2000-2010

"People and light are very closely connected. Things are seen through light, and communication is born through light.” -Mitsuo Katsui

Katsui’s interest in light extended beyond his design work as well. In the 1990s, he co-founded the Lighting Detectives, a group of designers and architects who were dedicated to exploring the use of light in urban spaces. Through their work, the Lighting Detectives sought to bring attention to the importance of lighting in shaping our perceptions of the built environment, and to promote more thoughtful and creative approaches to lighting design. Katsui’s interest in light reflects his deep curiosity about the ways in which we experience the world around us.