Spore is a company founded in 1996 by Ted Pierson and Tom Gordon, specializing in offering doorbell buttons and chimes for modern residential and commercial environments. They provide stock products and also collaborate with designers to create custom solutions, including anodized or powder-coated faceplates and special configurations like call-bell systems. Spore focuses on producing modern designs that blend seamlessly into various environments, catering to existing homeowners and new-construction designers. The company's products are designed with a contemporary aesthetic that can complement a wide range of styles, from Victorian homes to urban hotels.