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illume (discontinued)

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What is illume (discontinued)?

From group cards to group gifts, illume was an employee recognition solution used to celebrate, thank, and support a recipient. It was acquired by Kudoboard in late 2022, and is no longer available for sale.

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Screenshot of Invite individuals to contribute to a group card. Contributors can add photos, GIFs, and video. Contributors also get suggestions of what to say depending on the card occasion.
Screenshot of Bulk create cards and manage dates, invites, and contributions.
Screenshot of Access a curated gifting marketplace to find the perfect gift. All gift offerings pass a vetting process ensuring that gifts are memorable and ethically sourced.

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Screenshot of Invite individuals to contribute to a group card. Contributors can add photos, GIFs, and video. Contributors also get suggestions of what to say depending on the card occasion.

Great Way to Celebrate Teams

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We've used illume to celebrate fellow group members and leaders with digital group cards that all of our members contribute to, such as for fundraising and care package events. Each note can be personalized with photos, videos, and GIFs, plus a color theme for the overall card. It's a great team-building and community-building tool, and one that doesn't need everyone to get together in person in order to create and send a card.

Pros

  • Speedy Customer Service
  • Unqiue Gift Marketplace
  • Highlights Small & Minority Businesses
  • Card Creation is Quick and Easy

Cons

  • Gift Marketplace Could Be More Expansive

Most Important Features

  • Bulk Card Creation
  • Group Gifting
  • Gift Cost Splitting Feature

Return on Investment

  • Deepened Community Bonds