Category Archives for lighting and culture
Suppliers and contractors
Perth-Singapore, 8-9th November 2012 Travelling is not always conducive to my blog 🙂 Yesterday I had a lot on my plate before heading to the airport late afternoon and once I had arrived back in Singapore late last night did not … Continue reading
The end of an era
Perth, 7th November 2012 That’s it! The end of an era; the start of a new one! Today I got my first manufacturer notice (from Endo) that they have stopped production of the conventional lighting systems and will now only … Continue reading
One of those days
Perth, 6th November 2012 Just one of those days where a lot and nothing is happening…In Australia the Melbourne Cup (Australia’s biggest horse racing event for the uninitiated) brings the country to halt with every Tom, Dick and Harry placing … Continue reading
Motivation
Perth, 2nd November 2012 Motivation is a crucial driver in our line of work. Without motivation (and passion) it would be hard to keep it up as you deal with the ups and downs along the way to success. You … Continue reading
Light Talk now as E-Book
Singapore, 31st October 2012 “Light Talk, A year in the life of light” is now available as a PDF download. Following many requests from friends and colleagues in the lighting industry, I have decided to make my book also available … Continue reading
Staying in control
Singapore, 29th October 2012 Surprisingly I am still in Singapore, though I was supposed to be in Mumbai the next few days to commission one of our hotel projects. Unexpected safety issues on site and festive activities (run up to … Continue reading
The buck stops with me
Singapore, 25-26th October 2012 Today is a public holiday in Singapore (Hari Raya Haji) so I am taking it easy, great time to tidy up lots of little things that had been lingering around as the rest of the team … Continue reading
Integrity
Singapore, 19th October 2012 Now here is a touchy subject for you. Today’s subject of integrity is triggered by the fall from grace of Lance Armstrong, a sporting cycling hero that many around the world have admired and looked up … Continue reading
Colour!
Singapore, 18th October 2012 While the Noche Zero event in Chili should be in its final stages (an event I unfortunately could not attend, but hope to catch up on soon) I am left pondering what life without light would be! … Continue reading
Across the universe
Singapore, 15th October 2012 In our daily life as lighting designers we deal with (“lighting”) people from all across the universe, from developers to contractors, from directors to workers, from manufacturers to suppliers. Depending on who you talk to, who … Continue reading
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