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Sam Powers

Sales Manager

Sam graduated from Parsons School of Design with a dual masters degree in architecture and lighting design. He built his early career working with some of the most reputable NYC lighting design firms, across a huge range of project types and scales. He combines a life-long passion for design, art, science and technology to bring a unique and energetic perspective on lighting.

FAVORITE QUOTE:
“We can judge our progress by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers, our willingness to embrace what is true rather than what feels good.” ― Carl Sagan

WHAT VALUES DRIVE YOU?
Curiosity, Creativity, Participation

FAVORITE BOOKS:
Forrest Gump by Winston Groom
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
As much live music, cooking and camping as possible

FAVORITE FOOD YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
Pad thai, mezcal, BBQ

HOW LONG WOULD YOU LAST IN A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE?
Stick with me. I’ve got this all planned out

WHAT IS THE SOUNDTRACK OF YOUR LIFE?
A very eclectic mix of Blues, Techno, Hip-hop and Dad-rock

WHAT IS THE MOST SPONTANEOUS THING YOU’VE EVER DONE?
Solo backpack from Switzerland to Rome as a broke college student