IDO Incorporated

11/02/2026

Well, we survived falling back! ⏰ Whether you’re enjoying that extra hour of sleep or still wondering why your body thinks it’s time for dinner at 4:30, November is officially here, and we're ready to keep the celebrations rolling!

And November can only mean one thing: it's time to wrap up our 2026 associate birthday celebrations! We have four more wonderful people to spotlight before we put a bow on the year. First up, Amanda Medlen celebrates this weekend (November 7), followed by Anne Holden (November 17), just in time for Thanksgiving. Then we'll close out the year with Bob Guindon (December 14) and a milestone birthday for our own Jalen Mangum (December 23)! 🎂

As our very own "IDO Final Four," we're wishing each of you a year ahead filled with happiness, new adventures, meaningful moments, plenty of laughter, and all the good things life has to offer. Each of you brings something special to our team, and we're grateful to celebrate another trip around the sun with you!

Happy Birthday from all of us at IDO! 🥳

10/30/2026

Three years of ownership. A whole lot of heart, hard work, big ideas, and keeping all the moving pieces moving!

Today, we're celebrating Amanda Medlen and Lee Boyland and their third year as owners of IDO!

Behind every growing design organization are the people who show up, make the tough calls, invest in their team, build relationships, tackle the unexpected, and keep looking toward what's next. Leadership isn't always glamorous (and apparently involves a LOT of Teams notifications), but the impact reaches far beyond the day-to-day.

We're grateful for the vision, dedication, and genuine investment they bring to IDO and the people who make it what it is.

Happy three years, Amanda and Lee! Here's to everything you've built, everything we've learned, and all the good things still to come. 🥂

*Disclaimer: Numbers are approximate. Actual totals may vary due to calendar curveballs, spontaneous meetings, and the occasional “do you have a second?” that was, in fact, not a second.

10/27/2026

Healthcare finishes have a tough job. They need to withstand relentless cleaning, support infection control, and still make a space feel welcoming. No pressure, right?

In healthcare design, durability is just the starting point. From hospitality-inspired patient spaces to precision-driven clinical labs, material choices shape how environments perform, feel, and support the people who depend on them. Add indoor air quality and environmental impact to the mix, and suddenly that countertop has a LOT to live up to.

Our latest blog, “Durable, Comfortable, Sustainable,” from MCD Magazine explores how evolving materials and finish strategies are changing the healthcare landscape, proving that high performance and thoughtful design can go hand in hand.

Better healthcare environments start with more than meets the eye. 🔗https://bit.ly/4iIV7dd

10/26/2026

🌕 Something wicked this way glows…

The Hunter’s Moon lit up the Indianapolis sky last night and this morning, and just in time for Halloween week at IDO! 👻✨ Coincidence? We think NOT. That lunar glow can only mean one thing: a week full of tricks, treats, spooky shenanigans, and a little design magic. 🦇🍬🎃

Keep your broomsticks handy, IDO. Things are about to get delightfully eerie! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

10/20/2026

Green is making a COLORFUL case for 2027! 💚

Benjamin Moore just named Webster Green HC-130 its Color of the Year, making it the THIRD major paint brand to spotlight green for 2027. Coincidence? We think not.

With a confident blend of blue and yellow undertones, Webster Green brings classic character, warmth, and just the right amount of personality. From architectural details to standout focal points, this versatile shade proves green can be both grounded and bold.

But will Pantone keep the green streak going or go rogue with a completely different hue? The color world is watching!

Read our latest blog to explore Webster Green and what this growing trend could mean for the spaces we design. *Photo by Benjamin Moore 🔗 https://bit.ly/48aABMp

10/13/2026

Good design doesn’t stop at the drawing. It shows up on site. 📐

Commercial interior design isn’t all desk work! It’s where plans meet progress, products meet purpose, and carefully considered details start becoming real spaces.

Our IDO team gets hands-on throughout construction, helping ensure the design vision translates from the drawings to the finished environment. Because understanding how a space comes together is just as important as imagining what it could be.

New builds or renovations: great design takes collaboration, problem-solving, and being present when the details matter most. The drawings are the beginning. The impact happens in the space.

Samantha Henrickson Bob Guindon Breck Jackson

10/12/2026

Can office design actually help people focus? 🧠 Why yes. Yes it can.

In a recent study, Corgan and the University of Arkansas examined 20 adults with inattentive-type ADHD, using brain activity monitoring and other measures to explore how lighting, visual distractions, and movement affect attention.

Featured in interiors+sources, the findings offer practical insights into how thoughtful design can support focus, well-being, and different working styles. Because better design isn't just about how a space looks. It's about how people experience it.

See what the research reveals and what it means for commercial interior design. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4B03lVo *Image courtesy of Corgan.

10/12/2026

HIRING: Lead Design Associate, with around 6 years of experience. Proficiencies in both AutoCAD and Revit are required. Leadership and/or management experience is desired.

Primary Functions: An IDO Incorporated Lead Design Associate is a highly capable and experienced associate who focuses on customer service and project service delivery; on a wide variety of project types, including traditional design projects, specialized move management and small f...

10/08/2026

TBT to January, when we decided the best way to kick off 2026 was to make our owners question what exactly their employees were doing.

During a team meeting, we introduced ANYTHING BUT A CUP and proceeded to turn hydration into a full-blown vessel crisis.

Pringles can. Baseball helmet. Child's medicine syringe. Measuring cup. Medicine bottle. Ice molds. Paint can. Fishbowl. And, because apparently regular containers were simply not cutting it, a medieval helmet. ⚔️

2026 started with a little laughter, a lot of questionable drinkware, and a reminder that sometimes the best team meetings come with absolutely no explanation whatsoever.

Now it’s your turn: If you had to drink your next beverage out of ANYTHING but a cup, what are you choosing? Drop your most ridiculous idea in the comments. 👇

10/06/2026

A few members of the IDO team recently had the opportunity to tour Business Furniture + Co’s new headquarters, exploring a range of collaborative zones, meeting spaces, conference rooms, training rooms, and open office settings.

There was plenty of inspiration to take in, from the sculptural LightArt Somari Collection and Coalesse Bob Lounge Chair to Artewalls wallcoverings and Steelcase Flex Personal Spaces.

A great look at how thoughtful products, materials, and planning come together to create spaces that support the way people work today. We left inspired and ready to bring a few new ideas to our next furniture projects. ✨ Samantha Henrickson Maddie Hittle Lee Boyland Brittany Rissler