- The nickname "poet of light" refers to the distinctly artistic way of creating lighting, complemented by a touch of humour
- In 1966, founded an eponymous company in Munich, Germany, where it still operates today
- A dedication to craftsmanship is characteristic of Maurer’s creations, and a large part of the production continues to take place in Munich
- Also lived in the United States with wife Dorothee Becker (1938–2023), who is known, among other things, for the Uten.Silo storage system by Vitra
- Numerous lights are part of MoMA's permanent collection
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