As we put together this issue previewing the latest developments to debut at LIGHTFAIR International next month in Las Vegas, we have been swamped with emails, releases, and calls from manufacturers revealing the latest technologies, controls, and light sources. We all know that light sources are making the most news, but are the last thing consumers want to get excited about. It seems any talk of bulbs turns political or veers off into discussions of climate change. Yet we all know that it's the light source itself which will make or break a mood, improve a room setting, even enhance a fixture. It is up to the professionals to get that message across. Unfortunately, the best lighting salesperson's discussion of bulbs, LEDs, lumens, or foot candles can cause a customer to glaze over.
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