Welcome to the podcast about Lighting Matters! Our unflinching conversations uncover the nuances and complexities which shape the craft of lighting design. Tune in to explore the pivotal ‘whys’ behind a lighting designer’s choices and...more
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Founding Principal of Morlights, Avraham “Avi” M. Mor has been practicing lighting design for over 20 years. After graduating from the University of Kansas with a BFA in Theater Design with an emphasis in Architectural and Theatrical Lighting Design, he moved back to his hometown of Chicago to further his craft. Avi has grown his business from a small operation with only a handful of clients to a bustling firm with projects of all sizes located around the nation. Avi’s work spans commercial, hospitality, educational, and residential projects—ranging from business interiors, hotels, restaurants, and outdoors events to educational institutions, museums, condominiums and private residences. Avi is involved with all projects at Morlights. Avi has been recognized by The U. S. Department of Energy, where he serves as a committee member and forum reviewer for The Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance and has spoken at several conferences on the future of solid-state lighting and luminaire technology. He is the third Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) in the world, a professional member of the IALD, and member of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) where he is the former President of the Chicago Section. Avi is also an affiliated professional member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chicago Section. In his spare time, Avi is both a cruising and a racing sailor. He has done five Chicago Yacht Club Mac Island races and is an active member at Chicago Yacht Club. He also enjoys working with his hands in his small home shop and tackling his never-ending list of projects around the house with his wife and three boys.
Lisa is an award-winning lighting designer with 29 years of experience in energy management, electrical engineering, education, lighting sales, and lighting design. This multidisciplinary background makes her an adept communication bridge on project teams. She is an active member of multiple lighting organizations. As a thought leader in the lighting industry, she regularly speaks to local and international audiences. Lisa is a passionate advocate for diversity in lighting and supporting working moms and women reentering the workplace. Lisa founded Ladies of Lighting in St. Louis and helped expand WILD (Women in Lighting + Design) across the US. She received the 2014 IES Presidential Award for her work with Emerging Professionals. In 2020, she was named by St. Louis Construction News and Review (CNR) as one of the top 20 women in construction in St. Louis.
