KARMEN HO

DESIGNER

Karmen’s first memorable encounter with light happened when she was a child, chasing fireflies in the summer evenings. Her curiosity about how one’s surroundings influence emotion and perception expanded when she learned about the atmospheric qualities of light in space. Trained as an engineer at RPI, Karmen left the construction field for design. She finds fulfillment in uniting her background in science with her graduate studies in lighting to create well-illuminated spaces. Apart from lighting, Karmen enjoys listening to music, reading, and hiking trails with her pup.

SUJI LEE

DESIGNER

Suji graduated from Parsons School of Design, New York, with a master’s degree in both lighting design and interior design. Through her studies and experiences, Suji has developed a passion for architectural lighting and daylighting. She likes to challenge and push her boundaries, both creatively and technically. Apart from her profession, Suji enjoys hand sketching spaces viewed while traveling around the world.

CARLY ROTHBAUER

DESIGNER

Carly graduated from La Roche University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design — and found a passion for lighting design. She uses her technical skills, along with her creative abilities, to inspire new ideas for a project. She is always striving to continue to enhance her skills and knowledge of lighting. Outside of lighting, Carly has a variety of interests, including hiking, camping, and watching movies.

CARLA WILLE KIELWAGEN

DESIGNER

With a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Carla has over 10 years of experience working as an architect in Brazil, her country of origin. Being a public space enthusiast inspired Carla to obtain her master’s degree in Urbanism, Architecture and History of Cities, and she is constantly advocating for quality and accessibility in public spaces.  Her interest in urban design also led her to become a researcher and professor. As she matured as a designer, her passion for lighting grew, and eventually brought her to the US, where she earned her master’s degree from the Lighting Research Center in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York. She believes lighting is in the core of people’s experience of architecture and cities – and, therefore, is a fundamental element in any design practice. When Carla is not working, she might be found reading comic books, watching movies, or visiting parks and museums.