“The Illuminating Engineer”: A Journal That Helped Define a Profession
Long before today’s lighting professionals could flip through polished issues of Lighting Design + Application or academic volumes of the Journal of the
Daniel McFarlan Moore and the Moore Tubes
The story of early electric lighting is often dominated by incandescent carbon-filament bulbs and, later, by the emergence of fluorescent
Lighting Below the Surface: A History of Dive Lights
Under the sea, under the sea! Darling it’s better down where it’s wetter, take it from me! Let’s investigate how
An Illuminating Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada
Few pieces of roadside architecture have earned the mythical status achieved by the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada Sign.
Radiant History
Lighting Rushmore: Putting the Presidents in the Best Light
Mount Rushmore, an iconic symbol of American history and patriotism, stands majestically in the Black Hills of South Dakota. While it is breathtaking during the day, it’s most dramatic when illuminated at night. Anyone who
When Automakers Embraced LED Headlamps
September 2004 For almost as long as people have driven automobiles, they have been driving them at night. In order to do that, automakers had to embrace new technologies that improved the safety and experience
Nick Holonyak, Jr. – Inventor of the First Visible LED
It’s very fitting that we close out National Inventors Month, with the celebration of the remarkable invention of Nick Holonyak, Jr. whose simple, yet brilliant creation of the little red-light emitting diode—the first visible LED,
Narinder Singh Kapany – The Father of Fiber Optic Lighting
In honor of National Inventors Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of Narinder Singh Kapany, often referred to as the "Father of Fiber Optic Lighting." Kapany's pioneering work in the field of optics revolutionized the
Joel Spira: The Man Who Made Dimming Light in Your Home Possible
During National Inventors Month, we not only pay tribute to the inventors who were the first to create breakthrough lighting technologies, but also those whose inventive spirit created practical devices to use and control light.
Anthony Donato: The Mastermind Behind Track Lighting
During National Inventors Month, we pay tribute to the inventive spirit of individuals who have transformed the lighting business, often in the ways we live and work. One such innovator is Anthony Donato, the mastermind
Shuji Nakamura: Inventor of the High Brightness Blue LED (light emitting diode)
In celebration of National Inventors Month, we shine a brilliant light on the brilliant mind behind the invention that revolutionized the modern world of lighting - Shuji Nakamura. Born in Japan in 1954, Nakamura's contributions
Guiding Light: The Life-Saving History of Miner’s Helmet Lights
Mining has always been a perilous profession, with miners facing numerous hazards and challenges deep underground. Miner’s helmet lights have played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of those miners. In the
Lighting the Golden Gate Bridge: Scale and Dignity
The Golden Gate Bridge serves as the iconic symbol of San Francisco, captivating millions of visitors each year with its majesty, beauty and symbol of American ingenuity and craftsmanship. While it’s stunning orange-red color is
Unzipping the Past: The History of the Times Square Electric Zipper Sign
When most people think of Times Square in New York City, they think about its bustling crowds, dazzling lights, towering billboards, and iconic signs. Among the many captivating attractions of the past, “the Zipper”, or
