The History of the Light Bulb
From Thomas Edison to LED, the light bulb has quite the story to tell.
Nina Magon for Studio M: Lighting as Exquisite as Jewels
The first collaboration in Los Angeles-based Studio M’s new designer-focused program, Nina Magon sh…
The Heracleum Collection: Bertjan Pot’s Arborescent Design Continues to Branch Out
Inspired by its namesake plant, Heracleum is composed of perpetual slender branches that light up their leaf-shaped, polycarbonate lenses,...
Lighting for Health, Mood and Well-being
Light can affect more than just mood. We’ll walk through important health considerations while plan…
Lighting for Aging Eyes
While aging eyes need two to five times as much lighting support than their younger selves, a smart…
Understanding Color Rendering Index
CRI is the measurement of how light affects how you see color. Understanding the CRI in your bulbs …
American Glamour: Q+A with Jonathan Adler
Jonathan Adler’s designs blend a highbrow sense of humor and irony with colorful, contemporary styl…
Designing a Smart Home
Whether building out a new home or upgrading an existing one, integrating smart home devices into t…
Ramón Esteve + Harmonious Design
Ramón Esteve finds the design process to be just as important as the end result—without the experie…
From Tam Tam to Discoco: How Marset Designs Come to Life
What began as a foundry in 1942 transformed into Marset Illuminación in 1965, and for the last half…
Designing in Compliance with California’s Title 24
Title 24 of California’s Energy Code sets forth a compliancy framework, guiding A+D professionals t…
Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Full of elegance and panache, Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s Hollywood-esque style doesn’t come as a su…
Sustainability Stories
As the tide turns on throwaway culture and eco-friendliness is embraced, good design that’s b…
Dark Sky Compliance + The Future of Outdoor Lighting
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDSA) has been the recognized global authority on light pol…
Hospitality Tips: Designing a Guest Room like a Hotel Suite
From the décor to the lighting and the arrangements of both, every aspect of the guest room will be…
Living Room Lighting Guide
The most versatile room in your home, the living room still benefits from a methodical approach to …
Kuzco New York City Studio
Lead Designer Ryan Pauly established the Kuzco New York City Studio in the heart of the Garment Dis…
Buyer’s Guide To Dimmers
Find tips and advice on how to choose light dimmers and controls. We answer common questions with l…
The Fundamentals of Light Layering
In the home and commercial spaces, proper light layering–ambient, task and accent lighting–helps yo…
How to Light a Modern Bedroom
In this bedroom lighting guide, we will go over basic bedroom lighting tips and how to layer bedroo…
