Category Archives for lighting design practice
Back to work
Singapore 10th August 2010 The first day back from leave is always tough isn’t it? Certainly if you add some jetlag and climate change in the mix! Your sleep and eat patterns are thrown upside down, let alone that your … Continue reading
The perfect staff
Singapore 28th July 2010 While talking about staff capacity in one of my recent blogs it is important to mention and look at individual skills when searching for staff. It is obvious from my blogs that I am looking for … Continue reading
Staff capacity
Singapore 26th July 2010 With the economy back on track in most parts of this world, the number of new projects is increasing fast and we are scrambling with our man power to fulfill the project demands. It seems at … Continue reading
Moving
Shanghai 15th July 2010 We all go through this motion a number of times in our life time, some more than others. Very little people live their life in the same place. My parents moved only once during my life … Continue reading
Lighting fitness
Perth 1st July 2010 Back in Perth I can still feel my muscles aching! Being a lighting designer, contrary to popular belief, requires definitely a certain level of fitness! We do not just sit behind a desk or computer doing … Continue reading
The leadership challenge
Singapore, 24th June 2010 Interestingly two major “leaders” were challenged and removed from their posts today. In Australia Kevin Rudd did not survive the challenge to his leadership and is now replaced as prime minister by his deputy Julia Gilliard, … Continue reading
What’s in a name?
Singapore 21st June 2010 Project developers all over the world like to use big ticket names for various reasons and are prepared to pay big bucks for it. I assume the two main reasons are, first to show off, second … Continue reading
Manufacturer events
Singapore, 17th June 2010 Lighting suppliers and manufacturers often organize functions and events to promote new products and bond with their potential clients. I have always been a great promoter of the manufacturer – lighting designer relationship as I believe we … Continue reading
Business sense
Shanghai 14th June 2010 Left brain, right brain, creative, analytical…it is rare that we have all the yin and yang of life combined and working perfectly in harmony. Some people are gifted at sports, some are gifted musicians, and some … Continue reading
Integrated lighting design servies…a threat?
Shanghai 13th June 2010 A trend is emerging in which main consultant practices such as interior designers, architects, landscape and electrical consultants are offering professional lighting design as an integrated part of their core services. It has nearly always existed … Continue reading
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