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Lighting Design

Singapore 15th August 2011 My blogs are all directly or indirectly related to my world of lighting and lighting design, but I do not always blog directly about the process of actually designing…the creative component of our profession. I am … Continue reading

15. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Australia

Albany-Perth, 12-13th August 2011 “Hey I know you! You are that guy from the news paper!” the cab driver told me on the way to Albany Airport for my flight back to Perth. Albany is a relatively small country town … Continue reading

13. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Regional lighting knowledge

Albany, Great Southern region 11th August 2011 Today I am the guest of the Great Southern region, Mount Barker in the morning, Albany in the afternoon and evening. Albany is about 1 hour flight south of Perth. I am invited … Continue reading

11. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Details and perfection

Perth 10th August 2011 Attention to details is always important, in every aspect of life. But perfectionism can be killing if you pursue details to too much of an extent. Time is our major commodity as a lighting designer and … Continue reading

10. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Census and lighting

Perth 9th August 2011 Somehow I planned my presence in Perth perfectly to coincide with the nationwide census held in Australia today…every 5 year the government takes this snapshot of “life” in Australia by asking all kinds of questions about … Continue reading

10. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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culture shocks

Sydney-Perth 8th August 2011 I am on my way to Perth as I write this blog after spending the last couple of days (off the radar :))in Sydney. I am also on my way to some totally different project environments, … Continue reading

08. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Is the economy slowing down again?

Singapore 4th August 2011 From my recent travels in the region and the feedback received from clients and colleagues in the business it seems like the world economy is slowing down again. The debt crisis in the US, the problems … Continue reading

04. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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How low can you go?

Singapore 3rd August 2011 Negotiations, certainly in Asia, are probably the hardest thing to do. You need a kind of bluf poker attitude at times when negotiating your professional fees with a client who is determined to squeeze you to … Continue reading

03. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Older and wiser?

Singapore 2nd August 2011 It is often said that you get wiser as you get older…I think we all like to think so, but I guess it is to those around you to judge and appreciate. Having been in the … Continue reading

02. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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A very soft opening

Singapore 1st August 2011 Back in Singapore after a long day and along night with little sleep. After working Saturday night till the early morning hours I had another full on day Sunday in Goa before heading straight to the … Continue reading

01. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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