Nanoleaf is a pioneer in modern smart home, paving the way by continuously working to redefine the space. We achieve this by following one simple rule: if something already exists on the market, we won’t do it—unless we can do it better.
By “rethinking what’s possible” and pursuing constant innovation with our technology and designs, at Nanoleaf we are able to create products unlike anything ever seen before and explore the potential of what smart home can truly be.
Nanoleaf is a technology and IoT company changing the world with the most innovative smart home solutions that transform ordinary experiences into extraordinary ones. By infusing thoughtful design and technological intelligence in their products, Nanoleaf is ushering in a new era of the smart home that centers around complete personalization. Every product created by Nanoleaf embodies our philosophy of ‘Smarter by Design.’
Nanoleaf was founded in 2012 by three engineers wanting to shake up the lighting industry. The company now has a global presence with offices in Toronto, Shenzhen, Paris, Hong Kong and Philippines. Made up of a diverse team of passionate out-of-the-box thinking problem-solvers, Nanoleaf strives to transform and reshape the way we experience our world.
Toronto, Shenzhen, Paris, Hong Kong, Philippines
bringing ideas to life
Our Design Philosophy
We firmly believe that to create a winning product, great technology and great design must go hand in hand. There can be no compromises when it comes to user experience.
With every product we design, we start with why we want to build a product in the first place. Everything centers around what problem it will solve, what value it can add to people’s lives, and why it will matter to our customers.
We aim to create products that just work. We want to create things that can easily assimilate into your daily life, so we focus our approach in creating products that are intuitive and easy to use.
Our end goal is to have our consumers fall in love with our designs. To do this, we make sure we actively listen to our customers and learn who they are as individuals, followed by rigorous market testing to ensure that we avoid designing with bias, and truly cater to the needs of our end users.
Our Founders & Board Members
Tom is currently based in Shenzhen China, and holds a PhD from the University of Toronto. He’s had a strong curiosity for designing energy efficient electronics since childhood, and has studied engineering from an early age. His deep passion for sustainability and endless curiosity for finding new ways to do things better through technology is his driving force.
Christian is currently based in Shenzhen China. He holds an electrical engineering degree from the University of Toronto. With over 8 years of experience as managing director of a large manufacturing facility in Guangzhou, China, and his in-depth experience with supply chain management, Christian plays a pivotal role in optimising the way Nanoleaf operates as a global company.
Since 2014, Julian has led Moo Pie Advisors, Inc. and Moo Pie Ventures LLC, advising and coaching CEOs and executive teams across SaaS, digital media, education technology, analytics, and information services sectors. He’s an ICF‑certified Coach (PCC), trained at the Hudson Institute, and holds a BA/MA in Law from Oxford University, plus negotiation diplomas from Harvard Kennedy School and LSE.