The History of Martin Sunday Lighting Design
The story of Martin Sunday Lighting Design begins with our founder, Martin Sunday. In 2010, he started the company as a solopreneur providing lighting design expertise. In 2013, he began to bring on associates to the firm. Today, his team consists of himself as the Principal Designer, a Design Assistant, a Chief Operating Officer and an Office Manager/Marketing Director. Now, with over 35 years of experience, Martin works alongside his team delivering lighting design to religious centers/retreats, residential and commercial clients across the United States.
Lighting design is important for our residential clients because most people are at home at night! We compliment the work that Architects have already completed by adding a unique lighting design that takes it to the next level. Our expertise with lighting technology is cutting-edge and we specialize in residential art collection lighting.
We’ve created unique lighting designs for many different restaurants, bars, retail stores, clubs, offices and gyms. It’s vital for commercial spaces to have the proper amount of lighting and coloration because it’s easy to under-light a space. Dim lighting makes people tired, therefore having the proper amount of lighting keeps employees happy and productive.
Spirituality is all about light, meaning that it is imperative how light interacts with the environment in order to uplift people. We’ve had the pleasure of creating lighting designs for many churches, temples and spiritual retreat centers throughout the country.
What sets us apart is that we sculpt with light. Laying different layers of light creates a rich, 3-dimensional space and enhances any environment. It’s not just about the lighting of homes and commercial environments, we also strive to light up the lives of our clients. We have a unique set of principles that our company lives by. Martin’s philosophy is that lighting should inspire and enhance the life that it illuminates. We carry this philosophy forward in all that we do.
Mission Statement
We light up people’s lives through the use of light technology.
Our Company Values
Trust
We foster an environment built on honesty, by empowering our team members to be leaders within their own projects by utilizing trust, communication and an open-door policy.
Excellence
We work to create an equal, safe and more productive work environment. We practice the 1% rule: give 1% more than the day before, focusing on long-term results and seeing beyond our own projects.
Quality
Quality is the cornerstone of our corporate values. We are committed to delivering exceptional lighting design solutions that reflect our expertise, innovation and dedication to customer satisfaction.
Grace
Grace in leadership is helping others succeed, while conveying quiet confidence. We continuously practice grace and experience synchronicity and clarity within our projects.
Positivity
Great teamwork is built on positivity and optimism. We promote a culture that values commitment, care and connection between our team members.
Accountability
We create an environment of excellence where our products and services shine. Arriving on time cultivates a sense of ease and the opportunity for greater success.
Creativity
We strive for a positive environment by fostering an emotionally intelligent workplace. We hold the belief that embracing fearlessness fosters the unimpeded flow of energy, thereby nurturing creativity.
Personal Growth
Fostering personal growth individually strengthens our business as a whole. We encourage personal growth by offering self-development programs for our team members.
Innovation
Our commitment is to continually push the boundaries in lighting design, always seeking novel and effective solutions. This fosters an environment where original ideas are valued and executed.
Coaching
We work to develop skillsets within our team members by developing talent and modeling good communication practices. Our goal is to unlock each person’s potential through learning experiences that maximize individual performance.
Integrity
We demonstrate integrity in our work by keeping our words and our actions congruent. We do this by focusing on meeting our deadlines and staying in close communication with our team members and our clients.
Service
We are committed to supporting our community. We do this by participating in fundraising events, engaging in recycling and volunteering to serve the community.