Category Archives for lighting and culture
Due diligence
Singapore 14th September 2011 Preparing fee proposals for “unkown” clients can always be a bit tricky. I mean real unknown clients. I am not talking about the well established companies that you may not have worked with in the past … Continue reading
Tribute of Light
Singapore 12th September 2011 Nine-Eleven came and went with many memorials held all over the world. Ten years later it still leaves an incredible mark on our lives, for those who lost loved ones in the attack it will be … Continue reading
India and the (lighting) economy
Singapore 31st August 2011 The last day of August already…you may have noticed I was of the radar for a few days, courtesy of some public holiday, long weekend in Singapore. I took the opportunity to escape to Bangkok for a … Continue reading
Bonding
Singapore 19th August 2011 Another “bonding” session with some friends and potential clients made it rather late last night, hence my delayed entry for yesterday. It is often said that you get your jobs through who you know, not necessarily … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
A very soft opening
Singapore 1st August 2011 Back in Singapore after a long day and along night with little sleep. After working Saturday night till the early morning hours I had another full on day Sunday in Goa before heading straight to the … Continue reading
On the move
Delhi – Goa 28-29th July 2011 It does not happen that often but yesterday I wasn’t in a state to write my blog. I was on the move all day in Delhi visiting clients and ended up having drinks and … Continue reading
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