The Emerging Professional column explores issues affecting younger lighting professionals and those new to the industry.
Ask an EP: Tzu-Hao Kuo
The lighting designer at Borealis Lighting Studio at BR+A zeroes in on the advantages of collaboration and the importance of mastering new technology. Why lighting? Lighting is essential to any space as it can
Ask an EP: Mark Ekberg
Through his work on senior-living facilities, the designer for Reese Hackman Engineering finds satisfaction in delivering flexible solutions that suit a variety of end users and needs.
Ask an EP: Mark Niechwiadowicz
The electrical engineer and senior associate with DLR Group is confident that navigating the work-life balancing act now will pay dividends later.
Ask an EP: Gabi Korac
The architectural lighting designer with Essential Light Design Studio discusses how trusting your gut can strengthen your voice.
Ask an EP: Xingying Peng
From conceptual planning to product selection and budgeting, lighting’s comprehensive nature keeps this designer with The Lighting Practice coming back for more.
Ask an EP: Bernadette Boudreaux
The technical operations manager for the DLC’s Solid-State Lighting Program plans to invest in the future by paying it forward.
Ask an EP: Shelby Klooster
The designer for Des Moines-based RDG Planning & Design welcomes the daily challenge of marrying creativity with evolving technology
Ask an EP: Chris J. Bishop
The president of Illumenedge, a Toronto-based horticultural lighting design agency, hopes his firm can be part of the solution to the global food crisis
Ask an EP: Mertcan Erdogan
Establishing a North American market for Turkey-based manufacturer Heper Lighting was a welcome challenge for the COO of the group’s new U.S. subsidiary
Ask an EP: Brady Nemeth
Brady Nemeth of Fluence Bioengineering talks to us about networked lighting and the importance of being up to date on industry jargon.
Ask an EP: Rinkinson Gohel
The lighting designer for Bliss Fasman Inc. in New York City reflects on the value of the local Section and the key to overcoming obstacles Why lighting? I went to
Ask an EP: Jonathan Brin
Jonathan Brin of Allen & Hoshall on how every project brings something new
Ask an EP: Kailey M. Lietzke
Why lighting? I really lucked into lighting. I went to the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) for architectural engineering, thinking that it would be very technical but that I would
Ask an EP: Mohit Lokane
Mohit Lokane of Hooker DeJong Inc. advocates for more research and awareness of light’s biological effects
Ask an EP: Thomas Patten
Thomas Patten of Blue Oak Energy on the meaning of projects that go beyond the dollar sign
Ask an EP: Krystle Smith
Krystle Smith of Illuminating Concepts on the dual challenge of managing projects and personalities, and the importance of laughter in the workplace
Ask an EP: Tony Esposito
How Tony Esposito landed in lighting, and why color discrimination landed on his radar
The Butterfly Effect with Darren Verasammy
Transitioning from student to Emerging Professional can be compared to a metamorphosis of sorts.