High Design + High Technology

Sophisticated visual design, uncommon technical prowess, boundless passion and
an eerie ability to understand and thrill our clients.

So here's the thing

FORM is a creative services boutique that builds meaningful brand experiences across mobile, web, and print.

We believe that in order to create truly innovative, engaging, and beautiful user experiences, you need an innate understanding of both design and technology. It's a critical balance that is difficult to achieve, and it's even more difficult to find in a single firm. So we created one. Our designers possess a deep understanding of UI and interactive development, and our programmers revere and respect the importance of aesthetics and branding.

Our Philosophy

FORM is founded on the belief that superior design leads to more effective communication, understanding, and ultimately, a better society. We know that delivering compelling, unique, and easy-to-use experiences drives measurable results, strengthens our clients' brands, and makes the universe a little bit more fun.

Founders

Steve Cencula

Steve Cencula

Trained as a fine artist and possessing a deep understanding of computer technology, Steve is at once a creative and technical visionary. He has passionately forged new ground in digital media for more than 20 years - from the earliest days of 3D animation to today's mobile apps. He has been recognized by the Addys and Crains' Who's Who in Technology and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Cleveland Institute of Art.

Teresa Kiplinger

Teresa Kiplinger

FORM co-founder and designer Teresa Kiplinger has created award winning work for clients in the arts, culture and entertainment industries for over 20 years. She's been recognized by AIGA, Communication Arts, the Emmys, Addys, OEBIEs and Tellys, and her work has been featured in Rockport's Simple Sites and Portfolios Online. She holds a BFA in Visual Communication Design from Kent State University.

Honors & Recognition

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Clients

Lionsgate Films
CBS
Cartoon Network
Cleveland International Film Festival
Cleveland Play House
Great Lakes Theater
DANCE Cleveland
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
LAND studio
Cleveland Public Art
MOCA Cleveland
SPACES
Getty Images/Contour
Kevin Mazur Photography
Society for Photographic Education
Kalman & Pabst Photo Group
Flashes of Hope
The Human Fund
Cleveland School of the Arts
All-City Arts Program
Urban Community School
Monarch Autism School
Hopewell Therapeutic Farm
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Summa Health System
Cleveland Clinic
Men's Health Magazine
Organic Spa Magazine
Westlake Reed Leskosky
Forest City Enterprises
University Circle Inc.
Akron Canton Airport
American Greetings
Goodyear
Spangler Candy
Marcus Thomas
E*TRADE

The Dirt

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What's The Dirt?

If FORM were a person, this would be a little peek into its brain. Cool things. Random thoughts. Even the silly and stupid stuff. Only without all the icky gooey bits.

Last Track Played
The Smashing Pumpkins

Stand Inside Your Love
by The Smashing Pumpkins
Rotten Apples: Greatest Hits

Desktop Friday
"Magnetism" - Jeff

"Magnetism"
Jeff
Aug 19, 2005

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Test Patterns, Pi, Plumbbob! This week's desktop Friday: "Interruption" http://t.co/8yE6qkrg #deskto...

14 days ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I don't feel creative now or ever. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Unhelpful" - Jeff

"Unhelpful"
Jeff
Feb 22, 2008

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Hallelujah! IE6 usage drops below 1% in US. http://t.co/hpKFUTyn

24 days ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote 400 pounds plus adrenaline, and I could flip a car, easy. Close Quote

Blog
Thom Stauffer

Thom Stauffer
Steve
Dec 19, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Deny" - Teresa

"Deny"
Teresa
Apr 27, 2007

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Here's a little HTML5 that'll blow your mind (requires Google Chrome browser) http://t.co/xy3LziPh #...

24 days ago via Twitter

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Open Quote These people drive like animals. Close Quote

Blog

A Pale Blue Dot
Josh
Dec 16, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Statesmanlike" - Kory

"Statesmanlike"
Kory
Mar 28, 2008

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Woo-hoo! @forbes ranks @inthecircle among America's Prettiest Neighborhoods http://t.co/SPQT3poT

29 days ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote This knob makes me want to get drunk. Close Quote

Blog
Melting Wood Frames

Melting Wood Frames
Steve
Dec 06, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Rescue" - Steve

"Rescue"
Steve
Jan 07, 2011

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@m2them @FreshWaterCLE Thanks for the shout-out in today! It's people like you that make Cleveland g...

1 month ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Why is there a piece of cheese in my purse? Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Plot" - Steve

"Plot"
Steve
Jan 21, 2011

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Congratulations @inthecircle @MocaCleveland @CleInstituteArt on the great article in the New York Ti...

2 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Try not to make it too caskety. Close Quote

Blog
Shorpy Inspiration

Shorpy Inspiration
Teresa
Oct 07, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Hotel" - Kory

"Hotel"
Kory
Feb 21, 2011

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@inthecircle Glad you like it and that it's up in time for this year's Holiday CircleFest. Thanks fo...

2 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Steve's probably listening to Fiona Apple. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Goody" - Josh

"Goody"
Josh
Jul 08, 2011

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Proud to share the new website we just launched for Great Lakes Theater. @form_creative made: http:/...

3 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Well, we have mustaches upstairs. Close Quote

Blog
Place in Time

Place in Time
Teresa
Sep 16, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Above" - Kory

"Above"
Kory
Jul 29, 2011

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FORM is looking for an Intermediate Web Developer #webdev http://t.co/fiYf7j6w

3 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote No. They don't have have budget for robots. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Stomp" - Steve

"Stomp"
Steve
Feb 29, 2008

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@form_creative posted a blog entry called Shorpy Inspiration http://t.co/HF2IwLKS

3 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I swtiched to the California Raisins pillowcase last night. Close Quote

Blog
Outmatched

Outmatched
Teresa
Aug 15, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Feather" - Kory

"Feather"
Kory
May 06, 2011

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4 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote It works! Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Burst" - Teresa

"Burst"
Teresa
Oct 28, 2011

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FORM just launched a website for LAND studio, a new organization that makes Cleveland an even better...

4 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote They'll do anything for a ribbon and a hamburger. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Amplification" - Josh

"Amplification"
Josh
Apr 29, 2011

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@CAKairport Thanks for the #FF! Trying to finagle a FORM flight to anywhere so we can hang out in yo...

4 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote There's wine on your motherboard. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Scrappy" - Steve

"Scrappy"
Steve
Sep 12, 2008

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@SPACES Best donation letter ever. http://t.co/dbtXPD2Y

4 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote It's like, the future. Close Quote

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