Category Archives for lighting design practice
Accounts!
Perth, 18th September 2010 This is one side of the business that needs to be done but which not necessarily is something we excel at or enjoy doing… 🙂 Though I am relatively good with numbers (I am known to spot … Continue reading
Cyber attack!
Perth 17th September 2010 It is one of those things that has become part of our daily life, whether we like it or not and one that can really frustrate us enormously considering how much we depend on cyber space … Continue reading
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
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
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
Advertising
Bangkok 31st August 2010 Currently in Thailand for a few days of design coordination meetings on some of our projects. On my way from the airport into town this morning I noticed a huge billboard sign promoting Ligman architectural outdoor … Continue reading
Expansion and diversity
Singapore 29th August 2010 Having a lighting design practice is relatively simple when it’s you, maybe with a few staff operating from one office location. But as you grow and become more in demand you start expanding as a logical … Continue reading
Problem solving
Guangzhou 25th August 2010 I am writing this while in transit in Guangzhou, China, as far as I am concerned one of the lousiest big city airports in China. It is so big and has such bad signage that you … Continue reading
It’s not me!
Sanya, Hainan 24th August 2010 Design and site coordination meetings can be quite interesting and revealing. I have just completed another such day where the foreign consultants meet the local team (client, local design institute, local architect, electrical and structural … Continue reading
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