Illuminated Lighting Design will present two expert-led education sessions at CEDIA Expo 2025. Designed to equip integrators with real-world strategies and practical knowledge, these sessions tackle two of the most critical and complex areas in lighting design today: Managing design integrity throughout the construction process, and executing visually stunning, technically demanding under-stone lighting systems.
In “Best Laid Plans: Managing Lighting Designs That Survive the Project Gauntlet,” Illuminated Lighting Design’s Lynne Stambouly and Bruce Clark dig into the common pitfalls that plague even the best lighting plans—value engineering, trade misalignment, last-minute changes—and offer a roadmap to preserving design intent and project profitability.
Meanwhile, “Under-Stone Lighting Systems: How to Design and Install with Confidence,” led by Curtis Searles and Stambouly, demystifies one of the most show stopping yet challenging applications in luxury lighting. From glowing kitchen islands to backlit walls, attendees will learn how to specify, detail, and coordinate these systems with precision and confidence.
Leading these sessions are Illuminated Lighting Design’s founding partners: Lynne Stambouly, principal founder, who brings nearly four decades of experience across lighting design, sales, procurement, and project management; Bruce Clark, design principal, known for combining technical precision with creative insight to elevate integrator capabilities; and Curtis Searles, managing principal, whose 25-plus years in lighting and construction have earned him a reputation for technical execution and trade coordination.
CEDIA Education Sessions from Illuminated Lighting Design:
“Best Laid Plans: Managing Lighting Designs That Survive the Project Gauntlet”
Thursday, September 4, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Room MH 4A
Illuminated Lighting Design boasts this session confronts the challenges that arise when design intent meets field execution. From value engineering compromises to coordination mishaps, presenters Lynne Stambouly and Bruce Clark offer tools to navigate stakeholder influences, maintain design integrity, and protect project margins. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to anticipate, address, and resolve issues before they derail the lighting vision.
“Under-Stone Lighting Systems: How to Design and Install with Confidence”
Friday, September 5, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Room MH 4C
Backlit stone and underlit surfaces are among the most visually striking lighting applications—and the most misunderstood. Curtis Searles and Lynne Stambouly provide a systems-based breakdown of how to evaluate, plan, and execute these complex applications from start to finish. From illuminated kitchen islands to vertical stone features, this course covers everything from CAD planning and LED specification to coordinating across five or more trades.
Key Takeaways from Illuminated Lighting Design’s CEDIA Expo 2025 Courses
Illuminated Lighting Design state that a properly designed lighting system is one of the most impactful of all smart technologies, yet the complexities and collaboration required can often dissuade integrators from taking on lighting-intensive projects. Yet, there’s no denying the demand for distinctive lighting in the luxury home market. In both Illuminated Lighting Design sessions, attendees will gather inspiration and advice to take their lighting installations to the next level with poise and precision. Key takeaways stress the importance of and offer best practices for:
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Evaluating materials and planning for aesthetic performance
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Specifying proper lighting, dimming, and power systems
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Coordinating across construction, millwork, and AV disciplines
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Building redundancy and serviceability into the design
