In this interview, Vlatko Kukolja, Senior Studio Enginener, Lighting Expert at Zeekr, shares how the role of interior lighting is evolving more into a functional, safety focused communication tool. He discusses how lighting is now designed to deliver intuitive warnings without increasing cognitive load or causing distraction for the driver, and striking the right balance between making lighting noticeable and avoiding stress or annoyance for occupants. Vlatko also states which emerging technologies or areas of research will be the most influential in the future of communication lighting for safety.