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January 2009

Branding expert says lighting showrooms should increase sensory appeal: Martin Lindstrom, a prominent branding expert, says lighting showrooms need to broaden their sensory appeal to increase sales. More...
Lighting designer Drew Schnierow lights up natural stone: Artist Drew Schnierow of Sausalito, CA’s Das Art transforms natural stone into dynamic sculptures of glowing light. More...
Lighting designers experiment with new materials: From scrap timber to metal mesh, enticing raw materials shape this year’s most engaging lighting fixtures and portables. Here, lighting designers reveal the esoteric inspiration behind their choice of ingredients and how they translate them to satisfy their creative visions. More...
Manufacturers still introducing licensed lines from celebrity designers: Having reached its crest a few years back, the surge of licensed lines has evened out to a slow-but-steady flow. While celebrity continues to draw a respectable crowd, venerable institutions stake a claim, as well, lending brand-name esteem to a host of new lighting offerings. More...