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Google Lighting?

Singapore 18th August 2011 We are undoubtedly emerged already in what will be the future of communication. Mobile phones, tablets, blogs, social networking sites… I feel rather old fashioned as I struggle to keep up with all these I-phone apps, … Continue reading

18. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Sleep box

Singapore 17th August 2011 There are so many creative souls on this planet, it is not surprising something new and clever is being designed all the time.  Yesterday I came across a new concept called the Sleep Box, for people … Continue reading

17. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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LED data communication

Singapore 16th August 2011 One of the things that has not stopped amazing me is the continuous technological developments in the lighting industry ever since I started my career now 30 years back. In my early days we had the … Continue reading

16. August 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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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
Categories: light watch, lighting and culture, lighting design practice | 1 comment

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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