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A Bright Season on the Slopes

night skiing with LEDs

Cold winds are blowing, there’s a chill to the air, and all across the country people are preparing for the arrival of winter. While many of us are focused on holiday shopping, Christmas parties, and annual visitors, those with a passion for winter sports have something a bit different to celebrate. With some of the first snowfalls of the season, ski resorts and mountainsides across the United States have been opening their doors, turning on the lifts, and getting ready for a great ski season! Ski and snowboard enthusiasts eagerly make their way to their nearest slopes for some action packed snowy fun. But now, thanks to…

Transhumanism, Biohacking, & LEDs

biohacking leds

Over the past few years, you may have heard whispers about the emerging trend referred to as “biohacking”. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, biohacking refers to the process of elevating one’s own body through technological modifications. This can include anything from simple DNA mutations, to the insertion of magnets, microchips, and even LEDs. That’s right, I said LEDs. Now, obviously these are not the same LEDs available from Inspired LED, but they are, in fact, diodes which light up with magnetic contact. You may be asking yourself how? Why? What? Believe me, I was wondering much the same thing when I first came across this…

Local Lighting Update November

Local Lighting in Phoenix Arizona

As the benefits of energy-efficiency and sustainable living make their way to the forefront of our culture, many individuals, businesses, and other institutions have begun taking steps toward a “greener” lifestyle. At Inspired LED, we are always excited to see the new and innovative ways that low-voltage LEDs are being used to brighten up the world around us, and this month is no exception… For almost twenty-five years, the creative minds at the Phoenix Zoo have put together one of the largest and most spectacular holiday light shows in the country. This year ZooLights returns to the Valley of the Sun with promises of even…

The Easy Way to a Better Home Design: Houzz

design your home with houzz

Remodeling, redesigning, heck, even redecorating can be a nightmare if not properly planned! These jobs require a special attention to detail, but let’s face it, who has time to preform all the critical research necessary to make so many decisions? Websites like Pinterest and Apartment Therapy can be helpful when gathering initial ideas. These sites allow you to pin designs or products that you like, even browse through easy DIY and How-Tos, great tools for the basics! But when it comes to big projects, most of us will be tasked with picking a contractor who falls within our budget, and who has a compatible eye for our design.…