What Studio Waldemeyer does

Studio Waldemeyer is a London-based art and technology studio founded in 2004 by Moritz Waldemeyer, an electrical engineer, with co-founder Nazanin Farahbod, a designer. The studio operates at the intersection of art, design, and engineering to deliver custom light installations, mechatronic wearables, and LED-integrated products for luxury, automotive, fashion, entertainment, and cultural-institution clients. Its core technology stack combines LED lighting systems, custom electronics and circuit board engineering, parametric design tooling, and programmable animation algorithms, with a decade-developed proprietary LED candle-flame technology built from bare silicon die as a distinctive technology asset.

The studio's commercial output spans three revenue streams: bespoke project commissions (e.g., Bentley EXP 100 GT full illumination, 140 Olympic Rio 2016 costumes, Cirque du Soleil Luzia dress, Hussein Chalayan laser dresses, Bicester Village light festivals), licensed product collaborations (the 'My New Flame / Candles in the Wind' line licensed to Ingo Maurer and distributed through its global dealer network), and direct-to-consumer branded products (Mori London candle line via mori.london, plus the 2024 'My Candle Flame' launch at Galleria Rossana Orlandi during Salone del Mobile).

The go-to-market is sales-led and reputation-driven: projects are acquired through direct outreach, industry visibility, and referrals, with marketing amplified by earned media (New York Times, Architectural Digest, Wallpaper Magazine) and active participation in design weeks and motor shows. The studio is founder-controlled, privately held with no disclosed external capital, headcount of 1–10, and operates from a single London headquarters while delivering projects globally across the UK, Germany, Italy, Austria, South Korea, France, Hong Kong, and Brazil.

Name

Studio Waldemeyer

Legal name

Studio Waldemeyer

Website

https://waldemeyer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studio Waldemeyer is a London-based art and technology studio designing bespoke LED light installations, mechatronic wearables, and proprietary candle-flame lighting products for luxury automotive, fashion, entertainment, and cultural clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lighting Design & Installation Services

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (541420), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Light art installations
• LED design studio
• Wearable technology design
• Parametric light design
• Custom lighting engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Custom Project Engagements: Bespoke art installations, light sculptures, automotive illumination design, fashion wearables, and custom product collaborations for luxury brands, artists, and organizations. Projects range from large-scale installations (Olympic ceremonies, museum exhibitions) to fashion collaborations and product design.
2. Licensed LED Technology Products: Studio licenses its proprietary LED candle technology (My Candle Flame) to manufacturing partners like Ingo Maurer. Products sold through dealer networks including Mori London brand with table lamps (Eternal Flame, Midnight oil) and hanging versions (Celestial Flame). Kickstarter campaign launched initial product line.
3. Collaborative Product Design: Co-design and manufacturing for special edition products with luxury brands, such as the Bluetooth-capable LED display for Moncler x Rimowa flight case and LED candle integration for Borsalino hats.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Studio Waldemeyer is a London-based art and technology design studio that creates bespoke LED light installations, wearable illuminated technology, parametric light sculptures, and proprietary LED candle products. The studio partners with luxury automotive brands, fashion houses, entertainment companies, and cultural institutions to engineer custom technology-integrated designs from concept through installation. Proprietary product lines (My Candle Flame, Mori London) are sold directly and through licensed dealer networks.

Product overview

Studio Waldemeyer is a design studio offering bespoke light art installations, LED lighting products, and wearable technology. The company operates across multiple product lines: (1) Consumer LED candle products including My Candle Flame and Mori London collection; (2) Parametric light sculptures such as Ming Vases and Egg 55/56; (3) Wearable technology including LED costumes, illuminated hats, and electronic couture; (4) Large-scale light installations for automotive brands (Audi, Bentley, Jaguar), retail spaces, and events; (5) Collaborative products with fashion houses (Moncler/Rimowa, Borsalino, Philip Treacy). The studio also provides contract manufacturing of LED candle components (Candles in the Wind/My New Flame for Ingo Maurer) and custom electronic design services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• My Candle Flame Revolutionary LED candle that faithfully recreates the natural movement of a candle flame using 256 high-quality LEDs per candle with proprietary microprocessor technology. Born from a decade of development starting from bare silicon die to achieve minimalist design with reduced production costs. Targeted at luxury consumers, interior designers, and lighting specialists seeking premium ambient lighting.
• Mori London Collection (Eternal Flame, Midnight Oil, Celestial Flame) LED candle product line including the table lamps Eternal Flame and Midnight Oil, plus the hanging version Celestial Flame. Launched via Kickstarter and sold direct through mori.london e-commerce. Targeted at consumers and interior design enthusiasts seeking distinctive ambient lighting.
• Candles in the Wind / My New Flame (with Ingo Maurer) Licensed LED candle lighting concept using 256 high-quality LEDs per candle to faithfully recreate the experience of a candle flame with smart random algorithms. Manufactured and distributed by Ingo Maurer through their dealer network globally. Targeted at lighting retailers, interior designers, and luxury consumers.
• Ming Vases Parametric LED vases inspired by ancient oriental design, constructed from flat steel pieces and custom circuit boards with interior LED animations depicting flickering flames (reds/oranges) or water movements (blues/whites). Targeted at art collectors, interior designers, and luxury consumers.
• Egg 55 & Egg 56 Parametric Light Sculptures Parametric LED light sculptures inspired by Faberge Imperial eggs. Steel components connect to custom circuit boards transforming from flat pieces to 3D objects d'art. Targeted at art collectors, galleries, and luxury interiors.
• Facet Chandelier System Modular chandelier system built from diamond-like hexagonal glass building blocks, each containing an integrated light source. The system is universal and almost unlimitedly extendable. Targeted at interior designers, architects, and luxury hospitality and residential projects.
• Borsalino LED Hat (Limited Edition) Limited edition collaborative hat with Borsalino featuring the studio's signature LED candle flame replacing the traditional feather ornament. Marries Borsalino's hat-making craftsmanship with Studio Waldemeyer's proprietary LED technology. Targeted at luxury fashion collectors and Borsalino clientele.
• Moncler x Rimowa LED Flight Case Special edition flight case featuring a Bluetooth-capable LED display enabling customers to personalize luggage with running text messages. Part of the Moncler Genius initiative with Rimowa. Targeted at luxury travel consumers and collectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most sophisticated illumination in vehicle design history for Bentley EXP 100 GT
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/moritzwaldemeyer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studio-waldemeyer
• Instagraminstagram.com/studio.waldemeyer
• Facebookfacebook.com/Waldemeyer

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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