At Lightovation 2026 Renowned Outdoor Lighting Designer Tim Ryan of Lighthouse Design Studio Will Offer Valuable Insight into Landscape Lighting Trends, Guide Outdoor Lighting Tour
West Chester, PA – January 5, 2026 – Tim Ryan, executive director and principal designer of Lighthouse Design Studio, a nationwide leader in outdoor lighting design and installation, will share his expertise at Lightovation 2026 (Dallas Market Center, January 10-13). Under Ryan’s direction, Lighthouse has amassed over thirty-five awards from leading design and engineering organizations. Drawing on this experience, Ryan will provide valuable perspectives.
Lightovation’s Exteriorscape outdoor lighting display (on the 3rd floor of Dallas Trade Mart atrium) showcases premier architectural, landscape, and pathway lighting across ten brands. This exhibit gives interior designers, architects, and builders direct access to the latest trends, materials, and technologies shaping outdoor lighting today.
On January 10 (Exteriorscape Saturday), panel discussions will highlight how current trends and client needs are influencing exterior lighting solutions. Ryan will participate in the 1 PM session, Latest Landscape Lighting Trends (TM 4th Floor, Elevator Lobby), with Dan Houchard (principal, Houchard Design Group) and C. Webster Marsh (controls designer, Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting). Moderated by Dawn Hollingsworth of Darkhorse Lightworks, topics include:
- The latest developments in LED technology
• Best uses for color-changing design schemes
• Strengths and weaknesses of various control options
• The different market channels & how increased competition is impacting professional practices
• Environmental concerns for maintaining dark skies and plant/animal health“These topics matter because they help us, as designers, integrate innovative technologies and methods to best serve end-users and their communities,” says Ryan. He also serves on industry boards, lectures frequently, and is currently assisting in creating Dark-Sky lighting standards for municipalities. (Dark-Sky lighting, central to the Dark-Sky Movement, aims to promote responsible lighting practices.)
At 2 PM, Ryan will lead the Exteriorscape: Outdoor Lighting Exhibitor Tour (TM 4 Elevator Lobby) through Lightovation’s vast one million square feet of exhibits, spotlighting six notable landscape and architectural products and technologies. The one-hour tour concludes back at the Exteriorscape display (3rd floor, elevator lobby), followed by a picnic where attendees can meet Ryan.
“Outdoor lighting plays a vital role in enhancing nighttime enjoyment for homeowners and their communities,” says Laura Van Zeyl, Vice President of Marketing for Lightovation at Dallas Market Center. “We’re excited for Tim Ryan to provide important insights during our CEU-accredited panel and introduce new product innovations throughout his tour.”
Trade professionals interested in attending can find details and free registration athttps://dallasmarketcenter.com/lightovation. Please note, the Dallas Market Center is not open to the public.
More on Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan directs the Lighthouse Group and leads the Lighthouse Design Studio division specializing in lighting design. Beginning his career in landscape design and construction, he soon incorporated lighting into his projects; by 2003, he had shifted entirely to outdoor lighting after discovering its unique atmosphere and creative possibilities. Since 2015, Ryan has managed Lighthouse as an executive and enjoys collaborating with top professionals in landscaping, architecture, and home integration. Dedicated to educating future outdoor lighting designers, Ryan is active in many educational organizations, including:
- International Landscape Lighting Institute – Board Member | Lead Mentor | Lecturer
- Illumination Engineering Society – Technical Advisory Committee Member, Landscape Lighting
- Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals – Board Member | Lecturer
To learn more about Lighthouse Design Studio’s comprehensive design, sales, installation, and maintenance services, visit www.lights.design.
About Lighthouse Design Studio
Founded in 2001, Lighthouse Design Studio stands out as a national, award-winning outdoor lighting design firm. Led by Executive Director and Principal Designer Tim Ryan and supported by experienced designers across the U.S., Lighthouse excels in artistic lighting that integrates beautifully with luxury smart homes. As an independent, brand-agnostic partner, Lighthouse offers full-service design, training, sales, installation, and after-sales support to residential integration firms, empowering them to win larger projects and generate new revenue streams that enhance clients’ lifestyles, inside and out. www.lights.design
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