Category Archives for Education
The value of our services 2
Singapore, 31st March 2011 I am in the middle of doing several fee proposals…something I keep doing mostly myself as this involves more than just quoting for our fees. It also involves business strategy, looking at building long term client … Continue reading
The value of our services
Singapore, 30th March 2011 An issue frequently haunting us is inevitably linked to our fees. How much or how little should we ask for our (professional) lighting design services? This debate has recently been stirred up in relation to Vivid … Continue reading
Expert opinion
Singapore, 22nd March 2011 As lighting designers we are still are rare breed of people. The profession is still very young and the lighting designers associations like PLDA and IALD have the establishment and acceptance of our profession as one … Continue reading
The art of learning
Singapore, 21st March 2011 It was nice to catch up with some colleagues in the lighting business during last weeks’ Lights in Goa event. I always enjoy listening to other colleagues and during the seminar sessions in Goa it was … Continue reading
Lights in Goa 2
Goa, 18th March 2011 Not much words today…after a long day of interesting seminars yesterday I went to tour the workshop installation where many teams were still working overtime to get it ready for today’s official inauguration. With today’s program … Continue reading
Lights in Goa 1
Goa, 17th March 2011 These two days I am attending the lighting seminars which are part of the Lights in Goa event with some very interesting speakers and subjects lined up. Key note speaker was Karu Mende who has well … Continue reading
Being on the ground
Goa, 16th March 2011 Being “on the ground” is crucial for the success of every project. Our Goa hotel project is in the final stages of completion and checking the progress of the lighting is vital to assure all is … Continue reading
Lighting Publications
Singapore, 20th January 2011 Today I received one of the latest editions of a lighting magazine called Lighting India. As many of you know I am a regular writer not only in my blog but also in various magazines. I … Continue reading
IT education
Singapore, 18th January 2011 In our profession as lighting designers the computer has become our heart and soul and ultimate work horse. It is probably the same for many other professions, certainly in the creative ones. Imagine life without it. … Continue reading
Owning up to mistakes
Singapore 21st October 2010 I challenged myself yesterday to blog about my mistakes so I should own up and share some with you. That is how I learned the trade anyhow. You have to go through mistakes in order to … Continue reading

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