Lighting Predictions for 2025
ey predictions on how technology, sustainability, markets and design trends are transforming the industry
As the lighting industry steps into 2025, innovation and forward-thinking solutions continue to shape its future. With advancements in technology, growing focus on sustainability, and the increasing integration of lighting with smart systems, the year ahead holds significant potential for transformation.
From embedded controls redefining productivity to circular economy principles taking center stage, 2025 promises a blend of innovation and introspection. The growing influence of AI, the persistent challenges in workforce development, and the demand for sustainable practices are not just trends but transformative forces that will dictate the future course of the industry.
We turned to some of the most insightful voices in lighting to forecast what lies ahead. Their perspectives provide a glimpse into how strategy, design, and technology might evolve in the coming year. Here's what they envision for 2025.
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“In the coming year, we will see a heightened focus on product vitality and service excellence driving customer decisions. Embedded controls will play a crucial role in this technological evolution, as customers focus on enhancing operational efficiency and enabling real-time decision-making. These advancements will not only boost productivity for our customers but also for ourselves, leading to greater overall success.”
Sach Sankpal, President
Acuity Brands Lighting and Controls
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“Based on education and standards trends, we'll continue engaging in convergences where smart systems, AI, and sustainability inspire how to create adaptive lighting environments responsive to human behavior and energy efficiency needs. Uniting lighting products with other appliances and devices under one control system will accelerate this transition."
"The industry will prioritize honing in on goals for circular economy principles and decarbonization efforts into clearer paths of information-sharing. Education will become even more crucial for lighting professionals to expertly navigate these technological and professional advancements.”