“Talent is good. Practice is better. Passion is best.” – Frank Loyd Wright At Rushing we are authentically passionate about our work, our people, and our impact. This passion fuels our purpose and our commitment to provide best-in-class solutions. As the Chief Marketing Officer at Rushing, Emily Carrasco oversees the planning, development, and execution of…
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Rushing was built from the ground up. Through dedication, strength, and putting humans first, a particular rush comes with putting together all of the pieces. We create, problem-solve, analyze, and eventually bring it all to life. We want to show people the Rushing difference in a way that makes an impact where people and the planet flourish.
Passionate about the built environment, Amanda is inspired by the powerful connection lighting has to architecture and its ability to bring the built environment to life. She is intrigued by the intrinsic relationship of lighting to health and well-being. She strives to create lighting designs that are sensitive to human needs and complementary to the…
Amber offers detail-oriented, client-focused expertise in lighting design, architectural drafting, 3D modeling, rendering, and her sunny personality to Rushing’s lighting design team and clients. She is passionate about Rushing’s holistic approach to its projects, integrative design approach, and sustainability lens on design. With a previous background in property management, Amber is exceptionally experienced in client…
In pursuing her Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Southern California, Danielle discovered her passion for lighting design during a crash course on HVAC Systems, Acoustics, and Lighting during her third year. Inspired by her lighting professor, she pursued every avenue available – from independent study courses to theatrical lighting. Upon graduating, Danielle returned…
“We understand that innovation and creativity are born through diverse design representation in problem solving.” – Rae Anne Rushing
David brings his sense of aesthetics and passion for problem-solving to Rushing from the eclectic New York City lighting world. He enjoys being a member of Rushing’s interdisciplinary and heavily collaborative lighting design team. David feels lighting in engineering presents a unique marriage of aesthetics and pragmatics. He is fortunate to solve puzzles and face…
Laura has always been interested in the interconnectedness of people and their surroundings. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Health for Families and the Environment from the University of Minnesota in 2015. Laura’s experience is primarily in designing lighting control systems for high-end residential homes as well as commercial spaces. She is inspired…
Nick values good design in the built environment and sees the light and form as the most important factors for how a space makes you feel. He believes good lighting is necessary for good architectural preservation. Nick’s interest in lighting began during college, where he studied Environmental Design with an emphasis on Architecture. He earned…