October, 2015 | InspiredLED Blog

Oct 30, 2015

New Employee Showcase: Meet Hazel!

When it comes to small businesses like ours, every employee is as important as the next. We all take on a variety of roles, and in a fast-paced customer-oriented environment like Inspired LED, we depend upon each other to keep operations running from day to day. As a result, we are always looking for the next great addition to our team. Enter Hazel! The latest picking & shipping, order processing, multi-tasking wonder woman to join the Inspired LED staff. Let’s get to know our newest member with some introductory questions… 1) Hi Hazel! Tell us a little about yourself… Well,…

Oct 28, 2015

Curbing Carbon Pollution: LEDs from an Unlikely Source

Using Carbon Emissions with LED Lighting

Global warming. We’ve all heard of it, that major environmental threat of irreversible climate change which is occurring every second of ever day. Carbon pollution is the top contributor to this disruption, causing increased temperatures, melting ice caps, rising sea levels, severe droughts, and harsh air pollution. Carbon emissions come from a wide range of sources across the globe, but traditionally, power plants have been the greatest culprits, emitting over 2.3 billion metric tons of carbon per year. Beyond power plants, food waste is another huge offender, producing 3.3 billion tons of carbon pollution per year. And sadly, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, one third of the…

Oct 26, 2015

DIY: Easy Upgrades to Your Home

Many furniture items that are purchased at big box stores come pretty standard now, and don’t give off a lot of excitement, or really draw someone to it when it is all put together. Initially it’s just another room filler so you can place things on it, or work at. What if you could very easily add your own creative step in that assembly guide when putting together your newly purchased piece that could give off a little pazzaz and have your guest asking questions and complimenting how great that new center piece or end table is when they come…

Oct 20, 2015

Fall Lighting Guide 2015

Summer has come and gone. The seasons are slowly changing, and fall is beginning to make it’s first appearance across the United States. As the weather cools down, and we inevitably begin to spend more time indoors, now is the perfect time to begin preparing our homes for the company and celebration of the holidays. After all, there are only 11 days until Halloween, 36 days until Thanksgiving, and 66 days until Christmas! One of the easiest ways to upgrade your home for the holidays is with low voltage lighting. The simple addition of accent or task lighting can add elegance and depth from counters and…

Oct 16, 2015

Casino Gaming Makes Safe Bet With LED Lighting

One of the many attractions which brings visitors from all over the world to Las Vegas, Nevada is its amazing light displays. Its blazing skyline is the first thing to welcome people upon their arrival, and the last thing they see as they leave. From the lights along the famous Las Vegas strip, to the Hotel and Casino signs, everywhere you look there are bright bulbs, flashing displays, and of course, a whole array of games- all requiring lighting solutions! Though the average eye might see only the dazzle, we at Inspired LED recognize the incredible detail and planning required to keep these attractions running. Inside of…

Oct 07, 2015

Light Meets Art at the Desert Botanical Gardens

Within the city of Scottsdale, just outside of Phoenix, the Desert Botanical Garden is home to many wonderful native Arizona plants and wildlife. This time of year, the Garden is great a place to shake off the summer heat, and welcome the return of cooler weather while taking in the beauty of the desert landscape. Over the years, the Botanical Garden has played host to a wide range of artists’ exhibitions, including Philip Haas, David Rogers, and the world famous Chihuly. Beginning November 20th, the Desert Botanical Garden will be transformed once again by the magnificent work of acclaimed British…

Oct 05, 2015

Inspired LED 101: The Dos and Don’ts of Design Requests

While our Pro Series Panels and Cut & Connect Kits are a great DIY solution for simple lighting projects, when it comes to brightening up your newly remodeled kitchen or office, chances are you’ll want something a bit more tailored to your specific needs. This is where Inspired LED really stands out from the competition with our free Design Services! By simply submitting photographs or diagrams along with a few specifications, one of our skilled Design Team members can quickly and easily create a custom LED system especially for you. (Turnaround time for a completed design typically takes just 24-48 hours!) Pending your…

Oct 01, 2015

Major Corporations Team-Up For LEDs

A new trend is taking hold in major cities with help from an unlikely source. It seems the grassroots “green movement” has finally made its way up the totem pole as large corporations finally begin teaming up to reduce energy consumption. Recently, Philips, a premium consumer goods company, announced a partnership with award winning, international non-profit, The Climate Group, whose main goal is to lower carbon emissions. Together, these two business juggernauts are launching a campaign called “LED”, which stands for ‘lower emissions delivered’. The campaign was officially launched in conjunction with Climate Week in New York City September 21st…

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