Inside Buzz Ep. 3: DMF Lighting's Rushi Kumar on Innovation, AI, and Human-Centered Design

Recorded live from CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Rushi Kumar, Vice President of Engineering at DMF Lighting, sits down in the VW Buzz podcast van to discuss how engineering, design, and technology are converging to redefine modern lighting. Kumar traces his journey from Lutron to Crestron to DMF, sharing insights into how LED innovation, digital lighting, and tunable technologies are enabling new levels of design precision and user experience. He also discusses how AI and intelligent control systems are shaping the next generation of smart lighting, balancing automation with simplicity for homeowners and integrators alike.