Peter Wachter

Design of museum-grade interactive lighting science and technology exhibits * LED recessed, track, surface, and high bay lighting product design * Showroom and portable LED lighting product demonstrators.

Guides village in the approval of environmental graphics, architectural facades, and lighting schemes for local businesses.

Director of Product Design. Spearheaded the design and development of new track, linear fluorescent, under cabinet and outdoor LED lighting fixtures, low voltage track systems, and emergency lighting and exit products. Championed progressive aesthetic and mechanical design schemes that significantly enhanced the personality and reputation of the company as a design leader in the lighting industry. Numerous patented lighting products have become timeless staples for national accounts such as Crate&Barrel, Starbucks, Forever 21, The Container Store, Whole Foods and many others. Lead designer on three award-winning LED outdoor lighting products. Products sold through both electrical distribution and Home Depot and Lowe’s DIY channels. Designed and implemented numerous portable sample kits, showroom POP displays and sales meeting venues. Provided complex rigging, styling and troubleshooting at numerous photo shoots. Wrote and art directed the illustration of dozens of instruction sheets. Conducted patent process by identifying prior art, providing drawings, photographs and written outline to patent attorneys to reduce fees, improve accuracy, and speed time to application. Named in 26 design and utility patents.

* Design lead and client interface for comprehensive sign systems for international hotels, resorts, shopping centers, and high-end condominium developments. * Created tailored identification and way finding themes that complemented the unique architecture and interior designs of each property. * Promoted restaurants and bars with enticing custom signs and well-themed internally illuminated menu boards. * Proposed every sign, the precise location, messages, graphics, language selection, and all fabrication, mounting, electrification and lighting techniques. * Approved construction and bid documents and supervised installation. A partial list: Osaka Hilton International, Hilton International Guam, Tokyo Bay Hilton International, Westin Osaka, Dragon Valley All Seasons Resort Korea, National Museum of Korea, First Hawaiian Bank Tower Honolulu, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki, Whalers Village Shopping Center Kaanapali Maui