Now that Christmas Eve is finally here, many houses are donning the holiday spirit with twinkling lights and joyous decorations. But none can compare to one student’s vast display of creativity and vision.

Jonathon Reinhart, an electrical and computer engineering major at the University of Dayton, decided to create a holiday light show aimed to entertain his fellow students in 2009. Turns out, his creation captured the attention of tens of thousands on YouTube; creating a sensation that is now in high demand on campus. Below is his inaugural light show from last year:

This year—his final at UD as an undergraduate—the project has vastly expanded. His newest design covers two houses, utilizes 13,500 lights and has 96 channels of computer control deming. Below is a video of his latest display:

As 2010 comes to a close, you may have begun to notice some projects in your office that could use some rejuvenation. If so, make the decision now to bring about new innovation in 2011. If you don’t know where to begin, consider signing up for our upcoming productivity session, “How NOT To Make New Year’s Resolutions At Work.” Take the time now to think outside the box and discover ways to spark energy into a lagging process. You may just find that combining bright ideas together can turn the light at the end of the tunnel into a spectacular show.

Have a happy and safe holiday!

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