WantedDesign Member
Discover the unique stories and creative journeys of our WantedDesign members as they share their inspirations, design philosophies, and standout work.
Zachary Dutton
Zachary Dutton
Lighting Designer
Growing up in New Hampshire I got to walk outside my front door and immediately be immersed in nature, the smells, the sounds, and trees and animals everywhere. This has set a deep passion for preserving these luxuries for as long as we can. I strive for my designs to be as modern as possible while at the same time being sustainable end environmentally conscious.
Design Approach and Inspiration
My designs are based on using and developing materials that not only have have as little negative impact on the environment but show people that sustainable materials can be just as beautiful as other current materials. Having based my thesis project on bioplastic material development I learned that bioplastic when including different ratios and ingredients can replace silicon, acrylic, rubber, and many other high negative impact materials. Using these characteristics I have and hope to continue to create beautifully simple modern luminaires that bring life into people’s homes.
Get to know them better...
What’s the one item in your home that you can’t live without, and why?
ZD: My drill because there is no substitute for seeing a luminaire hanging in a space or against a wall. My current apartment is littered with holes in the walls from me constanly testing new luminaires.
What’s your go-to playlist or song when you need a creative boost?
ZD: The Seed by Aurora
If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?
ZD: Project Manager
My dream
ZD: Zachary’s professional dream is to one day own his own design firm, where he can custom-design every element of a home—taking inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s holistic approach and pushing it even further to encompass every item within the space.
