This paper aims to determine the characteristics of an ideal lighting control system. The notion of designing quality lighting environments that provide rich sensory experiences is used as a fundamental basis. A theoretical premise derived from the realm of interaction design for providing rich sensory experiences is put forward: It focusses on enabling tangible interaction through properties of lighting control systems. Human psycho-physiological processes are examined in order to direct the human interface with lighting controls towards tangible interaction.
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