagerhult has launched a beautiful new sustainable wooden linear pendant named the Kvisten series. Kvisten is made of birch plywood and espouses many of the core principles I put forth over the past decade: Use the high … Continue reading fagerhult kvisten
enchanting hotel rooms
Some “blue sky” conceptual pieces from Koerner Design on the future of immersive digital experiences in hotel rooms. Let’s explore how digital lighting + digital signage will blur together to create stunning new concepts. These rooms can vividly switch from … Continue reading enchanting hotel rooms
do companies actually want innovation?
No. Most don’t. Oh for sure, they all say they do. Everyone wants to be part of the cool kids with the buzzy success stories on their resumes. But the reality is that innovation is a risk management process, and … Continue reading do companies actually want innovation?
dead projects club: LED tile, LED linear modules and LED puck
I’m always pushing the frontiers of innovation in architectural lighting and technology systems. Over the course of my career, I’ve had countless projects make it far into design and prototyping that then unfortunately, for one reason or another, never saw … Continue reading dead projects club: LED tile, LED linear modules and LED puck
immersive digital walls
Immersive, large-format LED digital display walls will transform how we conceive of physical retail and hospitality projects. Architectural-scale LED displays and mesmerizing live-rendered motion graphics will envelope and captivate your guests. For literally 24+ years, I’ve been exploring what happens … Continue reading immersive digital walls
reimagining fitting rooms
How will immersive digital experiences transform retail design? Let’s explore how we might reconceive of the humble fitting room experience. Let’s imagine how we might use the full complement tools: Put together, we can envision sumptuous immersive digital experiences at … Continue reading reimagining fitting rooms
euroshop 2023
A quick field report from my visit to Euroshop 2023 in Dusseldorf, Germany! Long story short: I saw tremendous innovation in lighting and digital media technologies throughout the show floor – but unfortunately with the notable exception of Hall 9 … Continue reading euroshop 2023
cence power
Cence Power is a Canadian startup developing an innovative DC power distribution system for commercial buildings. They use both high-voltage DC (HVDC) Class 4 distribution for longer cable run lengths, and low-voltage DC (LVDC) Class 2 distribution for shorter run … Continue reading cence power
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