Projected Market Impacts for the Program Technology and Product Design Tools work are as follows.

Many new technologies are slow to enter the market because lighting designers are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with the design and performance of the new technologies and, therefore, hesitate to apply them in professional practice. Lack of design precedent or positive case studies, make new technologies appear riskier than tried and true methods. Design tools assist and educate designers so they are able to best implement these technologies. An increased level of understanding leads to an increased level of comfort, which will lead to wider market acceptance and more applications of new technologies in the lighting industry.

The anticipated market benefit, therefore, will be increased market penetration as designers are better prepared to implement the technologies in real world applications. Key measures will focus on increased skill, knowledge base and understanding regarding the technologies. The tools themselves may include analytical applications, specifications or design details, i.e., any information which assists the designer to integrate the new technologies into professional practice.