A few days ago, the foreign media Lux expert team thought about and sorted out the development of the lighting industry, and put forward what they think of the top ten lighting trends in 2019.
What will happen to the lighting industry in 2019?
The megatrends in recent years will continue, and digital disruption will challenge some business models and create opportunities for others, especially those that can make digital experiences a seamless and positive customer experience. The following are the top 10 trends in the industry in 2019.
1. The supply chain will be affected
Everyone understands the supply chain relationship between the customer-professional manufacturer-wholesaler-contractor. But as retailers source from Amazon and take kickbacks between contractors and manufacturers, the supply chain will become distorted.
2. Power line communication will become mainstream
Power Line Communication is an unexpected technological trend in the field of lighting control in recent years. It outperforms wireless networks on many levels and is being adopted by big companies such as Intu, a large UK shopping mall, and Volvo, a car manufacturer.
3. The merger will accelerate
After surpassing some annoying regulatory barriers, iGuzzini joined the Fagerhult Group, which is undoubtedly one of the most compelling acquisitions in the industry, but it will not be the last. The consolidation will accelerate this year due to the fall in the price of lamps.
4. Bluetooth Mesh technology will become more and more popular
Bluetooth is a new behemoth in the field of lighting control, and its Mesh technology brings simple wireless control to large devices. The maturity of Bluetooth Mesh technology, the marketing power behind the brand and the nature of the technology open agreement will prompt it to enter the mainstream lighting field.
5. VR will become a design tool
Virtual reality technology (VR) is expected to have a major impact on lighting design. Large-scale architecture practices are already using the tool to inspire customers’ interests, and Zenofei (formerly Philips Lighting) is investing heavily in the technology as a design and marketing tool.
6. Visual comfort will be put on the agenda
In recent years, we have accepted the amazing energy-saving potential of LEDs, and the visual effects of experiencing artificial lighting in environments without glare and flicker have already relegated to second place. However, as the demand for warm color and high color rendering index continues to increase, visual comfort is expected to come back.
7. The smart hub will be eliminated
To connect the lights to the Internet, you need to install “smart hubs” and “intelligent bridges”, but this will be a thing of the past. Led by GE’s GE bulbs and C-Start switches released this year, lighting will increasingly connect directly to Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple’s HomeKit and even Siri.
8. Self-learning control is coming soon
Nest’s digital thermostat has achieved amazing success. As time goes by, it can understand the user’s habits and predict changes. Under this success, intuitive control will begin to enter the field of lighting. Helvar took the lead with its Active+ system, but a series of patent applications in recent months show that entrepreneurs are betting that it is the star of the future in lighting.
9. The design of the 1970s will return
The indoor fashionista tells us that the female tones of pink, brass and flamingos have ended. The general trend of interior design is to return to the 1970s, but this time the materials are richer and the colors are softer. Product designers will turn to the old manuals for inspiration.
10. Modular design will be promoted
EU environmental design legislation is expected to tighten and pressure manufacturers to produce deconstructable luminaires.
Post time: Feb-20-2019