Global Design Firm Idean Opens New Studio in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, February 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Global experience design agency, Idean, today announced it has opened a new studio in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. The studio will be led by newly appointed, Head of Studio & Creative Director, Andreas Neumann.
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"Hollywood is the perfect location for our newest Idean studio as it is on the doorstep of the some of the world's greatest companies," said Idean's, CEO and Co-Founder, Risto Lähdesmäki.
He continued: "The move gives us the opportunity to be closer to some of the major technology and entertainment companies, serve our clients more effectively, and continue to attract outstanding talent. With Silicon Beach considered to be one of the top three tech hubs in the world there is no better place for us to open our new studio and we're also keen to continue to work with and expand the start-up community in the area."
With three studios already in the US located in San Francisco (CA), Austin (TX) and Palo Alto (CA), the opening of the West Hollywood studio will enable Idean to further expand its North America operations.
The design firm which was founded in Helsinki, Finland in 1999 already works with a number of global brands including, IBM, Volkswagen, Samsung, John Deere and Sony and has built a strong reputation across Europe, Asia and North America.
Innovator Andreas Neumann, who will lead the Hollywood studio, brings with him extensive experience at executive and board level within some of the leading creative agencies including Grey and Saatchi & Saatchi.
Always ahead of the curve, Andreas has created a series of award-winning campaigns and has worked with some of the world's biggest brands, to create 'world firsts'. A serial entrepreneur, Andreas has worked within a number of industries including advertising, entertainment and technology.
He said: "I am really excited to be joining Idean and establishing the LA studio as well as supporting the overall growth across North America.
"Idean is a unique agency, with experience across multiple industries, working with large organizations and small start-ups, to create beautiful experiences for both consumers and corporate users. I think Idean's experience and clients reflect the dynamic nature of LA and will be a perfect match," concluded Andreas.
Idean is celebrating the launch of their LA studio on February 27, with one of their signature UX Summit event's focusing on 'The True Value of User Experience' The event boasts an impressive speaker line-up including author of The Experience Economy and Co-Founder, of Strategic Horizons, Joe Pine, Curt Collinsworth, Head of UX at Logitech, Benjamin Matthews, Director of UX at LG Electronics, Jesse Kanner, Technical Development at The Walt Disney Company and Entrepreneur Guy Bar-Nahum.
Photo caption: Andreas Neumann, Head of Studio & Creative Director, pictured outside Idean's new Los Angeles studio.
ABOUT IDEAN
Idean is a global design firm that works with the world's leading companies, helping them to create long-lasting relationships with their customers, through truly enchanting experiences.
Since 1999, Idean has helped thousands of clients around the world to maximize the value of their digital solutions. With strong multicultural experience, a multidisciplinary team and a diverse design portfolio covering various different platforms and devices from tablets to heavy-lifting industrial machinery.
With a team of more than 150 designers, technologists and strategists, Idean has worked with Volkswagen, TiVo, Sony, IBM, Samsung and GE Healthcare amongst others. Idean is headquartered in Helsinki, with studios in Austin, Palo Alto, San Francisco and Tampere, Finland.
For more information visit http://www.idean.com
CONTACT:
Mikko Eerola
Chief Marketing Officer
Idean Enterprises Inc.
T: +1(650)308-6015
[email protected]
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