Today's cool lamp(s) are laser-cut mylar, and are made by designer Roxy Russel, as part of the "Medusae" collection:

The Robe BFML

This is one of the big fixtures at LDI I saw that I'm really looking forward to playing around with. Made by Robe, the BFML is the "Bright Multi-Functional Luminaire", though various backronyms regarding the name exist. We won't get into those. The unit is fairly sizable, probably a...

Bruce Riley is a painter in Chicago who paints via a pouring resin method, and the results are psychedelic and beautiful:

Bruce from Jason Stanfield on Vimeo.

If I could afford the materials and the space and the time, this looks like a very relaxing and fulfilling way to spend one's time....

Here are some initial thoughts regarding some of the things I saw at the Live Design International (LDI) trade show.

The Clay-Paky Stormy strobe

Finally, someone realized that some LDs just do not like the look of LEDs in a direct view application. I love the TMB Flare, but it is certainly one...