Category Archives for lighting and culture
Success and failure
Perth 13th September 2010 Back in Australia to follow up on some of our project activities. Every time I am back, I really appreciate the climate and lifestyle, such a contrast with busy Shanghai and hot/humid Singapore…. In our business … Continue reading
9/11
Singapore 11th September 2010 We can safely say that the events of 9/11, now 9 years ago, have left a lasting impact on the world. The numbers 9/11 have become associated with terrorism and practically everyone who lived the moment … Continue reading
Advertising (2)
Singapore 10th September 2010 A while ago I blogged about advertising and how it works (or not) for us lighting designers. Today I was drawn back to this aspect through a different angle, real estate project advertisement. Don’t they know … Continue reading
Windows 7
Singapore 9th September 2010 Don’t worry I am not going to give you a technical assessment of MS Windows 7. I would not be able anyhow, I am already happy that I know how to use my laptop to write … Continue reading
Mood and motivation
Singapore 8th September 2010 Motivation is a one of the keys to success. It is a general statement but certainly applies to the world of lighting designers. When you feel good and motivated you can move mountains. If you feel … Continue reading
The cheque is in the mail (2)
Chennai 7th September 2010 When I finished yesterday’s blog I realized that there is still a whole other side to the story. If you manage to collect your due payment the story ends happily, but what if you keep chasing … Continue reading
The cheque is in the mail…
Singapore- Chennai 6th September 2010 Off to India for a site coordination meeting with client and operator. One of the recurring issues for us all the time is collection of payments for our services. We generally do a round up monthly … Continue reading
Night life
Singapore 5th September 2010 One of the key elements of a developed city is the extent of night life available. The more rural, the more basic life in general. But for those of you living and working in big cities … Continue reading
Approvals
Singapore 3rd September 2010 There is a crucial link in the overall process of design called “approvals”. We engage with our fellow project consultants, develop lighting concepts, present our lighting ideas, develop design details, issue technical documentation, but if we … Continue reading
Too many minds, too many opinions
Bangkok 1st September 2010 One of the things that was proved again over my last two days of lighting design coordination meetings, is that the more people are involved in a meeting the more views and opinions are tabled. Or … Continue reading
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