February, 2015 | InspiredLED Blog

Feb 27, 2015

Employee Spotlight: Suzie

Every employee at Inspired LED has their own responsibilities to manage, but we’ve all had days where time just seems to slip away from us. Luckily, we have someone who manages to stop time, day after day ensuring that everything gets done even under the busiest circumstances; meet Suzie. Suzie is our Fulfillment Manager in charge of everything from managing back stock, to processing orders, overseeing production, and coordinating shipping like a mastermind. If you order something from Inspired LED, or through one of our many sales platforms like Amazon, chances are at some point it passed through Suzie’s hands.…

Feb 26, 2015

Bridge Lighting: Functional and Artistic

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Those who keep up on current trends in the news may have noticed LEDs lighting up headlines in the past few months: winning the Nobel Prize in 2014 for advancements in energy efficiency, finding their way onto local city streets and art exhibits, and even making an appearance at Super Bowl 49’s University of Phoenix Stadium. Everyday it seems we find more and benefits, and more ways to use LEDs… The Bay Lights A San Francisco based non-profit organization, Illuminate the Arts, has constructed a massive work of public art featuring LED lighting across the San Fransisco Bay Bridge. Dubbed ‘The Bay Lights’, this installation currently holds the…

Feb 23, 2015

3 Step Design Checklist for the Perfect System

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Does your kitchen need better lighting? Not sure where to start? Well you’re in luck; Inspired LED offers free Design Services to help customers like you determine the best products to suit your needs! Our expert Designers will work with you one-on-one to develop a custom layout for any area of your home. But before you send in your design request, let’s take a moment to make sure you have covered all the information necessary to get back a quote as quick as possible! This first step is the most important! Confirming you have the correct measurements will play a large role in helping…

Feb 20, 2015

Infographic: 5 Reasons to Make the Switch To LEDs

Since the early twentieth century and the emergence of the so-called Green Movement, energy efficient lighting solutions have shown a dramatic increase in popularity across the U.S. and worldwide, and in 2014 LED technology was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics. But what is it that makes LEDs the new leader in lighting, and why should you make the switch to LEDs? Switching to LED Sources Cited: http://www.cnet.com/news/are-efficient-led-bulbs-worth-the-price/ http://www.greenconduct.com http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/led-lighting http://rl.omslighting.com/ledacademy/594/7-leds-strategy/71-high-brightness-led-market http://www.ledsource.com http://www.designrecycleinc.com/led%20comp%20chart.html https://yearbook.enerdata.net/ http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/50-reasons-why-you-should-be-using-leds http://www.osram.com/osram_com/news-and-knowledge/led-home/professional-knowledge/led-basics/led-history/index.jsp http://listverse.com/2014/08/14/10-ways-that-light-pollution-harms-the-world/ Be sure to check out our other articles related to making the switch: Why LED Lighting, or come visit…

Feb 16, 2015

Local Lighting Update: January Recap

Between hosting the Waste Management Open and Super Bowl XLIX, the Phoenix-metro area has been abuzz with activity this month. Now as the crowds of visitors have begun to depart and the winter weather begins to return to a tepid 75 degrees, we take a moment to reflect on all that happened in January of 2015… Local LEDs As news of the Super Bowl dominated newspapers and web browsers this month, many locals and visitors alike gathered underneath the lights of Phoenix Stadium. What some may not have noticed in all the drama and pageantry of the event was that…

Feb 12, 2015

Best of Houzz 2015 in Customer Service

Inspired LED has done it again! For the third consecutive year we have landed ourselves another badge for excellence in Customer Service from “Best of Houzz 2015”. Houzz.com is a leading online forum where professionals and novices can share ideas, seek advice, and find companies to help them achieve the dream home they have always imagined. This year Houzz has expanded to over 25 million monthly users, up 9 million users since last year! The Best of Houzz 2015 Customer Satisfaction awards are given to companies who provide outstanding service within the home and remodeling design industry. Each company is evaluated and eligible based…

Feb 09, 2015

Beyond the Kitchen: Amazingly Unconventional Applications for LEDs

Here at Inspired LED we specialize in designing LED lighting systems for residential and commercial applications. Our LEDs are often used under kitchen cabinets or for basic office lighting. But every once in a while we are approached by someone with a new idea; a unique concept for which they are looking to use LEDs. We love a challenge and we love even more when we get to see the results of our products combined with our customers’ creativity! In honor of these innovators we present the top ten most unconventional applications for our LEDs: 1. Spectacular Signs: This particular customer came…

Feb 05, 2015

Groundhog’s Blog: Beating the “Six More Weeks of Winter” Blues With LED Lights

This week Puxsutawney Phil, perhaps the world’s most famous groundhog, emerged from his burrow only to see his shadow and scurry back inside. According to German legend, this means we’re in for another 6 long weeks of winter… Great news for those furry little hibernators, but, for the rest of us the grey and gloomy weather can start to get pretty tiresome this time of year. Harsh winds, bare trees, and cold air bring fatigue and low-energy along with the diminished amount of daylight. It’s enough to make you feel like you’re stuck in an infinite loop. Michael Craig Miller,…

Feb 03, 2015

Feedback From Our Loyal Customers

One of our favorite things here at Inspired LED is to ensure all of our customers are happy with their lighting. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service at all times, and hearing honest feedback from our devoted customers helps us make sure we are staying on the right track! Let’s check out some finished project photos and see what our customers had to say about their projects utilizing Inspired LED lighting. Garage Lighting, and Custom Sign Lighting: Kitchen Lighting, Above and Below Cabinet: Aquarium LED Lighting: Kitchen Lighting, Above and Below Cabinet: Custom Art Lighting: If you have great…

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