Erwin Redl
Check out this New York based installation artist, Erwin Redl. Amazing LED-based installations. His site is loaded with trippy eye candy. Very creative use of the possibilities of LED technology. References: Trendhunter, Paramedia Continue reading Erwin Redl
seeing the future: Microsoft Office Labs
Many times, the best way to see the future of your profession is to look to other professions. Microsoft Office Labs, with their “Envisioning” series of videos, present a stunning take on the future of office, education and other environments. … Continue reading seeing the future: Microsoft Office Labs
Lightspotting: Neocon 2009
I had the opportunity to walk the many, many floors of Chicago’s gigantic Merchandise Mart for the recent NeoCon trade show. While definitely focused on furniture and fabrics, the show offered some stunning showrooms with lots of lighting inspiration. Check out the original post on blog.lampartners.com. Continue reading Lightspotting: Neocon 2009
the ultimate desklamp

Now this is what I call “intelligent lighting”: The Personal Robots group at the MIT Media Lab has developed the prototype AUR: a Robotic Desk Lamp. With full motion robotic arm, color changing light source and mechanical iris as a winking/blinking “eye”, this has to be the most, umm, expressive desk lamp since Pixar’s Luxo Jr.
Welcome to Lucept
Welcome to the first post on Lucept. Lucept is being started with grand ambitions: At first, this will be a blog dedicated to contemporary lighting with a special focus on forward-looking lighting trends. Eventually, we hope Lucept will grow into something … Continue reading Welcome to Lucept