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Here lies a treasure trove of thought-provoking ideas, accounts of my professional experiences, and analyses of evolving industry trends, all encapsulated in my regular blog posts. A bit of ‘light’ reading to take you on the journey with me as I express all my thoughts in writing and along the way, guide you through the often charismatic world of lighting design.

Martin Klaasen 17/6/24 Martin Klaasen 17/6/24

The Power of Infinity

I'm back from attending three major lighting events in the first half of 2024: Light Middle East in Dubai, Light and Building in Frankfurt, and the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition. It's fascinating to see the growing influence of the lighting industry, especially in China, and the integration of new technologies like AIoT. The emphasis on knowledge sharing and the theme of "the Power of Infinity" at GILE reflects the exciting direction the industry is heading towards.

Lighting of the Future

I'm heading to Frankfurt next week for Light + Build, where the latest lighting technologies and innovations will be on show. It's a good moment to take stock of where we are in the world of innovations. New materials like nano-materials, graphene, and self-healing concrete are revolutionising the architectural world, finding their way into lighting as well. Exciting developments like quantum dots and bio-luminescence applications using living organisms are shaping the future of lighting systems, and with AI rapidly entering the playing field, the way we operate and manage our lighting systems is becoming life-changing. Looking forward to sharing findings from the show!

Story Telling Magic

Lighting design is about storytelling. It's creating an experience, not just the illumination of a space. The progress of lighting technology and AI has made lighting a prime tool for delivering these experiences, as seen in examples like the shadow play at the GMAP centre in Korea.