Armando helps oversee the proper installation of our LED lighting products for our clients across the United States. “We are here onsite at a client location overseeing an installation. Making sure everything goes smooth. Any problems occur, we’re here to help,” says Armando, Ideoli Applications Engineer. From a QC standpoint, we make sure everything is perfect for the client and their locations before they open. “We’re really excited about this project. Everything is looking real good, real nice office space. Coming soon,” says Armando. Keep racking up those air miles, Armando!
Ideoli is global. That’s why Ideoli has key members of our accomplished team based in Athens, Greece. If you’ve seen our videos documenting Ideoli’s travels and work with clients around the world, you’ve seen the work of our all-star video producer, Kostas Varnavopoulos. “Hello, my name is Kostas Varnavopolous and I was born here in Athens, Greece and I currently work and live here,” says Kostas Varnavopoulos, Ideoli’s video content producer. Greece is strategic to Ideoli’s growth that is full of culture and talent. “I have studied film and television directing and have worked in the broadcast television sector for more than 25 years,” says Kostas. How interesting. Tell us a little more? “Currently, I work as a content producer for Ideoli,” says Kostas. Can’t wait to see what video you produce next! Keep following us as we continue to grow here.
Welcome to another installment of Chris’ Tech Corner. Where Chris showcases a new product, feature or technology from the world of Ideoli. Take it away Chris! “Ideoli’s new ring chandelier are a very exciting new product for us. It’s an ultra slim line ring that comes in multiple diameters. We can also offer it in different types of installs,” says Chris Hartswick, Ideoli CPO and Co-Founder. Leading-edge technology with the end user in mind – always. “The flexibility in our ring chandeliers is amazing. We can offer architects, designers, interior designer, lighting designer’s different ways that they can orient these rings. Whether it’s via the rigid stem or the loose cables, they can have it more of a sort of cake type tiered application or they can even angle them and have them sort of interact more like rings,” says Chris. And there you have it – something new about our products. Thanks, Chris!
We have carried around some very precious cargo in a very inexpensive Ideoli-branded tote bag. “This actual tote has been on three different continents and five different countries in the last three weeks. Holding the same product that we have been presenting to certain key clients around the world,” says George Stroumboulis, Ideoli CEO and Co-Founder. From Canada to India, USA to Argentina, China to Mexico, this exact tote bag has seen it all. Racking up its own air miles along the way. “This is the super star traveling sales tote bag,” says George. Catch this tote bag on its next adventure as it opens up new markets.
“It’s amazing with the new government this year that has taken over, that the level of confidence in Greece as a nation and as a global investment destination,” says George Stroumboulis, Ideoli CEO and Co-Founder. “It’s imperative that we not only continue to build our footprint here with our team and employees, but to also build our client platform to get in with our LED lighting products and interiors,” says George.
At Ideoli, we develop custom lighting fixtures and feature the latest LED lighting technology on the market. LED lights have evolved since the 1960’s. But what exactly is LED? LED stands for light emitting diode. LED lighting products produce light approximately 90% more efficiently than incandescent light bulbs. LEDs work by an electrical current passes through a microchip, which illuminates the tiny light sources we call LEDs and the result is visible light. LEDs produce less heat which makes them more energy efficient. LED lights are competitively priced. LEDs last longer, use less energy, therefore you’ll be saving money all around! Contact Ideoli to engage us for your next LED product or project idea. Facebook-f Linkedin-in Tumblr Envelope
“So we just landed in Athens Greece, we are here for some meetings and team development. We have a fantastic office here with some really powerful individuals. This is actually Chris’ first time in Greece, so I’m excited to show him the basics in and around the city,” says George Stroumboulis, Ideoli CEO and Co-Founder. Ideoli is on the move again and this time our travels brought us to the cosmopolitan city of Athens in Greece. “When we started developing our game plan for having offices in Greece and building up a team here and getting talent from the local market in the design/creative space. Looking five years from now or five year ago of where we were and where we are now and you being exposed to the talent and the team you’ve been able to develop under you, what are your thoughts overall?” asks George. “Overall definitely a huge success for us. The reason that I was intrigued by it is just the amount of architectural schools and design schools and product design schools. All those different elements, we have access to in such a small area but then not only that but the influence of Europe itself,” says Chris Hartswick, Ideoli CPO and Co-Founder. Greece is strategic to Ideoli’s growth as we continue our growth to be able to service all of Europe effectively. “Of course, having your background and your access here is sorted of an added plus. Just couldn’t be happier with the amount of talent and the type of talent we have gotten out of the region,” says Chris. Stay tuned for adventures in Greece!
We love having a blast and not taking ourselves too seriously. No matter the situation, we always find the fun in the situation at hand. On a recent trip to Athens, Greece – the team met up for meetings, followed by a happy hour into the night… follow by some scooter action in the streets of Athens. Once 4AM hit, the streets were ours… and George and Chris led the way trekking through the streets from Monastiraki all the way to Syntagma Square. Almost on a straight path. With minimal injuries, we repeat, minimal injuries… the boys got to their destination for only a few bucks in cost. And several laughs.
“We are on site at our printing vendor’s facility here in Athens, Greece to oversee the production of our first ever magazine at Ideoli,” says George Stroumboulis, Ideoli CEO and Co-Founder. “When it comes to offset printing, we just love the traditional aspect to it. The quality of these machines in these facilities and how it accentuates the colors, the text and how it pops. We surveyed several potential printer options across North America and Europe when deciding on who to print our magazine with. Seeing blank white pages come to life with our branding and messaging and our stories printed on them in person is an absolutely exciting and we can’t wait to share them with our partners around the world,” says George. Facebook-f Linkedin-in Tumblr Envelope
Ideoli’s latest invigorate your community project takes us to Michoacan, Mexico. Ideoli is here to make a difference in the community, working at a local school. Our Applications Engineer, Armando, attended Lucia De La Paz and is spearing this wonderful initiative. “Today I’m here to invigorate my community at my old elementary school, Lucia De La Paz in Michoacan, Mexico. With the help of Ideoli, we’re going to gather resources, furniture, lighting, cement, tile, windows and help fix the school,” says Armando, Ideoli Applications Engineer. Ideoli is here to help create a better environment for students and we are documenting the journey along the way. “Stay tuned for progress and updates,” says Armando. We’re excited to see how these improvements will enhance and invigorate this school. More to come!
We know it can be a challenge to get your day going sometimes. We are all human and sometimes need a little motivation. In this edition of our MONDAY DANCE MOVES series, we are featuring a very famous dance move from a global hit! George (CEO & Co-Founder, Ideoli) – Another Monday and we need to get this shit started… Chris (COO & Co-Founder, Ideoli) – For sure. What do you want to perform today? George – Let’s do the classic party starter, Macarena by Los Del Rio… Chris – ohhhhh yeaaaaaaa… Dale a tu cuerpo alegria MacarenaQue tu cuerpo es pa’ darle alegria y cosa buenaDale a tu cuerpo alegria, MacarenaHey MacarenaDale a tu cuerpo alegria MacarenaQue tu cuerpo es pa’ darle alegria y cosa buenaDale a tu cuerpo alegria, MacarenaHey MacarenaNailed it, boys. Absolutely nailed it!
We work around the world to help retail brands invigorate their locations. On a recent trip to China, we discovered retail brands in a mall that most North Americans are not familiar with. Let’s check them out and see if you recognize any… Do you recognize any of these? Have you ever come across these brands? Popular over here, but not back home. Brands – what may be powerful in one country, may mean nothing in another. That is the beauty of it all. Stay tuned for our next trip and brand experiences