Bassel is originally from Cairo, Egypt, where he earned a bachelors degree in architecture and environmental design.  In addition, Bassel also holds a master’s degree in interior architecture from Academy of Art University, San Francisco.

While completing his master’s degree in interior architecture Bassel discovered how lighting can drastically improve health and well-being and provide spaces their own unique characteristics and personality.  Realizing this essential component of any design project led Bassel to pursue a career as a Lighting Designer.     

As a junior designer at Banks Landl Lighting Design, Bassel’s experience and skills include render creations and animations displaying different effects of light and color in order to create mood and atmosphere.