litegeist | Who We Are

Who We Are

Ric Zimmerman is the principal designer behind litegeist, an experiential lighting studio based in Los Angeles. With over two decades of experience spanning arts, entertainment, television, and the built environment, Ric treats light as a kinetic, narrative medium—crafting dynamic environments that elevate spatial architecture and make people feel exceptional within a space. His work has taken him and his team to theatres, studios, convention centers and unconventional venues across the continental US and abroad.

With humble roots in high school theatre and local public television, Ric approaches each project with a commitment to dramatic flair and photographic legibility. Whether choreographing transitions for live performance, scoring the subtle shift of evening ambiance in a venue, or integrating architectural fixtures, his work balances technical rigor with atmospheric warmth. Rooted in narrative and placemaking, his practice favors innovative spatial arrangement, impactful simplicity over spectacle, and an enduring commitment to resourcefulness and energy efficiency. Ric is a lifelong musician and composer and rhythm, counterpoint and harmony inform all aspects of his work. When not at work you can usually find him at a museum, on a trail or in his kitchen cooking irresistible peasant fare while his cat watches.

Ric Zimmerman

Principal Designer

litegeist operates as a principal-led design practice. For larger productions, multi-space installations, and technical systems integrations, projects are supported by a trusted, multidisciplinary cohort of longtime associate designers, directors, and engineers.