Category Archives for lighting and the economy
View from the top
Beijing – Shanghai, 6th May 2010 As I write this I am back in Shanghai but last night I flew from Chengdu to Beijing for a project coordination meeting this morning, this time attending a kick off design meeting for … Continue reading
Money and quality
Chengdu, 4th May 2010 Today I traveled to Chengdu, about 3 hours flight west from Shanghai to attend to a project design workshop. During the flight I kept thinking back about my visit to the Expo and what I saw … Continue reading
Lighting for average Joe
Netherlands, 17th April 2010 Frankfurt is predominantly a professional light fair, like most fairs around the world. It is mainly attended by professional designers, traders and manufacturers. The general public is only represented by those with some keen interest in … Continue reading
A lamp for life
Shanghai, 23rd March 2010 Today I was writing my regular column for the next issue of Lighting Today magazine, something I always enjoy doing…when I find the time. I have been writing my “Reflections” column for the last several years … Continue reading
“Chinese” copies
Shanghai, 20th March 2010 First let me clarify that the expression “a Chinese copy” nowadays is more a generic indication that an original has been copied and not necessarily means copied in China. It could have been copied anywhere else in … Continue reading
Lighting and the economy
Shanghai, 16th March 2010 Now there is a loaded word, the “economy”! I arrived in Shanghai this morning and am always astounded by the amount of work going on. Many parts of the upcoming Expo site are still looking far … Continue reading
The energy paradox
Jakarta, 15th March 2010 I am in Jakarta for the day, a country rich in resources and one of the most populated countries in the world. I spoke about black-outs and brown-outs 2 blogs ago and Indonesia is certainly one … Continue reading
Brown outs
Singapore, 13th March 2010 In the developed world we are so used to having constant power supply at our fingertips that for many it is not easy to understand the concept of power shortage. In this part of the world … Continue reading
Made in China
Australia- Singapore, 7th March 2010 Travelled back to Singapore today… as usual time for some reflection, catching up on some news and work during the flight. There is a big debate going on in Australia about the difference between a … Continue reading
Solar economics
Australia, 6th March 2010 Considering solar energy as a possible source of energy for lighting is more and more part of our conceptual thinking process. It can be our own initiative, the clients initiative, or just due diligence. In this … Continue reading
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