In an emergency, being seen matters more than being bright. A single bright point of light can turn into a glare halo in smoke or fog. A uniformly glowing surface keeps its shape, so an arrow still reads as an arrow, and a sign still reads as a sign.
Drag the slider to thicken the fog and compare the two. (This is an illustrative simulation.)
Illustrative simulation of how light sources read through haze.
Low power, long backup
EL panels draw very little current. That is why EL exit signs and safety markers have been used for years. They can run for long periods from small batteries when the main power fails.
Signs people remember
The same qualities make EL a great medium for brands: logos, wayfinding and retail displays that glow evenly, day and night. With the STYELIGHTS™ Smart Series, signs can animate and respond to sensors. Light that speaks.
