LD+A Magazine: Ask an Emerging Professional Column
Exploring issues affecting younger lighting professionals and those new to the industry.
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Ask an EP: Rachel Kim
This marketing specialist at GigaTera Lighting discusses finding a balance between engaging messaging and the technical aspects of illumination. Why light? My introduction to lighting came through frequency—gigahertz—which framed it…
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Ask an EP: Nehar Agnihotri
This class-of-2026 graduate student at Parsons School of Design discusses the impact of light as a constant amidst a changing landscape. Why light? I saw the power of intentional lighting…
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Ask an EP: Quincy Drane
This designer at Hartranft Lighting Studios and B.U.I.L.D. president is working on creating a more sustainable and diverse lighting industry. Why light? I always joke about how I received my…
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Ask an EP: Richard Muthama
This lighting designer from Lam Partners emphasizes the importance of illumination as a necessity for more than just people who can afford a lighting designer. Why light? I was…
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Ask an EP: Freni Shah
This passionate EP discusses the importance of involving young lighting designers in the schematic design phase. Why light? I choose light because it symbolizes life itself. Our existence on…
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Ask an EP: Mohammad Valizadeh Alvan
This international Parsons School of Design student pursuing dual graduate degrees in architecture and lighting design discusses his plan to work in both practices and take what he has learned…
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Ask an EP: Itzel Ayvet Rivera López
A lighting design specialist and architect with Mono Studio shares her passion for the duality of practices within lighting design, and advocates for increased international awareness of thoughtful lighting. Why…
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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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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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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.
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Ask an EP: Gabi Korac
The architectural lighting designer with Essential Light Design Studio discusses how trusting your gut can strengthen your voice.
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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: Bernadette Boudreaux
The technical operations manager for the DLC’s Solid-State Lighting Program plans to invest in the future by paying it forward.
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Ask an EP: Shelby Klooster
The designer for Des Moines-based RDG Planning & Design welcomes the daily challenge of marrying creativity with evolving technology
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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