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Delivering the goods

Jakarta 21st February 2012 Another day, another country, another city…Jakarta today, Bangkok tomorrow…Not sure if I will manage to keep up the  blogs during these heavy days of travelling… Typical day at the office though…got up at 5am to catch … Continue reading

22. February 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Between hope and glory

Delhi 17-18th February 2012 What an interesting day it was yesterday…and once again always expect the unexpected! A presentation that had been planned to start a 1pm, with 4 teams presenting 30 minutes each, finally only started at 2.30pm to … Continue reading

18. February 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Are you Linked-In?

Singapore 13th February 2012 If having a website and being connected to the internet was the key for staying in business just a few years ago (Bill Gates once famously said that those companies not on the world wide web … Continue reading

13. February 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Lighting Design; art and science

Singapore 9th February 2012 Sometimes I wonder about those who practice lighting design as a profession. Today’s thoughts are triggered by a very enlightening meeting I had today with an architect/ developer who contrary to most people was very knowledgeable … Continue reading

09. February 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Lighting design in India

Delhi 31st January 2012 I am in Delhi for some project work over the next few days. India is definitely on the rise and comparing it to China I would say it is following in its footsteps in terms of … Continue reading

01. February 2012 by Martin Klaasen
Categories: Education, light watch, lighting and culture, lighting design, lighting design practice, lighting standards | 2 comments

Tax matters!

Perth 12th January 2012 The other issue that was bothering me yesterday was about tax… I guess when you work generally within one country it is pretty straight forward, your fees are inclusive or exclusive tax (in most countries GST … Continue reading

12. January 2012 by Martin Klaasen
Categories: Light & Learn, lighting and the economy, lighting design practice | 1 comment

The year that was…

Singapore 2nd December 2011 In my last blog of this year, a look back on the year that was before I take by year end break from blogging… The year started with everything fresh and new…new company, new office, no … Continue reading

02. December 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Cooperation

Singapore 1st December 2011 December already! It is hard to believe we have already started the last month of the year. A few more weeks and I will have completed my first full year operating with KLD and I can … Continue reading

01. December 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Lightning fast

Singapore 22nd November 2011 Singapore has the distinction of being one of the lightning capitals of the world according to today’s newspaper! No less than an average 186 days of lightning strikes Singapore every year. Quite a high frequency! There have … Continue reading

22. November 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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White noise

Singapore 21st November 2011 Back in Singapore after a (too) short stay in “blue skies” land…many things on our plate and with end of the year nearly knocking on our doors, we are entering the usual end of the year … Continue reading

21. November 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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