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
the mukaab
Clearly, the concept of “thinking big” means different things to people with…shall we say….different budgets. Also, the accelerating rate of technological advancement means that even the most savvy designers and technologists can be caught off-guard by extraordinary project proposals. Case … Continue reading the mukaab
if I designed the U2 residency…
If any artist or band has earned the creative right to launch a residency-scale show at the insane MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, U2 most definitely has. For decades, U2 has pioneered the fusion of digital technologies into their stunning … Continue reading if I designed the U2 residency…
lightly
Introducing Lightly: A line of radically sustainable architectural linear LED lighting pendants, made from wood, wool and hemp. Lightly strips away high-carbon, toxic materials in favor of bioderived, biodegradable components with a refreshingly simple, circular-economy ready design that ultimately results … Continue reading lightly
chataigne
Chataigne is a free, open-source software being developed by Ben Kuper as a common tool for artists, technicians and developers who wish to use technology and synchronize software for shows, interactive installations or prototyping. Via Hackaday. Continue reading chataigne
dc nanogrid house by purdue university
Purdue’s Center for High Performance Buildings renovated a historic residential home and powered it with a DC-powered nanogrid. Check out the article here and the video below. Check out Jonathan Ore’s Ph.D. dissertation here. Continue reading dc nanogrid house by purdue university
marshall dc lighting
If you are looking for a distributor specializing in DC LED lighting, check out Phoenix, Arizona-based Marshall DC Lighting. Continue reading marshall dc lighting
sunne
Sunne is a startup by Amsterdam designer Marjan van Aubel that incorporates solar PV cells and battery storage into a decorative linear pendant. Begun as a Kickstarter campaign in 2021, Sunne is an interesting concept that takes advantage of proximity … Continue reading sunne
sunshower
Sunshower is an interesting Amsterdam company with a range of shower lights with ultraviolet and infrared output. I have long dreamt of something like this in my shower, to provide direct warmth and a just a little UV light to … Continue reading sunshower
blurred lines: immersive digital experiences in retail
I’ve been messing around using Midjourney AI image generation to explore the fusion of immersive digital experiences in retail and hospitality applications. The random nature of Midjourney is so powerful in creating design “mood boards” — most of the trials … Continue reading blurred lines: immersive digital experiences in retail
digital window for your rec room
How cheap has display technology become? YouTuber Drew Builds Stuff turned an entire wall of his basement recreation room into a full-scale digital window. For less than ~$3,000, Drew added three 75″ 4K screens with some simple trim work to … Continue reading digital window for your rec room
the battle for the data in your spaces
Who will control the data flowing into and out of the built environment – and how will they be able to influence occupant behavior? Whether or not we realize it, there is a revolution occurring that is poised to deeply … Continue reading the battle for the data in your spaces
immersive digital technologies with david kepron
This is an exceptionally good short interview with David Kepron, formerly the VP of Design for Global Design Strategies at Marriott International, exploring the future of immersive/location-based digital experience design for hospitality and retail. Continue reading immersive digital technologies with david kepron
every light source is a pixel
In many of my conference presentations over the years, I’ve stated: Every pixel is a light source; every light source is a pixel. The first part of that phrase, every pixel is a light source, is intuitively easy for most … Continue reading every light source is a pixel
LED displays at schiphol
Just a couple quick videos of direct-view LED displays in retail applications at Schiphol airport here in Amsterdam. Many folks haven’t caught up to the fact that “video screens” can now be in any shape, format or size needed. Direct-view … Continue reading LED displays at schiphol
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