Every design choice, from the shade of the lights to the play of shadows, conveys a message. Each detail is intentional, shaping the atmosphere and emotion of a space.

In this episode, Andy Schwindler walks us through the holiday lighting design at the Purdue Memorial Union and what he calls the business of atmosphere. He explains how warm tones, scale, and multiple viewing perspectives work together so the Union feels connected and worth revisiting. 

Key takeaways:

• The importance of every detail, from tone to placement
• The process of designing lighting for both aesthetics and emotional impact
• How to create visual harmony through design

Resources:
Andy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-schwindler-cold-clvlt-963b5763

Michelle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-schwindler-a7a84a23a/

Purdue Memorial Union website: https://www.union.purdue.edu/