More Time for Design:
Junrui Wang, Spark Studio Lighting Design
Virtual
ThursdayApril 9, 2026
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm ET
Credits LU | HSW TBD
Intermediate
Lighting designers often face time-intensive administrative tasks that limit opportunities for creative exploration. This session demonstrates how coding, AI, and unconventional digital tools can streamline workflows, reduce errors, and free more time for design thinking. Real-world examples will cover automating manufacturer lists with PyCharm and Google Sheets, generating cut packages using ChatGPT and Adobe Acrobat, and producing fixture schedules and lighting power density (LPD) calculations through BIM360 Revit integrations. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to improve efficiency, enhance quality, and focus on delivering exceptional lighting design solutions.
Learning Objectives
- Identify how AI, coding, and automation tools can reduce repetitive manual tasks in lighting design while maintaining accuracy and compliance with project requirements
- Apply methods for integrating BIM360 Revit with coding workflows to produce accurate fixture schedules and Lighting Power Density (LPD) calculations that meet energy code standards
- Evaluate the effectiveness of combining AI tools, such as ChatGPT, with design documentation software to improve efficiency and minimize documentation errors
- Develop a personal strategy for selecting and implementing non-traditional tools that align with a firm’s design goals, resources, and technical capabilities
Speaker
Junrui Wang
Lighting Designer
Spark Studio Lighting Design
Junrui Wang is a lighting designer engaged in all phases of the design process, from initial client consultation to project administration. He leads the development of design concepts and aesthetic direction, translating client requirements into creative, functional lighting solutions. By collaborating closely with design teams and stakeholders, Junrui ensures that each project’s lighting design supports and elevates the client’s vision. His work reflects a balance of technical precision, aesthetic sensitivity, and user-focused outcomes, contributing to high-quality, impactful environments.