About Chris Werner Design

The Chris Werner Design (CWD) creative team offers fresh and exciting lighting and media concepts, creating breathtaking, memorable, and maintainable environments. Through thorough analysis of project limitations and opportunities, we are able to provide detailed summaries, accurate budgets, and comprehensive drawing packages for projects of all scales. Our attentive and professional support throughout the construction process mitigates risk and increases the likelihood of success. Through responsible design, our projects are beautiful, reliable, and efficient.

Led by Principal Designer Chris Werner, CWD specializes in entertainment and architectural lighting. Chris, based in Los Angeles, is an alumnus and former adjunct faculty member of Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama. He is a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, Themed Entertainment Association, and the Television Academy.

Our work spans the United States, Middle East, and Asia.  Notable projects include Meow Wolf’s exhibitions in Houston (Radio Tave) and Grapevine (The Real Unreal), the reimagined Petersen Automotive Museum, the "Dream Cube" for EXPO 2010 in Shanghai, as well as collaborations with, Gaylord Hotels, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Hersheypark, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tesla, VinWonders, Cartier, China Central Television, AXStv, LA Opera, Virgin Voyages, and Norwegian Cruise Line.

CWD's work is featured in industry publications such as Live Design, Lighting & Sound America, LD+A, Lighting Dimensions, and PLSN.

Before founding CWD, Chris was a lighting designer at Focus Lighting in New York City and led the Design and R&D Department for an LED lighting manufacturer, creating cutting-edge, sustainable lighting fixtures and an impressive portfolio of intellectual property.