Trying to generate creative product designs on the spot can be difficult for many reasons, unless you know where to look for inspiration. Whether you’re a furniture, fixture or lighting designer like we are, or a graphic designer, artist or any other creative professional, it’s important to have a portfolio of inspirational ideas applicable to whatever situation […]
When working with clients and partners, we all want our projects to be successful, which includes having everything run smoothly and in a timely fashion. Great communication is key to making this happen and sustaining strong relationships. Great communication for us at Ideoli isn’t just a cliché. Specifically, it helps in business and in building […]
We live in a digital age of unprecedented connectivity, which has made everything from communicating across the globe to shipping packages from one continent to another significantly easier. However, even though speeds are faster, shipping to international destinations still comes with some important considerations. With our global network of suppliers, partners and clients, we constantly […]
Ideoli works with a wide variety of clients and partners from all around the world, across many industries, each with its own product needs and customization requests. Yet throughout our work, certain recurring questions tend to come up when we start the exciting process of launching a new project with a client or potential partner. Take […]
Rising from the desert in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are two incredible cities—Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Dubai in particular is known around the world for having world class skyscrapers, and when you’re there walking the streets, you can’t help but look up and be impressed with the development. Although there’s been some talk that […]
Traveling for work allows Ideoli to develop strong business relationships, but to learn about the cultures in the different countries we visit, inspiring us in our design, drive and overall mission. So our founders, George Stroumboulis and Chris Hartswick, got together with our content team to share their insights from their trips around the world. Did you go […]
Ideoli—the invigorators of spaces—has a strong following of supporters and fans around the world, not only for its incredible lighting, fixtures and furnishing products, but also for its corporate swag, like this winter pom-pom beanie. People often ask where they can score one of these cool hats, and now everyone has a chance to win […]
We love to have fun with our clients, and it’s even better when we can help those in need at the same time. That’s why we’re honored to have been a co-sponsor for Tilly’s 10th annual golf tournament benefitting Tilly’s Life Center, which focuses on youth empowerment. We hit the range again, teaming up with […]
To produce world-class products in terms of both efficiency and quality, Ideoli searches the planet far and wide for the best partners that can help us best serve client. As such, Ideoli’s team, led by Co-Founders George Stroumboulis and Chris Hartswick, travel all over the world to form key relationships and establish operations. These travels […]
While low iron in the human body is something to be concerned about, low iron glass is often desired, because it provides more of a crystal-clear look than regular glass. Glass primarily comes from silica sand, which is heated into a liquid and then turns into glass when it cools. As a result of the […]
What Malaysia, lacks in size, it makes up for in manufacturing prowess. So Ideoli’s founders, George Stroumboulis and Chris Hartswick, took their first trip—personally and professionally—to Malaysia in order to further expand the company’s manufacturing footprint in Southeast Asia. Ideoli crafted a video highlighting our founders’ trip to Malaysia in order to spread its reach […]
Many people get confused about the difference between ETL and UL certification for electrical products like lighting fixtures, but from the customers’ point of view, there is no difference because both meet the necessary standards for safety compliance. Commercial building codes require lighting to pass all national safety standards by UL. As a manufacturer, you are […]