Light That Attracts: Lighting Design Factors Impacting Preference and Presence
Damon Wood, LC, IES
Damon Wood is the Vice President of Sales for TMS Lighting and is well known in the industry as a presenter and published author. With over 40 years’ experience in the lighting industry, Damon has held positions in lighting education, consulting, manufacturing, and marketing. Damon is “Lighting Certified” by the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions.
Presented by Damon Wood, LC, IES
Join the IES Calgary Section for our May Technical Luncheon as Damon Wood explores how lighting design influences human preference, perception, and presence within interior environments. This session will examine the visual and psychological connections between lighting and occupant experience, highlighting key design factors that contribute to more engaging and comfortable spaces.
Attendees will gain practical insight into how lighting placement, distribution, brightness ratios, acoustic considerations, and LED color spectrum impact emotional response and overall satisfaction. By applying these principles, designers can enhance aesthetics, improve occupant wellbeing, and drive stronger outcomes in retail, hospitality, and workplace environments.
CEU Credit: 1.0 AIA/HSW LU
Learning Objectives
Understand how lighting elements impact occupant preference by satisfying psychological and emotional expectations.
Describe how lighting placement and distribution influence psychological and emotional response.
Identify key lighting factors that contribute to comfortable visual and acoustic environments.
List LED system considerations that enhance space aesthetics, occupant wellbeing, and overall functionality.
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