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Lena Imamura of GLO Studio on CNBC Small Business Playbook

GLO's Moment to Shine on CNBC ✨

08/11/25

In August 2025, our founder Lena Imamura was a featured speaker at CNBC's Small Business Playbook, a live virtual event sponsored by Mastercard. Her segment, "GLO's Moment to Shine," was...

GLO's Moment to Shine on CNBC ✨

08/11/25

In August 2025, our founder Lena Imamura was a featured speaker at CNBC's Small Business Playbook, a live virtual event sponsored by Mastercard. Her segment, "GLO's Moment to Shine," was...

New York Times Sunday Routine feature on GLO Studio founder Lena Imamura

The New York Times Spends a Sunday with GLO Stu...

06/23/25

We made The New York Times! In June 2025, the Times featured our founder and artist Lena Imamura in its Sunday Routine column, the series that follows newsworthy New Yorkers...

The New York Times Spends a Sunday with GLO Stu...

06/23/25

We made The New York Times! In June 2025, the Times featured our founder and artist Lena Imamura in its Sunday Routine column, the series that follows newsworthy New Yorkers...

Neon Signs Texas

Neon Signs for Gyms and Fitness Studios 🥊

04/09/25

A neon sign gives a gym energy before class even starts. We made a rainbow X for SBX Boxing in New York and LED signs including "Ready. Sweat. Go." for...

Neon Signs for Gyms and Fitness Studios 🥊

04/09/25

A neon sign gives a gym energy before class even starts. We made a rainbow X for SBX Boxing in New York and LED signs including "Ready. Sweat. Go." for...

Pink heart neon framing white happily ever after script

Neon Gifts for Someone You Love ❤️

04/02/25

Some of our favorite pieces are gifts. A pink heart around "happily ever after," a couple's names, a word from a first date. Lauren Conrad even picked our "Kiss" neon...

Neon Gifts for Someone You Love ❤️

04/02/25

Some of our favorite pieces are gifts. A pink heart around "happily ever after," a couple's names, a word from a first date. Lauren Conrad even picked our "Kiss" neon...

Lavender Chill Vibes Only neon at the end of an arched spa hallway

Neon Signs for Salons and Spas: Ideas That Get ...

03/26/25

Salons and spas are some of the best places for neon, because clients already love taking photos there. For Chillhouse in New York, we made a lavender "Chill Vibes Only"...

Neon Signs for Salons and Spas: Ideas That Get ...

03/26/25

Salons and spas are some of the best places for neon, because clients already love taking photos there. For Chillhouse in New York, we made a lavender "Chill Vibes Only"...

Restaurant bar with coral neon window signs by GLO Studio

Neon for Bars and Restaurants: What Works and W...

03/13/25

Neon has lit up bars for about a hundred years. We've made coral neon window frames for Zanmi, a glass neon logo for Bar Strega and custom neon for the...

Neon for Bars and Restaurants: What Works and W...

03/13/25

Neon has lit up bars for about a hundred years. We've made coral neon window frames for Zanmi, a glass neon logo for Bar Strega and custom neon for the...

Glass neon wine glass sign glowing behind a panel stage at a live event

How to Use Neon Signs at Events: Tips from Our ...

03/07/25

How to plan custom neon for weddings, brand launches, conferences and parties, with tips from our NYC studio.

How to Use Neon Signs at Events: Tips from Our ...

03/07/25

How to plan custom neon for weddings, brand launches, conferences and parties, with tips from our NYC studio.

Gifted With Warmth holiday neon by GLO Studio for Uniqlo

Gifted With Warmth: Holiday Neon for Uniqlo 🎁

11/29/24

For the 2024 holiday season we made neon for Uniqlo's "Gifted With Warmth" campaign!

Gifted With Warmth: Holiday Neon for Uniqlo 🎁

11/29/24

For the 2024 holiday season we made neon for Uniqlo's "Gifted With Warmth" campaign!

White Ready Set Go neon sign centered on a concrete wall among framed posters

Where to Hang Your Neon Sign: A Simple Placemen...

11/25/24

We've installed neon in apartments, offices, restaurants and stores across New York, and the same few questions come up every time. Here's how we decide where a sign should go.

Where to Hang Your Neon Sign: A Simple Placemen...

11/25/24

We've installed neon in apartments, offices, restaurants and stores across New York, and the same few questions come up every time. Here's how we decide where a sign should go.

GLO Studio LED Neon vs Amazon LED Neon

GLO Studio LED Neon vs Amazon LED Neon

11/22/24

Why GLO Studio’s LED Neon Signs Outshine Amazon’s In a market flooded with cheap alternatives, it can be tempting to grab an no brand LED neon sign. But at GLO...

GLO Studio LED Neon vs Amazon LED Neon

11/22/24

Why GLO Studio’s LED Neon Signs Outshine Amazon’s In a market flooded with cheap alternatives, it can be tempting to grab an no brand LED neon sign. But at GLO...

White glass neon video game controller sign by GLO Studio

Neon for Your Gaming Room: Ideas and Tips 🎮

11/18/24

We've made everything from a white glass neon game controller to neon for a Puma x Tetris photoshoot, and gaming rooms are some of the most fun spaces to design...

Neon for Your Gaming Room: Ideas and Tips 🎮

11/18/24

We've made everything from a white glass neon game controller to neon for a Puma x Tetris photoshoot, and gaming rooms are some of the most fun spaces to design...

Pink Drunk in Love neon sign beside a vintage trailer bar at night

Bachelorette Neon Sign Ideas That Are Actually ...

11/11/24

A neon sign is the photo backdrop of the whole weekend. The best ones say something about the bride, like our pink "Drunk in Love" neon, a lyric the whole...

Bachelorette Neon Sign Ideas That Are Actually ...

11/11/24

A neon sign is the photo backdrop of the whole weekend. The best ones say something about the bride, like our pink "Drunk in Love" neon, a lyric the whole...

Illuminating a Space for Renewal: GLO Studio on George to the Rescue

Illuminating a Space for Renewal: GLO Studio on...

11/07/24

At GLO Studio, we’re all about creating spaces that feel alive with warmth, purpose, and light. Recently, we had the opportunity to bring that ethos to a meaningful project: a...

Illuminating a Space for Renewal: GLO Studio on...

11/07/24

At GLO Studio, we’re all about creating spaces that feel alive with warmth, purpose, and light. Recently, we had the opportunity to bring that ethos to a meaningful project: a...

Rainbow X neon sign by GLO Studio for SBX Boxing in New York

How to Make Your Neon Sign Instagram-Ready 📸

10/10/24

Our rainbow X for SBX Boxing in New York and our "My Best Life" neon on a fringe wall for Create & Cultivate were both made to be photographed.

How to Make Your Neon Sign Instagram-Ready 📸

10/10/24

Our rainbow X for SBX Boxing in New York and our "My Best Life" neon on a fringe wall for Create & Cultivate were both made to be photographed.

GLO Studio booth with LED neon, glass neon, lightboxes and a glowing logo wall

Neon, LED and Lightboxes: Different Ways to Lig...

10/08/24

People usually come to us asking for "a neon sign," and then learn there are a few different ways to make something glow. We design all of them, from glass...

Neon, LED and Lightboxes: Different Ways to Lig...

10/08/24

People usually come to us asking for "a neon sign," and then learn there are a few different ways to make something glow. We design all of them, from glass...

Neon Wall Decor Ideas for Every Room 🪐

Neon Wall Decor Ideas for Every Room 🪐

09/18/24

When we were artists in residence at Bergdorf Goodman, our neon planets were part of the installation. At home, the right piece on the right wall can set the mood...

Neon Wall Decor Ideas for Every Room 🪐

09/18/24

When we were artists in residence at Bergdorf Goodman, our neon planets were part of the installation. At home, the right piece on the right wall can set the mood...

What Makes GLO Neon Signs Different? The Ultimate Guide to Custom LED and Glass Neon

What Makes GLO Neon Signs Different? The Ultima...

09/05/24

Are you searching for high-quality neon signs in NYC or beyond? Look no further than GLO Neon Signs. Our custom neon signs stand out in the industry for their quality,...

What Makes GLO Neon Signs Different? The Ultima...

09/05/24

Are you searching for high-quality neon signs in NYC or beyond? Look no further than GLO Neon Signs. Our custom neon signs stand out in the industry for their quality,...

The "GLO Guide" Process: Illuminating Your Creative Vision

The "GLO Guide" Process: Illuminating Your Crea...

07/24/24

At GLO Studio, we understand that you need more than just a neon sign – you need a partner who can bring your vision to life with ease, reliability, and...

The "GLO Guide" Process: Illuminating Your Crea...

07/24/24

At GLO Studio, we understand that you need more than just a neon sign – you need a partner who can bring your vision to life with ease, reliability, and...

White script wedding neon sign with pink plus sign among greenery by GLO Studio

Custom Neon Signs for Weddings: Ideas from Our ...

07/17/24

A custom neon sign is one of the few wedding details you get to keep. The Knot featured our wedding neon back in 2017, and we've been making names, initials...

Custom Neon Signs for Weddings: Ideas from Our ...

07/17/24

A custom neon sign is one of the few wedding details you get to keep. The Knot featured our wedding neon back in 2017, and we've been making names, initials...

Neon for Interior Designers: How to Work Custom Neon into a Space 🛋️

Neon for Interior Designers: How to Work Custom...

06/20/24

Our neon has shown up in some beautiful rooms. Architectural Digest featured the bright pink "Ruby Lou Lou" neon we custom-made for Arielle Charnas's New York apartment, and Elle Decor...

Neon for Interior Designers: How to Work Custom...

06/20/24

Our neon has shown up in some beautiful rooms. Architectural Digest featured the bright pink "Ruby Lou Lou" neon we custom-made for Arielle Charnas's New York apartment, and Elle Decor...

How CBS Featured Glo Studio and Glass Neon for 2024 Superbowl “That Other Pregame Show”

How CBS Featured Glo Studio and Glass Neon for ...

02/22/24

Super Bowl 2024 wasn’t just a milestone for football fans—it was a career-defining moment for us at Glo Studio. We had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with CBS to create...

How CBS Featured Glo Studio and Glass Neon for ...

02/22/24

Super Bowl 2024 wasn’t just a milestone for football fans—it was a career-defining moment for us at Glo Studio. We had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with CBS to create...

The Knot: Gala Focal Point - GLO Studio

The Knot: Gala Focal Point

11/15/23

We were elated to work with the top wedding planners to create a focal point for The Knot Gala.

The Knot: Gala Focal Point

11/15/23

We were elated to work with the top wedding planners to create a focal point for The Knot Gala.

Flagship Store Opening - GLO Studio

Flagship Store Opening

10/15/23

Nothing says zen and relaxation like Chillhouse, located in New York City. We helped founder Cyndi Ramirez breathe life into her flagship spa, located in the heart and soul of...

Flagship Store Opening

10/15/23

Nothing says zen and relaxation like Chillhouse, located in New York City. We helped founder Cyndi Ramirez breathe life into her flagship spa, located in the heart and soul of...

An Exclusive Collaboration with Supreme - GLO Studio

An Exclusive Collaboration with Supreme

10/15/23

For a company founded by two native New Yorkers – a collaboration with Supreme is as high up on the wishlist as you can get.  Working together with Supreme we...

An Exclusive Collaboration with Supreme

10/15/23

For a company founded by two native New Yorkers – a collaboration with Supreme is as high up on the wishlist as you can get.  Working together with Supreme we...

Takashi Murakami flower neon by GLO Studio at the Asian Art Museum San Francisco

A Takashi Murakami Flower in Neon for the Asian...

09/26/23

We had the honor of producing a neon for Takashi Murakami's exhibition "Unfamiliar People: Swelling of Monsterized Human Ego" at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. The show ran...

A Takashi Murakami Flower in Neon for the Asian...

09/26/23

We had the honor of producing a neon for Takashi Murakami's exhibition "Unfamiliar People: Swelling of Monsterized Human Ego" at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. The show ran...

Neon Sculpture for Takashi Murakami - GLO Studio

Neon Sculpture for Takashi Murakami

12/14/22

We are continuously honored and amazed to work with one of our heroes, Takashi Murakami.  Murakami’s iconic and whimsical flowers have been at the centerpiece of his work for years,...

Neon Sculpture for Takashi Murakami

12/14/22

We are continuously honored and amazed to work with one of our heroes, Takashi Murakami.  Murakami’s iconic and whimsical flowers have been at the centerpiece of his work for years,...

CC Bloom's neon sign by GLO Studio on Netflix's Survival of the Thickest

Our Neon on Netflix's Survival of the Thickest 🎬

11/21/22

Keep an eye out next time you're watching Survival of the Thickest on Netflix! The magenta script "CC Bloom's" neon you see on set was made by us.

Our Neon on Netflix's Survival of the Thickest 🎬

11/21/22

Keep an eye out next time you're watching Survival of the Thickest on Netflix! The magenta script "CC Bloom's" neon you see on set was made by us.

Sun Bum Influencer Bonanza - GLO Studio

Sun Bum Influencer Bonanza

04/25/22

In a radiant collab with Sun Bum, we hosted an influencer event that showcased the brand's products in a whole new light… literally. With the help of our team we...

Sun Bum Influencer Bonanza

04/25/22

In a radiant collab with Sun Bum, we hosted an influencer event that showcased the brand's products in a whole new light… literally. With the help of our team we...

Vending Machine NFTs 🤪 - GLO Studio

Vending Machine NFTs 🤪

02/28/22

The future is here folks. The digital world of NFTs is becoming part of everyday life. GLO Studio was able to bring the first Solana NFT vending machine to life in in our hometown of NYC. ...

Vending Machine NFTs 🤪

02/28/22

The future is here folks. The digital world of NFTs is becoming part of everyday life. GLO Studio was able to bring the first Solana NFT vending machine to life in in our hometown of NYC. ...

Cartier: Signage for Store Openings Around the Globe. - GLO Studio

Cartier: Signage for Store Openings Around the ...

12/14/21

A brand as renowned as Cartier needs equally show stopping signage. We were buzzing with the prospect of helping design and fabricating work that would be shown around the globe....

Cartier: Signage for Store Openings Around the ...

12/14/21

A brand as renowned as Cartier needs equally show stopping signage. We were buzzing with the prospect of helping design and fabricating work that would be shown around the globe....

Saks: A Classic Backdrop for a Classic Brand. - GLO Studio

Saks: A Classic Backdrop for a Classic Brand.

11/26/21

For a luxury department store like Saks, their events need to be able to communicate the same gold standard as their stores do.  We’ve been able to bring several Saks...

Saks: A Classic Backdrop for a Classic Brand.

11/26/21

For a luxury department store like Saks, their events need to be able to communicate the same gold standard as their stores do.  We’ve been able to bring several Saks...

A Residential Centerpiece - GLO Studio

A Residential Centerpiece

09/01/21

We worked closely with one of our favorite interior designers in her personal home, designing and fabricating a full wowza moment in the curated Casa Alpaca home. Featuring a custom...

A Residential Centerpiece

09/01/21

We worked closely with one of our favorite interior designers in her personal home, designing and fabricating a full wowza moment in the curated Casa Alpaca home. Featuring a custom...

Grow with GOOGLE IG Guide - GLO Studio

Grow with GOOGLE IG Guide

12/20/20

2020 has certainly turned out to be a year that has shaped us all. No one has not been affected by the turbulence Covid-19 and its aftermath has caused. And that...

Grow with GOOGLE IG Guide

12/20/20

2020 has certainly turned out to be a year that has shaped us all. No one has not been affected by the turbulence Covid-19 and its aftermath has caused. And that...

Helping NY's Kindest 🏙 - GLO Studio

Helping NY's Kindest 🏙

04/30/20

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected each and every one of us. Whether physically, emotionally, or mentally this unprecedented time has spared no one. As native New Yorkers, in the eye...

Helping NY's Kindest 🏙

04/30/20

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected each and every one of us. Whether physically, emotionally, or mentally this unprecedented time has spared no one. As native New Yorkers, in the eye...

Bergdorf Goodman Artist in Residence - GLO Studio

Name Glo at Bergdorf Goodman Artist in Residence

02/17/20

We transformed the 7th floor of the iconic New York City department store into an immersive shopping experience of neon and candy art, along side our collaborator, by robynblair. Among...

Name Glo at Bergdorf Goodman Artist in Residence

02/17/20

We transformed the 7th floor of the iconic New York City department store into an immersive shopping experience of neon and candy art, along side our collaborator, by robynblair. Among...

NAME GLO neon installation at Bergdorf Goodman

Good Morning America Shows How Our Neon Is Made 🌅

02/17/20

ABC's Good Morning America came by the studio to see how neon is made! The feature ran in February 2020, back when we were still called NAME GLO.

Good Morning America Shows How Our Neon Is Made 🌅

02/17/20

ABC's Good Morning America came by the studio to see how neon is made! The feature ran in February 2020, back when we were still called NAME GLO.

Elle Decor x Jenny Fischbach - GLO Studio

Elle Decor x Jenny Fischbach

02/03/20

Working with interior designer Jenny Fischbach, on a statement piece for her personal home was a dream come true. As if that wasn’t enough, we found this was the dream that...

Elle Decor x Jenny Fischbach

02/03/20

Working with interior designer Jenny Fischbach, on a statement piece for her personal home was a dream come true. As if that wasn’t enough, we found this was the dream that...

AWAY Travel Campaign - GLO Studio

AWAY Travel Campaign

12/06/19

Whether traveling up for a three day weekend, or starting a new life abroad, AWAY TRAVEL allows you to pack with smarts and in style.  We were excited to be a part of...

AWAY Travel Campaign

12/06/19

Whether traveling up for a three day weekend, or starting a new life abroad, AWAY TRAVEL allows you to pack with smarts and in style.  We were excited to be a part of...

Puma: Imaginative Backdrops for Brand Photoshoots - GLO Studio

Puma: Imaginative Backdrops for Brand Photoshoots

09/03/19

When Puma says jump, we quite literally say “how high?”  Working with the iconic athleisure brand meant helping bring to life an equally iconic shoot concept to communicate the magnitude...

Puma: Imaginative Backdrops for Brand Photoshoots

09/03/19

When Puma says jump, we quite literally say “how high?”  Working with the iconic athleisure brand meant helping bring to life an equally iconic shoot concept to communicate the magnitude...

Create & Cultivate NYC Part 2

Create & Cultivate NYC Part 2

07/21/19

We know, we know, how many times can we talk about Create & Cultivate? But truth is, when you find a like minded company you just want to work together...

Create & Cultivate NYC Part 2

07/21/19

We know, we know, how many times can we talk about Create & Cultivate? But truth is, when you find a like minded company you just want to work together...

Fashion Week Pop Up - GLO Studio

Fashion Week Pop Up

02/23/19

GLO Studio often works hand in hand with NYFW during the bustling time. In this instance we pulled a triple threat: we designed, fabricated, and installed a brand activation using...

Fashion Week Pop Up

02/23/19

GLO Studio often works hand in hand with NYFW during the bustling time. In this instance we pulled a triple threat: we designed, fabricated, and installed a brand activation using...

Moet: A Bubbly Party with a Neon to Match - GLO Studio

Moet: A Bubbly Party with a Neon to Match

10/04/17

We love a challenge, and in this particular case it was helping create a neon moment but also not using any of the existing walls to install it. Enter: a...

Moet: A Bubbly Party with a Neon to Match

10/04/17

We love a challenge, and in this particular case it was helping create a neon moment but also not using any of the existing walls to install it. Enter: a...

Ferragamo x GLO Studio - GLO Studio

Ferragamo x GLO Studio

04/27/17

We had the pleasure of lighting up the celebration for UOMO, a new men's fragrance from Salvatore Ferragamo. Surrounded by tropical greens in a stone fireplace, our golden neon was...

Ferragamo x GLO Studio

04/27/17

We had the pleasure of lighting up the celebration for UOMO, a new men's fragrance from Salvatore Ferragamo. Surrounded by tropical greens in a stone fireplace, our golden neon was...

Designing for Change 🎀

Designing for Change 🎀

03/29/17

Well.. the Name Glo x Man Repeller love affair continues!  We were honored when Man Repeller invited us to be part of a panel along with a group of inspiring...

Designing for Change 🎀

03/29/17

Well.. the Name Glo x Man Repeller love affair continues!  We were honored when Man Repeller invited us to be part of a panel along with a group of inspiring...

Neons for SXSW - GLO Studio

Neons for SXSW

03/14/17

After making a splash at the pop up shop for the hit show, Search Party in Williamsburg, we were asked to recreate our custom neons for a special party that TBS...

Neons for SXSW

03/14/17

After making a splash at the pop up shop for the hit show, Search Party in Williamsburg, we were asked to recreate our custom neons for a special party that TBS...

MAN REPELLER x GLO STUDIO👯

MAN REPELLER x GLO STUDIO👯

03/05/17

We are all about girl power here at GLO Studio and we were thrilled when one of our favorite sites, Man Repeller approached us about creating a custom sign for their pop...

MAN REPELLER x GLO STUDIO👯

03/05/17

We are all about girl power here at GLO Studio and we were thrilled when one of our favorite sites, Man Repeller approached us about creating a custom sign for their pop...

"Mini's & Stands" are here! 💯

"Mini's & Stands" are here! 💯

03/04/17

We're super proud to premiere our new capsule collection of LED neons at the inaugural Girl Boss Rally taking place in Los Angeles TODAY (Saturday March 4th). These new LED neons in Mini size...

"Mini's & Stands" are here! 💯

03/04/17

We're super proud to premiere our new capsule collection of LED neons at the inaugural Girl Boss Rally taking place in Los Angeles TODAY (Saturday March 4th). These new LED neons in Mini size...

WWD Shoutout 🚺

WWD Shoutout 🚺

03/03/17

The excitement is building! In anticipation of the upcoming Man Repeller Bazaar at The Canal Street Market, Women's Wear Daily spoke with Leandra Medine (founder of the blog, Man Repeller) about how "Man...

WWD Shoutout 🚺

03/03/17

The excitement is building! In anticipation of the upcoming Man Repeller Bazaar at The Canal Street Market, Women's Wear Daily spoke with Leandra Medine (founder of the blog, Man Repeller) about how "Man...

Squarespace Love 💗

Squarespace Love 💗

02/10/17

Hey Ma, look at us, we were featured on all of Squarespace's social media channels! Checkout the posts on Twitter, Instagram and Google Plus. We're so honored to be showcased alongside other amazing creative small endeavors...

Squarespace Love 💗

02/10/17

Hey Ma, look at us, we were featured on all of Squarespace's social media channels! Checkout the posts on Twitter, Instagram and Google Plus. We're so honored to be showcased alongside other amazing creative small endeavors...

Behind the Scenes 👍

Behind the Scenes 👍

01/13/17

Sssshhhh! Interview in progress --- and a sneak peak into our studio!  Name Glo original neon designs Sas getting framed in front of the camera   Have an idea like this?...

Behind the Scenes 👍

01/13/17

Sssshhhh! Interview in progress --- and a sneak peak into our studio!  Name Glo original neon designs Sas getting framed in front of the camera   Have an idea like this?...