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Inspiration

Singapore, 4th September 2014 The thing with lighting design and any design for that matter is that you need inspirational people and an inspirational environment to flourish. Designers are creative people and we need stimulation, motivation and passion to thrive. … Continue reading

04. September 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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Reviving historic lights

Singapore, 3rd September 2014 While the ballroom T&C is coming to a close and everything is falling into place, as it always does in the end, I can start moving my attention to other project issues. I have another 5 … Continue reading

03. September 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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The handshake project

Singapore, 28th August 2014 We get new projects in many different ways. Most of our projects come through referrals, which we find really beneficial as we are obviously recommended by others to potential clients looking for a professional lighting designer. … Continue reading

28. August 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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Is the dimmer specialist always right?

Singapore, 27th August 2014 I keep on talking about this issue as it has really dominated this week’s proceedings. Inevitably it came to a head collision today during the site meeting as the cat came out of the bag. Only … Continue reading

27. August 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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The change of China

Hong Kong, 21st August 2014 As I am still in Chinese territory I may as well continue on how I perceive life in Asia and in China particularly. As followers from my blog will now I am regularly in China/ … Continue reading

21. August 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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The rise of China

Guangzhou, 20th August 2014 I am in Guangzhou today to personally meet a potential lighting and dimming manufacturer that we plan to use in one of our China projects. I had an initial meeting with them about a month ago … Continue reading

21. August 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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Keeping up with technology

Perth, 15th August 2014 It has been a subject from time to time in my blog and I guess the older you get somehow the further you feel distanced from today’s technology. I try to embrace it as much as … Continue reading

15. August 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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Photo shoot

Perth, 14th August 2014 When it comes to being in the “lime light” I have different feelings. I happily get on a stage to share my expertise and experience through my seminars and guest speaking, I do that regularly and … Continue reading

14. August 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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The joy of professionalism

Perth, 13th August 2014 I think we have all been there, working with professionals. It is such a breath of fresh air when you can meet and interact with true professionals. I had such project meeting today in Perth where … Continue reading

13. August 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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Culture shocks

Perth, 12th August 2014 As you travel around the world and are exposed to different cultures, climates and ways of life you realise how different people are, how different peoples perspective on life can be. In the developed “western” world … Continue reading

12. August 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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