Light Talk Podcast
Martin Klaasen is an award winning lighting designer with more than 40 years of experience in the lighting industry. Back in 2009 Martin blogged about his experiences on a daily basis for a full year. This compilation of blogs became his first book titled Light Talk, A Year in the Life of Light. His second book, Light Talk 2, offers an incredible insight on how the lighting industry has evolved; a compilation of 16 years of writing for Lighting Today Magazine. In 2020 Martin made the transition from his written blog to recording his blog on video, which is now the Light Talk Vlog, where Martin shares his experiences throughout the year in the life of a professional lighting designer; the challenges, opportunities, the business and future of the lighting design industry. Welcome to the Light Talk Podcast, an extension of Martin's vlogs now capturing a wider listening audience. We hope you all thoroughly enjoy the journey. This first episode commencing August 2020 to kick start the new financial year.
Episodes
The fear that AI will replace skilled professionals is misplaced – at least in lighting design. "I don't want AI to do lighting design for me," explains Juan Ferrari, Lighting Design Director at Hoare Lea, UK, "I want AI to actually make my lighting design better."
This enlightening conversation explores how creative professionals are harnessing artificial intelligence as a powerful a...
When Daan Roosegaarde speaks of light, he's not talking about lumens or lux—he's describing a language that shapes human experience. "I see light as a language," he explains. "What do people remember when they wake up the next morning? That's what I want to design." This conversation reveals the mind of one of today's most innovative creators, whose work defies categorisation ac...
Imagine having a creative partner that never sleeps, never gets bored, and can brainstorm with you endlessly about your latest design challenge. That's the reality Sahil Tanveer discovered when he first encountered ChatGPT, launching him from traditional architecture into the fascinating world of AI-enhanced design.
In this illuminating conversation, Sahil takes us through his evolution from reluctant en...
The architectural lighting industry stands at a fascinating crossroads where human creativity meets artificial intelligence. In this thought-provoking conversation, Martin Klaasen sits down with Faraz Izhar, an architectural lighting designer with two decades of experience, who has emerged as a trailblazer in integrating AI into professional lighting design workflows.
"A little less than two years ago, r...
What truly fuels a successful business acquisition? Join us as we uncover the intriguing story behind Nulty's acquisition of Klaasen Lighting Design, featuring insights from this conversation between Martin Klaasen and Paul Nulty. This episode isn't just about business strategies; it's about the magic that happens when two companies with a shared vision and complementary strengths come together. Discove...
This is a conversation about an unexpected journey. As founder of Klaasen Lighting Design, I stumbled into the world of lighting design through a serendipitous encounter at Philips. I share how this encounter transformed my career and ignited a passion that led me from industrial design to become a global influencer in lighting design. This story is woven with tales of international projects, the creation of my perso...
Blogpost Reading
What if sharing your expertise could shape the future of an entire industry? In our latest episode of Light Talk, I recount my journey through mentorship in the lighting design field and the profound impact it has had on both my career and the lives of those I've guided. From my blog post "Pay It Forward," this episode reveals how mentorship isn’t just about imparting knowledge...
Ever wondered how lighting can transform an entire space without you even noticing the lights themselves? That’s exactly what I uncover, taking you through my journey from setting up Philips' project lighting division in Asia Pacific to my own lighting design practice Klaasen Lighting Design. This episode promises to enrich your understanding of lighting design, offering not only practical insights but also my pe...
In this special episode, Martin Klaasen of Klaasen Lighting Design (KLD) welcomes the dynamic duo, Sharon Stammers and Martin Lupton from Light Collective, as they bring the Women in Lighting Initiative to Singapore. As ambassadors for gender diversity and inclusivity in the lighting industry, Sharon and Martin L visit the KLD office to interview Cheryline Chua, a senior female lighting designer at KLD, highlighting t...
In the virtual site reviews Martin shows us a behind the scenes look at the site review of The Alila, Maldives and the Ritz Carlton, Singapore. Watch the videos here: https://youtu.be/HqDFZ560lJo and https://youtu.be/vdrhVLYAIJA
Previously Martin or his team would go on site and check that every component of the lighting design is working as desired, with changes made as necessary. Since COVID there have be...
Interested in an Architects perspective on lighting? Martin interviewed Andrew Tang-Smith, Associate Principal at Woods Bagot Architects Perth for this latest instalment of Light Talk Conversations.
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Listen to enriching stories, deep insights, and expert opinions in my podcast.
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Martin recently interviewed Paley Ho CEO and founder of Unios Lighting in his latest Light Talk conversation.
More from the Light Talk Desk
Watch my vlogs, industry dialogues and project tours.
Listen to enriching stories, deep insights, and expert opinions in my podcast.
Learn directly from a master, absorbing the knowledge, techniques and the artistry of lighting design through my masterclass.
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Martin walks us through the design of the lighting design as well as the challenges and implementation of the lighting design of his recent project, the Manning Building in Fremantle, Western Australia.
More from the Light Talk Desk
Watch my vlogs, industry dialogues and project tours.
Listen to enriching stories, deep insights, and expert opinions in my podcast.
Learn directly from a master, absorbing the knowledge, t...
Martin is being interviewed about one of KLD's most recent projects the award winning Naera Hotel and Spa.
More from the Light Talk Desk
Watch my vlogs, industry dialogues and project tours.
Listen to enriching stories, deep insights, and expert opinions in my podcast.
Learn directly from a master, absorbing the knowledge, techniques and the artistry of lighting design through my masterclass.
Sign Up to the AI Fun...
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