To Kai, light centers itself around perception, and perception dictates our ability to not only relate to the world around us, but most importantly, to ourselves. This world may be entirely fabricated and fictional or deeply rooted in reality with a practical purpose, but in all spaces, exceptional lighting allows us to magnify the rich stories and emotions held within it. 

Kai always shared a deep interest in lighting design for theater and dance, which further drove him to study theatrical and architectural lighting design at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). While in school, it was within the newly found worlds of lighting for architecture and placemaking that he could combine his passion for lighting and the impact of rich storytelling. 

While in school, Kai worked as a lighting consultant for both Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Parks & Resorts. The majority of the projects at Disney centered around the ever-dynamic nighttime spectaculars and those at Universal mostly being immersive attractions and experiences. This work can be experienced across the globe and has only furthered his passion for creating glowing, rich memories. 

Before Banks Landl Lighting Design, Kai worked as a lighting designer in Los Angeles on projects including commercial offices, retail spaces, theaters, experience centers, health care, and gallery spaces.