Dec 28, 2017

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

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Mark Ekberg

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.

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Xingying Peng

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.

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Ask an EP: Chris J. Bishop

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

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Mertcan Erdogan

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

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Ask an EP: Rinkinson Gohel

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

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Kailey M. Lietzke

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

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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

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