Stepping up the shallow game

Went to a talk about modern lighting design for my work. I hadn't realised how formal these talks were (but it is Design Week London I suppose). Everyone was wearing suits and were really well turned out, professional designery looking types. A bit intimidating, but what they were discussing and the way they talked was pretty down to earth. That said, I'm feeling like I need to step up the game much more, take some time over my appearance because as shallow as it may seem, in this business particularly, it's pretty key to getting a foot in the door (well maybe a toenail). It's pretty daunting all this.

There was one designer on the panel whose work I have always loved, and I was relieved to find how unaffected and unassuming he was. There's hope yet.