Cooper Lighting Solutions: How Technology is Reshaping Lighting Design – Augmented Reality, Sustainability, Smart Lighting, & 3D Printing
Technology is rapidly reshaping the lighting design industry, offering new ways to streamline workflows, enhance aesthetics, and optimize energy efficiency. In 2025, lighting professionals will have more tools than ever to balance creativity, functionality, budgets, and project timelines. Among the most exciting advancements are augmented reality (AR) applications, which address common design challenges by bringing visualization and precision to the forefront. Alongside AR, other transformative trends – including sustainable lighting solutions, smart lighting systems, and 3D printing – are redefining the possibilities for lighting design.