eudokia
Eudokia, a Greek word, encompasses concepts of goodwill, good purpose, and pleasure. The founders, Kris Manos and Jane Sadowsky, agreed that the word described the intent of the venture in which they’d choose to invest their energy and time: Eudokia is driven to create products that are not just functional, but meaningful—designed with purpose, clarity, and care for the people who use them. That philosophy drew them to Brian Alexander, whose deeply human-centered approach doesn’t just align with their mission—it expands it
“People don’t shrink as space shrinks.”
—Brian Alexander
It was Jane, from her New York City perspective, who presented a compelling problem statement to the team. In her own life, she found it increasingly difficult for compact spaces to accommodate comfort in each of the things she wanted to do--work, relax, entertain, live.
“We can’t do it without everybody.”
—Kris Manos
Shared values and principles—honesty, authenticity, and trust—and a common goal—developing products that are both purposeful and pleasing—engage these diverse perspectives in the leadership of one high-functioning team.
“Watching this team work through complex problems, figuring it out, and then figuring it out better: It’s expanded my world.”
—Jane Sadowsky
Among the three of them, they’ve assembled a team for which every member was recruited for specific skills, all inspired by and benefiting from the blank slate a new venture offers: No history, no parts or processes that need to be reused for ROI. Just a dedication to making the best possible product that is both purposeful and delightful.