Featured Lighting Design Experts

I am Jake Woods, a Florida-based Lighting and Interior Designer dedicated to creating spaces that unite functionality with aesthetic balance. I work with Residence Supply, where I focus on crafting customized interiors and lighting solutions that transform residential spaces with elegance and atmosphere.

Experienced marketing specialist with deep knowledge of integrated product marketing campaigns in the technology CPG sector. Superior project management ability, with strategic insight allowing flexibility as conditions change and analytical skills to effectively optimize strategy.

Seymen Usta is an interior architect and the owner of Modern Chandelier. With a design-focused approach, he helps homeowners, designers, and trade professionals find statement lighting that fits modern interiors, high ceilings, foyers, dining rooms, and luxury living spaces. His work combines architectural perspective with a strong understanding of lighting, scale, and interior style.

Experienced Design Director with a demonstrated history of working in interior design, lighting manufacturing, and furniture industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Product Design, Lifestyle Photography, Studio Photography, Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, and Design Research. Highly skilled in interior design and product development based on extensive travels to 52 countries working with Fair Trade organization, Women's outreach organizations, and environmental sustainable materials.

I have worked at NAOEVO for 10 years; it is a company specializing in the production of high-quality LED automotive lighting. Working directly within the company, I have developed a deep understanding of LED headlight bulb production and performance optimization. To help more people understand automotive LED headlights, I have authored numerous educational and informative articles on our company blog. I provide expert insights on automotive lighting technology, industry trends, and best practices for delivering high-quality, reliable headlight solutions. Journalists seeking expert commentary or technical insights on LED headlight bulbs are welcome to contact me.

I’m Craig Gritzen, Founder & Principal Designer of Curated Style Collective (Salt Lake City + Park City; serving Utah & nationwide). I help homeowners create calm, wellness-focused spaces by blending interior design with science. With a background in Design, Science, and Project Management, I bring a unique perspective to the world of interior design and styling. I'm a great source for highly quotable guidance on: Paint color strategy (moody neutrals, timeless whites, colors, and how the affect our moods) Lighting Design (ambient/task/accent and how lighting affects wellbeing) Neuroaesthetics + wellness design (how color, contrast, and texture influence stress and focus) Vintage + sustainable styling (patina, storytelling, and smarter buying) How to transform and love your home again on a tight budged leveraging my Curated Home Edit: restyling with what clients already own to make a home feel cohesive, elevated, and lived-in again. Curated Style Collective Craig@curatedstylecollective.com (385) 202-3730 Salt Lake City & Park City, UT Serving Utah & Nationwide Clients

Lydia Beaumont is a go-to expert in interior design, known for her knack for stylish table settings, blending houseplants seamlessly with home decor, and designing inviting outdoor spaces. She has a real talent for making spaces look stunning while keeping them comfortable and livable. Lydia’s creative touch brings a fresh and vibrant feel to any room or garden she works on.

I've been knee deep in the landscape lighting industry for a couple years now, and it's proved to be truly illuminating. Through my journey of learning the ins and outs of distribution, sales, manufacturing, installation and landscape design, I've gained a level of clarity and knowledge I would not have gotten if I was only immersed working on one part of the project. Now, I'm sharing everything I've learned to help others do better, sell better, install better and choose the best outdoor landscape lighting to grow their business.

Ozge Fettahlioglu is a Sydney-based neuroarchitecture and biophilic design specialist, founder of Cocoplum Design Studio, author of Designing for Health and Wealth, board member of Biophilic Cities Australia, and lecturer at Western Sydney University. Her work sits at the intersection of evidence-based design, interior psychology, hospitality design, wellness real estate and modular hospitality delivery. Through Cocoplum Design Studio and Boxareno’s manufacturing network, she works across hotel refurbishments, luxury homes, schools, FF&E, custom furniture, guest experience strategy and asset-focused interiors. Ozge is available for expert commentary on how spaces influence stress, sleep, recovery, behaviour, dwell time, ADR, RevPAR and property value. She can speak about why neuroarchitecture and biophilic design are moving beyond aesthetics, and why hotels, developers, schools and high-value homeowners now need design decisions that support human performance as well as commercial outcomes. She is also available to comment on the common mistakes in hotel refurbishments, including starting with finishes before auditing light, acoustics, air quality, spatial flow, sensory load, guest behaviour and long-term asset value.

Beautiful custom made lighting, handcrafted in Austin Texas

My Approach Make It Practical, dependable and exceed the clients’ expectations every time. My Promotional Bio: An award winning and nationally acclaimed landscape lighting designer, Nels has created landscape illumination projects throughout the Midwest, Southwest and Florida. Working on projects large and small for all types of clients, Nels’ 34 years of experience, talent and trained eye have him in demand from landscape architects and design build firms all around the US.

Anton grew up in a family deeply rooted in the bathroom industry, gaining early exposure to its logistics and operations. His natural interest in creativity and innovation fuel his focus on the aspects that give a product its soul: material, design, functionality, and emotion. Leveraging his extensive experience with leading architectural firms on hospitality and multi-family residential projects worldwide, Anton ensures Watrline remains a leader in the outdoor shower and bathroom industry. By collaborating with groundbreaking manufacturers, Anton and his team bring cutting-edge, bold designs to life, setting new standards and providing a platform for innovative storytelling in the market.

I’ve spent more than 20 years working in 3D visualization, building on my background in industrial design from HfG Offenbach. When I started Render Vision, I wanted it to stand on three simple but powerful principles: precision, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving. For me, great 3D rendering isn’t just about technical perfection - it’s about emotion. I love using small, almost invisible details - like how morning light filters through curtains or how atmosphere shapes the feeling of a space - to make people feel what they see. That idea grew into what I now call “emotional realism.” It’s become the heart of Render Vision’s work and what makes our images stand out in an industry that often focuses purely on the technical side. To make sure this approach runs through everything we do, I developed a shared visual language for the team. It helps every artist understand and create that same emotional depth - so together, we can tell stories through spaces that people don’t just look at, but truly connect with.

Brittany Rediger is the founder and principal designer of Rediger Design, a Portland-based residential studio known for layered, story-driven interiors grounded in honest materials. Drawing on a background in fine arts and photography, she approaches design through composition, light, and careful editing. Brittany has been quoted in Forbes, Homes & Gardens, HouseDigest, and The Spruce, offering expert insight on space planning, material selection, color, styling and creating homes that feel collected rather than decorated. Based in Portland, Oregon, serving the Greater Portland metro and Greater Seattle area, including Bellevue and Redmond.

Philip Hernandez is the CEO of Gantom Lighting and Controls and a journalist covering themed entertainment, attractions, and seasonal entertainment worldwide. He is the Editor and Publisher of The Haunted Attraction Network and co-host of Green Tagged, a weekly podcast focused on theme parks, attractions, and industry strategy. His work centers on how the attractions industry evolves, including how operators and brands use IP, immersive experiences, seasonal events, and guest-facing investment to build demand and protect long-term value. He brings a research-driven perspective informed by on-location reporting at theme parks, haunted attractions, and major industry events, as well as ongoing analysis of business performance, consumer behavior, and trends shaping the themed entertainment market. Philip is especially knowledgeable about Halloween and seasonal entertainment, including haunted attractions and the business strategies behind limited-run events.

I'm a Director and Principal Landscape Architect at Inspired Exteriors, a Sydney-based boutique landscape design studio working across residential, multi-residential, and commercial projects throughout Australia. I holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with Honours and leads the studio's design direction from concept through to construction. Our practice spans everything from small courtyard renovations to master-planned outdoor environments. I am well placed to comment on outdoor kitchens and entertaining areas, lawn and vegetable gardens, garden lighting, irrigation, climate-appropriate and low-maintenance planting, and gardens on sloping or constrained sites. Inspired Exteriors has exhibited at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, and I regularly contribute to articles on residential garden trends, plant selection and practical guidance for homeowners planning outdoor projects.

Lesley Myrick is an adventurous, intuitive, and exceptionally organized interior designer specializing in designing distinct "forever homes". She works with high-achieving professionals (like physicians, attorneys, and CEOs) to create playful, personality-driven and family-friendly spaces that are as functional as they are unique. With 20 years of experience in high-end interior design, Lesley ensures a smooth, stress-free design experience, providing proactive communication and concierge-level service. She finds true joy in designing homes that celebrate her clients' successes and build a lasting family legacy. Media outlets including Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart, Forbes Home, Business Insider, and HouseBeautiful have celebrated Lesley for her signature aesthetic of bold, colorful, and collected interiors that offer a fresh take on Southern design.

Navin Kanodia is a distinguished trailblazer in the luxury interiors industry with over three decades of elite experience. As the co-founder, Principal Interior Stylist, and Creative Director at Spacio, he has revolutionised the landscape of premium interior styling in India and internationally. Active since 1995, he is recognised as one of India's pioneering interior stylists, setting benchmarks for high-end residential and commercial architecture. Career Milestones & Achievements: • Scale of Impact: Conceptually styled over 25,000 residential and commercial spaces, delivering over 100 million square feet of premium luxury interiors. • Global Footprint: Orchestrated and styled elite design projects across 7 countries. • Brand Authority: Collaborates directly with more than 300 luxury international brands and global artists from over 50 countries. • Market Pioneer: Exclusively introduced more than 100 international luxury brands to the Indian market. • Industry Recognition: Recipient of numerous design honors, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Architects, Builders, Interior Designers and Allied Business (ABID). Design & Brand Philosophy: Navin's signature styling philosophy seamlessly blends contemporary global design movements with timeless elegance, ensuring every space is tailored to structural perfection. Under his leadership, Spacio has evolved into India's premier destination for luxury furniture, decor accessories, decorative lighting, art surfaces, and advanced fireplace technologies. He serves as an authoritative industry source on luxury consumer lifestyles, global design trends, and elite home curation.

I’m Engr. Syed Farrukh Anwar, founder of SolarVisionAI and a hands-on electronics engineer with deep expertise in solar energy and clean technology solutions. I founded SolarVisionAI to simplify the complex world of solar power and provide actionable guidance for homeowners, businesses, and solar enthusiasts. With extensive experience designing, installing, and managing real-world solar and inverter projects, I combine technical expertise with practical insights to help people make confident, cost-effective, and sustainable energy decisions. My approach focuses on financial savings, energy independence, and environmental impact, empowering clients to take control of their energy future. I’m passionate about building a lasting legacy of sustainability, sharing honest, accurate advice, and demystifying solar technology without the jargon. My work is guided by real-world experience, ensuring that every solution I offer is practical, reliable, and impactful. Personal Achievements: I have developed solar-powered traffic signage systems that have successfully reduced accidents by up to 70 percent. I continue to innovate in solar applications that create real-world safety, efficiency, and environmental benefits.