When industrial designer Ted Pierson considered objects that could use an overhaul, he realized the doorbell button was due for some attention. Long neglected as a mere afterthought, Pierson and former business partner Tom Gordon saw the button as an essential part of the home entry. After receiving accolades for their prototypes from top design magazines, including I.D., Spore was created in 1997.
The ultra-modern, high-quality buttons have made Spore popular with architects and homeowners alike.
Instead of simply applying a decorative finish to an existing product, like many hardware accents, Spore custom designs each item from top to bottom, from the circuit board to the face plate.
The Spore style has also garnered the attention of hospitality and retail designers, who have worked with Pierson on custom projects, including the design of systems for the Gap, Parker Meridien hotels, and Seattle's Blue C Sushi.
Spore is now owned and run by Ted and his wife Lily, who live with their two young daughters in Seattle.
Have a question? Want to place an order but don't see your country listed in our shipping calculator? Contact us!info@sporeinc.com
