iilluminati: Andy Powell
As vice president of Lighting Design Alliance in Long Beach, California, Andy Powell brings more than 32 years of lighting design and electrical engineering experience to his client’s projects. The fast-paced lighting industry has taken a number of unexpected twists and turns throughout his career, but he’s always remained one step ahead thanks to his rare set of talents and expert communication skills. Powell has a solid idea as to where the industry is headed in the next few years, and he’s taking big steps to make a lasting impact.
iilluminati: Sam Koerbel, Lytei
Cameras perceive light differently than the human eye, adding even more layers of complexity to lighting design and architectural photography. Sam Koerbel, a photographer, embraces complexities like these to convey light’s multifaceted qualities in his work.
iilluminati: Damian Puggelli, Studio 1123
From an early age, Damian Puggelli could sense that art was his calling. The Studio 1123 artist enjoys the opportunities art provides him to take part in the conversation of visual culture, whether exhibiting in galleries, pop-up shows, and public spaces, or engaging with the art community on social media.
iilluminati: Kevin Vesel, Veselbrand Studios
Similar to cooking, lighting design is an art form where passion, precision, and taste blend together to create memorable experiences for guests to enjoy. Kevin Vesel, principal and designer at Veselbrand Studios, taps his talents to build extraordinary kitchens that inspire delicious meals — all brought to life with customized lighting solutions.
iilluminati: Brian Wiley, Schuler Shook
Brian Wiley is as dynamic as the Chicago skyline he helps illuminate. As a lighting designer at Schuler Shook, Wiley is breathing new life into historic Chicago landmarks, high-end hospitality spaces, and public environments with a bold and innovative approach to lighting design.
Toolbox: 5 Interior Design Trends for 2021
Learn how to reimagine high-end residential spaces with smart, bold, healthy, comforting, and sustainable products. People are spending more and more time at home these days. Architects, lighting professionals, and interior designers are taking this unique opportunity to completely reimagine residences with smart, bold, and eco-friendly concepts and products.
Spaces: Deep Dive
Replicating natural light and its physiological benefits sounds impossible—especially when illuminating a windowless basement. Deep Dive, an upscale cocktail bar in Seattle, Washington, proves otherwise.
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