This story starts with my first day on the job.
I had just joined a well-known design company, and as a rookie designer, I naturally wanted to make a name for myself in the company. On my first day on the job, I couldn't wait to bring my ideas and ideas to life.
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Our office is located on the top floor of a high-end office building in the heart of the city, and the office is naturally equipped with large floor-to-ceiling windows and bright lighting. As a designer who pays attention to the quality of life, he should not only grasp the overall space layout and decoration, but also bring a comfortable experience to employees in daily use.
So I started researching the lighting system for the office. After comparison and demonstration, I designed a set of ceiling lamp solutions that conformed to the company's tonality, and made a detailed report and communication to the boss. What I didn't expect was that this simple and atmospheric ceiling lamp scheme was not only not appreciated by the boss, but was rejected by him.
The boss said, "This lamp is very beautiful, but I don't think it suits the style of our company." Why don't you change to a more technological one, it looks more upscale!"
I looked helpless, helpless and a little worried. Because I have spent a lot of time carefully selecting and designing this lighting solution. If you replace it, you have to redo the plan, so it feels very troublesome to think about it.
However, in order to create a better office atmosphere for the company, I decided to accept the advice of my boss and start the design again. This time, I chose a smart ceiling lamp with an avant-garde shape and a variety of lighting modes, hoping to get the approval of the boss.
Again, the result was overruled. The boss is also not very satisfied with this lamp, "This shape is too exaggerated, it feels a little low, you can try a simple and atmospheric one." "
I was speechless, could it be that the "high-end" in the boss's mind must be the kind of colorful and strangely shaped lamps? I sighed again and began to work on a third package.
This time, I was extra cautious and repeatedly studied the ceiling lamp styles of various mainstream brands, and chose a ceiling lamp with a simple and elegant shape, but with rich lighting functions. I seriously showed my boss that this time it would meet his request.
Unexpectedly, the boss was still dissatisfied: "Although this lamp is beautiful, it's a little too simple, right?" It looks a little average, but I think it would be better to have a more sense of technology. "
I suddenly felt a headache, could it be that the boss just likes that kind of exaggerated and cool lamps? However, in order to comply with the wishes of my boss, I still patiently went to find the next solution.
In this way, I designed 3 ceiling lamp solutions in a row, but all of them were rejected by the boss. It took me a lot of energy and time to communicate and revise the design, but in the end, I didn't get anything. I felt very frustrated, and even somewhat doubted my professional abilities.
Just when I was about to give up, I happened to hear a senior designer around me talk about the "six non-principles" of purchasing ceiling lamps. He said: "Your company has changed the lights three times, and it seems that you haven't figured out the doorway of the ceiling lamp." I think it's best for you to carefully study the 'six no's principles' this time, so that you can choose the most suitable lamps. "
Hearing this, I was secretly glad that I had finally found a glimmer of hope. I quickly asked what the designer meant by the "six nos" and carefully recorded them. Back at my desk, I couldn't wait to dig deeper.
It turns out that the so-called "six nos" are: do not buy ceiling lamps with gaps, do not buy ceiling lamps with bells and whistles, do not buy ceiling lamps with plastic lampshades, do not buy ceiling lamps with high-frequency flashes, do not buy ceiling lamps that are not full spectrum, and do not buy ceiling lamps with direct light. These are common problems to avoid.
When I saw this, it dawned on me. It turned out that I didn't take these key factors into account in the first few lighting selections, so it's no wonder that the boss was repeatedly dissatisfied with my plan. Now that I have finally found a breakthrough, I can't wait to apply these "six nos" principles to a new round of design schemes.
To this end, I consulted a lot of relevant materials and industry experience, and carefully understood the reasons and rationale behind each principle. For example, ceiling lamps with gaps are not only not aesthetically pleasing, but also prone to dust accumulation, which affects hygiene. Plastic lampshades are prone to aging and deterioration, while acrylic materials have better light transmission and durability. High-frequency flashing lamps can cause visual fatigue, while full-spectrum LEDs can better protect the eyes.
Armed with this knowledge, I set out to design a fourth ceiling lamp solution. This time, I was extra cautious and strictly followed the "six nos" principle, and at the same time incorporated some of my own design concepts. For example, it chooses a simple and atmospheric shape, but is equipped with a variety of intelligent functions with adjustable color temperature and brightness, which is not only beautiful and generous, but also can meet different use needs.
When I reported the proposal to my boss again, he couldn't hide his excitement: "This lamp looks fantastic, beautiful and functional, just what I want!" You've finally found the right light fixture for our company, great!"
I breathed a sigh of relief and finally got my wish to satisfy my boss. This experience deeply touched me and made me realize that when buying a ceiling lamp, it is important to remember not only to look at the surface, but also to grasp some key factors fundamentally.
Looking back on my previous experience of being vetoed by my boss 3 times in a row, I realized that it is not enough to choose a good-looking lamp, but also to have an in-depth understanding of the characteristics and advantages and disadvantages of various ceiling lamps. If you don't have this knowledge in advance, it will be difficult to satisfy your customers, even if you have a gorgeous lighting solution.
And the reason why I made such a mistake before was that I didn't know much about the purchase of ceiling lamps. As a designer, I pay too much attention to the appearance and shape of lamps, but ignore their performance in terms of user experience, safety, energy saving, etc. This is undoubtedly a lesson worth learning. Through this lesson, I deeply realized that the purchase of ceiling lamps is not only limited to the appearance design, but also pays attention to the internal functionality and technical parameters. Only by truly mastering the key factors of ceiling lamps can we find the truly ideal lamps for customers.
Thinking back to my first three failed proposals, I carefully summarized the problems in them. Although the ceiling lamp selected for the first time was simple and elegant, it was rejected by the boss because of the gaps. The second time, I chose a more avant-garde smart ceiling lamp, but the boss felt it was too exaggerated. The classic and simple style I chose for the third time was considered too simple.
It seems that my design experience and feeling alone is far from enough, I must have a deep grasp of professional knowledge and purchasing skills in the industry in order to truly make a design solution that satisfies customers.
So I began to systematically study and study all aspects of ceiling lamps. First of all, start from the basics, understand the working principle of ceiling lamps, their structural composition, and the characteristics of various common materials and processes. For example, the advantages of acrylic lampshades, the performance parameters of LED light sources, etc.
Then learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of various types of ceiling lights. For example, ceiling lamps with gaps are not conducive to hygiene and cleaning, plastic lampshades are easy to age and yellow, and directly glowing lamps will produce dark areas, etc. Through comparative analysis, I gradually developed my own selection criteria.
On top of that, I also learned more about some of the industry's standards and norms. For example, the protective effect of full-spectrum LED lamps on the eyes, and the impact of low-frequency strobe lights on vision. These are all important factors that I completely ignored before.
Through such systematic learning and combing, I have a new understanding of the purchase of ceiling lamps. It turns out that the good-looking appearance is only a small part of it, and it is more important to comprehensively consider the user experience, safety performance, environmental protection and other factors.
With this comprehensive understanding and selection criteria, I set out to design the ceiling lamp concept again. This time, I was extra cautious and strictly followed the "six no's principle" to ensure that every detail could meet the needs of the boss.
When I showed this plan to my boss, he couldn't hide his surprise: "Your design this time is fantastic, simple and atmospheric but full of technology, I like it very much!" Not only is it beautiful and generous, but it also meets my requirements in terms of performance, this is the ceiling light I want!"
I was also very relieved to hear that the boss spoke so highly of me. This is not only the reward of my hard work, but also the valuable experience I have learned from the previous lessons.
Looking back on the experience of being rejected three times in a row, I no longer feel regretful, but I feel that this is a valuable learning opportunity. Because it is these setbacks and lessons that have allowed me to systematically grasp the key elements of ceiling lamp purchase and grow into a true professional designer.
Through this experience, I have also come to a deeper understanding that doing design work does not only rely on temporary creativity and inspiration, but also requires solid professional knowledge reserves and an in-depth grasp of the development laws of the industry. Only with these can we truly design excellent works that satisfy customers.
These valuable experiences also made me realize that as a designer, I should always have an attitude of learning and improving. Only by constantly exploring and absorbing new knowledge in the process of creation can we improve our professional level and stand out in the fierce market competition.
Now, whenever I choose and design ceiling lamps, the "six nos" will naturally come to my mind. I will always remind myself that good design should not only pursue aesthetics and generosity, but also take into account all aspects of functionality, safety, environmental protection and other factors.
This experience was undoubtedly a valuable lesson in my career. I sincerely hope to share my experience and thoughts with all designer friends. Let everyone work together to improve the professional level and create a better life experience for customers and users.
Finally, I sincerely invite all readers to share your experience in the purchase of ceiling lamps in work and life after reading this article. I believe that your valuable experience and unique insights will be of great benefit to us. Let's work together to make progress and contribute to creating a better living space!
#"6 don't buy" principle: change the lamp three times, buy the blood and tears of the ceiling lamp!