As president of LightRaze, Mark Raissen has redefined the concept of light in luxury hospitality and high-end residential spaces in Southern California and beyond.

Together, color and lighting set the mood in all types of rooms — especially in commercial office environments. The color and lighting of a room, including color temperature, hue, and brightness, can shift a person’s mood for better or for worse.

Like every business, lighting design firms didn’t know how the pandemic would impact their operations in 2020 and beyond. Their resilience made them stronger than ever, demonstrating their ability to bounce back and change the industry for the better. 

Architectural challenges encourage Chad Rothe to set new standards for lighting design in high-end residential, retail, hospitality, and restaurant spaces. As the owner and founder of Lightform Lighting, a leading lighting design firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, Rothe and his team work with designers, architects, and contractors to manifest client visions for various spaces.

Daylight provides many advantages, such as increased productivity and better sleep. Schools consider these advantages when integrating daylight into classrooms to help students excel in their studies.

Seasoned lighting designers take mood and atmosphere into consideration when they create concepts for their clients — especially when illuminating hospitality spaces. Brightness and durability are tiny components that make up half the design; a complete lighting design invites guests into a brand new environment.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the concept of “home” to include work, school, daycare, and more. People are spending more time in spaces that were not designed with these new activities in mind, including dining rooms.

Communication is critical for success. The most flawless, cohesive architecture and lighting design projects are collaborative efforts crafted by informed project members. Team members are anyone involved in the project, including contractors, architects, interior designers, and lighting designers.

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,...