Category Archives for light watch
Drinking
Singapore, 1-2nd April 2011 Drinking is an integrated part of socialising….and in most professions like ours this is linked with networking…or should I say “bonding”? Last night I came back late after a “bonding” session with friends in the industry … Continue reading
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
Is our profession seasonal
Singapore, 29th March 2011 One of the questions I have never really been able to answer is whether our profession as lighting designer is subject to seasonal influences. Over the many years I have been practicing my profession I have … Continue reading
Earth Hour Singapore
Singapore, 28th March 2011 I don’t know about you but Monday to me is always a mixed back of emotions. The excitement of a new week’s work (I love what I do!) and the sadness of another weekend passed. It’s … Continue reading
Earth Hour 2011
Singapore, 25-26th March 2011 Yes I am taking it more relaxed this season, I went out last night and did not really felt like blogging when I came back :). It seems like today is more appropriate anyways as tonight … Continue reading
Conflict of interest
Singapore, 24th March 2011 In any business there are moments that a conflict of interest may arise. It is not always obvious and it also takes a strong and principal stand to identify and face these situations. In our lighting … Continue reading
People Business
Singapore, 23rd March 2011 Lighting design is still very much a people business…at least that is what I think. It is about who you know (not necessarily what you know, although you need that as a base) and the relationships … 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
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