Thomas Wilfred: Pioneer Light Artist and Inventor of the Original Light Color Controller
Explore Thomas Wilfred’s legacy as a pioneering light artist whose early work with color, motion and perception helped shape the American lighting industry.
From Stage to Skyline: The Transformative and Enduring Lighting Designs of Lesley Wheel
Explore the life and legacy of Lesley Wheel, including her most iconic designs and passion for mentorship to help up-and-coming designers make their mark.
Legends: James Bailey
Discover how a circus showman gave thousands of Americans their first experience of electric lighting with 21 chandeliers under the big top.
Legends: Norman Bel Geddes
Norman Bel Geddes shaped American 20th-century design, including lighting design, leaving an iconic legacy in the arts and architecture.
April 23, 1896: Thomas Edison Unveils the Vitascope
On April 23, 1896, Thomas Edison unveiled the Vitascope, taking a major step forward in bringing motion pictures to life. Learn about this historic day and Edison's impact on technology, communication and entertainment.
How Art Influences Lighting, Design and Architecture: Charles Eames
Besides the modern era’s renowned architects, such as Wright, Saarinen and Neutra, Charles Eames stands out as a singularly influential designer. This post introduces Eames as one of lighting design’s modern influencers.
10 Eccentric Facts About Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was an inventor, physicist and engineer. One of his greatest inventions was alternating current (AC), the means of electricity that powers civilization and is crucial for lighting. Tesla, who credited reading author Mark Twain’s writing for his recovery from serious illness, became very good friends with Mark Twain.
The first Lighting Industry CEO: Thomas Edison
As an industry, electrical lighting is relatively new—less than 150 years old —and it originated thanks to an entrepreneur. This individual conceived of electrical lighting as a process of busy, active thought, contemplation, deliberation, experimentation and invention. His name is Thomas Edison. Edison founded the American lighting industry.
