MIRORlab Taps into the Emotional Dimensions of Light

Design Milk | 02.02.2026 23:00
“Traditional lighting serves a purely functional role—it helps us see,” says Ran Hu, lighting designer and co-founder of recently established Seattle studio MIRORLab. “When we notice light in everyday life, on leaves, on water, or in those quiet, simple reflections, we feel its power to awaken curiosity and transform the way we experience space. In our accelerated world, we’re constantly bombarded by digital stimulation and external demands.”