By: Lee Boyland I just recently attended a workshop – the last of a six-part series geared toward newer designers in the industry. This last session was on networking. When the guest speaker asked what came to mind when we … read more

By Gary K. Pino, FMP   BRAVO … CONGRATULATIONS … WAY TO GO … and all of the other inspiring & admirable accolades that go along with achieving such an awesome milestone of being in business for 20 years.  In addition … read more

By Jill Mendoza: In pondering IDO’s, 20th Anniversary which just happens to be this month, February 14, 2012, I am reminded of a recent article I read in Inc. Magazine by a fellow small business owner, René Shimada Siegel, the … read more

By Janet Thomas On February 14, 1992 Jill Mendoza hung out her shingle and opened  IDO Incorporated. She set up shop in her basement and courageously went to work offering specialized design services not available from anyone else. From this … read more

    By: Shannon Spence Be sure to check out Primary Colours’ upcoming gallery show, Scienceology, Friday, February, 3rd. Artists Jeff Geesa and Ryan Szeszycki collaborative show explores the nature of understanding, of “knowledge”, and the attempt thereof. For more … read more

By: Tony White I was having dinner with my mom last weekend, and we were talking about her upcoming trip to Hawaii.  Needless to say, she’s very excited to return to Hawaii after having lived there while my dad was … read more

Happy New Year!   The new year  brings great anticipation for new beginnings and fresh starts.  Because we will be spending more time indoors for the next few months,  let’s get busy and start to freshen up our indoor environment.  Paint color can have … read more

I recently read an article in USA Today called, “Using Rewards for the Gift of Giving”, in which Erin Raese of Loyalty 360 writes of the many loyalty programs and how they can be used to make the planet better … read more

On Thursday, December 15, 2011, several i.d.o. staff attended the 2011 National Association of Women Business Owners Awards Luncheon. This annual luncheon recognizes outstanding women owned businesses and brings together Indiana’s diverse group of business owners and leaders in the … read more

I just finished reading a book entitled, “Biomimicry, Innovation inspired by nature” by Janine M. Benyus. In the design field, we have been hearing for several years about biomimicry, or copying nature in design and pattern. But this book takes … read more