Before the panel takes the stage, join us for a meet and greet with our panelists and enjoy a guided showroom tour led by Nina Lichtenstein of Custom Home Design. Nina will highlight Crystorama’s biophilic-inspired lighting collections, sharing how nature-inspired forms, organic silhouettes, and intentional light quality can transform the emotional character of a space. Light bites and mimosas will be served as you network with fellow designers in a relaxed, curated setting.

At 10:30 a.m., Nina Lichtenstein of Custom Home Design will lead a guided tour of Crystorama’s biophilic-inspired lighting collections before the panel begins.

Nina Lichtenstein is an award-winning designer, educator, and leader in biophilic and neuroaesthetic design, working at the intersection of science, nature, and the built environment. One of the first designers globally certified in Science in Design, she takes a research-informed, salutogenic approach to creating spaces that support nervous system regulation and emotional balance.

What if the spaces you design are not neutral — but actively shaping the way people feel, function, heal, and connect? Clients are increasingly asking for spaces that do not just look beautiful, but feel intentional, personal, restorative, and deeply connected to the way they live and work. This panel gives designers the language, the science, and the practical tools to answer that call — and to use it as a competitive advantage in their business.Through the lens of residential, hospitality, and commercial design, our panelists will explore how color psychology, lighting temperature, biophilic design, and human-centered principles work together to create spaces that support mood, restoration, focus, and emotional well-being. The conversation will be grounded in real design applications — accessible, inspiring, and immediately useful — without requiring a science degree to follow.Whether you are already talking to clients about wellness-centered design or just beginning to explore the topic, this panel will give you a stronger foundation and a clearer voice.