Shosaku Takahahsi has been absorbed in the field of lighting design since his as a student.
Aiming to maximize the potential value of environment and space for people, he conducts design activities while searching for optimal solutions in terms of functionality and aesthetics.
Specializing in theoretical lighting planning based on engineering and psychological understanding.He has been involved in a wide range of projects such as hotels, complexes, and master plans in Japan and abroad.
2014.04 - 2016.03
Shibaura Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Science
Kouki Iwanaga was captivated by the depth of stage lighting while involved in stage art for fashion shows during his university years. His research into lighting sparked a passion to enrich the lighting environment deeply intertwined with our daily lives, leading him to pursue a career in architectural lighting design. Committed to circulating the optimal solutions of light's multifaceted aspects throughout society, Iwanaga aims to explore and implement lighting designs that enhance both functionality and aesthetics in various spaces.
1987
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture
2010
Graduated from Musashino Art University, Scenography, Display and Fashion Design
Following a hypersomnia diagnosis, relocated to the US for treatment and discovered lighting design while majoring in spatial experience design. Struck by how light influences not only spatial aesthetics but also mental and neurological states—and by having regulated sleep without medication through circadian lighting—pursued a career in the field.
While studying, interned at a bespoke decorative lighting design studio. At LPA, worked on large-scale urban developments and international luxury hotels. At Signify Japan, led product development and B2B sales for smart lighting including Philips Hue. Joined Nosight in January 2025.
2012.08 - 2016.05
Fashion Institute of Technology Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design (BFA)
Through his work in lighting fixture sales at a consumer electronics retailer, as well as in sales and development assistant roles at a lighting manufacturer, Yuichi Anzai experienced firsthand the impact of light on everyday life and developed a strong interest in lighting design.
In 2016, he enrolled at Parsons School of Design in the United States, where he majored in Interior Design. After graduation, he worked as a construction management intern at an interior design firm. Upon returning to Japan, he joined LPA, where he has been involved in a variety of domestic and international projects, including hotels, serviced residences, offices, retail spaces, and museums.
Drawn from an early age to the beauty of candlelight, firelight, and the shadows they create, I developed a deep interest in the power of light.
After graduating from university, I worked at an IT company, where I explored the relationship between society and technology while pursuing my desire to contribute positively to people's lives.
Seeking a more direct way to shape human emotions and spatial experiences, I studied spatial design at Space Design College while working toward a Lighting Consultant certification.
I am dedicated to creating lighting that moves people emotionally and gently enriches everyday life while harmonizing with the natural world.