From Source to Space
strategy consulting
With over 20 years of experience, I provide strategic consulting for the lighting industry, bridging creativity and business insight. I help companies develop innovative, market-driven lighting solutions by analyzing trends, customer needs, and technological advancements. From portfolio strategy to brand positioning, I offer tailored guidance to enhance competitiveness, sustainability, and user experience, ensuring long-term success in a dynamic market.
portfolio analysis
Analyzing a customer's portfolio is an excellent starting point for developing a successful and innovative product that seamlessly fits into their offering. With my in-depth knowledge of the lighting design industry and expertise in the latest technologies, I evaluate a company's product range and services to optimize performance, market competitiveness, and innovation—always keeping specifiers and end customers in focus.
ideation
I offer ideation services to drive innovation in the lighting industry through creative workshops, trend analysis, and user-centric design thinking. Together with my clients, I generate groundbreaking lighting concepts that blend aesthetics, functionality, and technology. My deep understanding of architectural lighting design allows me to develop ideas that fit specific applications and enhance the spaces where the final products will be used.
design concept
I specialize in creating unique and innovative luminaire design concepts that combine aesthetics, functionality, and cutting-edge technology. My tailored solutions align with brand identity, user experience, and market demands. From conceptual sketches to 3D visualizations, I transform ideas into compelling luminaires that enhance spaces and set new industry standards.
sustainability concept
holistic sustainability consulting
Sustainability is not a goal but a journey — each project requires a unique path to achieve the most sustainable solution. Luminaires are complex products, and their largest carbon footprint is often generated during application.
Sustainability must be a core focus at every stage of product design, with the end goal of making products as circular as possible. Every customer and application is unique, soa holistic perspective is essential to maximize sustainable impact.
the four r's —
reduce, reuse, repair, and recycle
… are key principles of a circular economy that help minimize the use of raw materials, reduce carbon impact, and create sustainable solutions. Inspired by Dieter Rams’ philosophy, "Less, but better," I design with a focus on maximum efficiency, minimal resource use, durable product quality, and repairability. Understanding a product’s application and its context is crucial — to create the source, you must know the space.
product design
In my luminaire designs, I focus on the lighting effect first. After analyzing the application, environment, and user needs, I work closely with my clients to define the right lighting approach and integrate it into the design language. This process enables the precise identification of key USPs that will define the uniqueness of the future luminaire or luminaire family.
prototyping
Before entering the lengthy and costly product development phase, it is essential to test ideas and their functionality using a 1:1 functional prototype. Through my network of expert firms, I can provide prototyping services or assist in-house teams throughout the process, ensuring optimal results before moving to production.
product development support
The product development process plays a key role in time-to-market and market success. I offer expert support for companies in the lighting industry, guiding teams from concept to production. My services include design refinement, material selection, prototyping, and quality-of-light assessment to ensure high-quality, market-ready luminaires. With a focus on innovation, functionality, and sustainability, I help bring unique lighting solutions to life —efficiently and successfully.
patent application support
If you develop a unique idea or solution, protecting it is crucial. However, intellectual property law is only effective when it properly identifies the three key criteria for patentable inventions: novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability. As an experienced designer and developer with my own patents, I provide valuable support in recognizing and formulating these aspects, ensuring a strong foundation for patent applications.
custom luminaire design and development
Custom luminaires — whether artistic, technical, or functional — often serve as center pieces in architectural lighting design, making projects truly unique. From one-off pieces to large-scale custom solutions, the challenges are endless.With over20 years of experience in developing custom solutions, I support lighting designers and architects in bringing their ideas to life or act as acounter part to create something unique for their project. Whether the goal is artistic expression, functionality, sustainability, or all of the above, I apply my expertise from industrial product design to create tailored, high-quality custom lighting solutions.
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