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 LogoLounge. 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 Zoological Society
Cleveland Public Art
MOCA Cleveland
SPACES
Getty Images/Contour
Kevin Mazur Photography
Society for Photographic Education
Kalman & Pabst Photo Group
Flashes of Hope
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
Green City Blue Lake/CMNH
University Circle Inc.
Akron Canton Airport
American Greetings
Spangler Candy
Marcus Thomas
Goodyear
E*TRADE

The Skinny

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What's The Skinny?

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
DJ Krush

Zen Approach
by DJ Krush
Zen

Desktop Friday
"Deny" - Teresa

"Deny"
Teresa
Apr 27, 2007

Tweet, Tweet

@inthecircle Pretty cool when your web site is up there with the Best Donut and Best Cookie Ever. ht...

7 days ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote This is too helpful. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Scrappy" - Rachel

"Scrappy"
Rachel
Sep 12, 2008

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"Upon the world dim darkness doth display, And in her vaulty prison stows the Day." Today's Desktop ...

19 days ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote ...And that is why you don't wear sandals to Blossom. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Asleep" - Josh

"Asleep"
Josh
Dec 02, 2011

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Getting ready for Romeo & Juliet this Friday @gltfcleveland #weloveourclients http://t.co/JBLuLLNE

1 month ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote All caps, all the time. Close Quote

Blog
Thom Stauffer

Thom Stauffer
Steve
Dec 19, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Blackout" - Steve

"Blackout"
Steve
Aug 12, 2011

Tweet, Tweet

Congratulations to @CIFF on another record setting year! http://t.co/PFrpl63M

1 month ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Move. You're in the spot where my Diet Coke goes. Close Quote

Blog

A Pale Blue Dot
Josh
Dec 16, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Incommunicado" - Steve

"Incommunicado"
Steve
Aug 05, 2011

Tweet, Tweet

Cool idea using the @inthecircle app as a guide for visiting parents of college students - via @clei...

1 month ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote This tastes like Steve's car. Close Quote

Blog
Melting Wood Frames

Melting Wood Frames
Steve
Dec 06, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Archive" - Teresa

"Archive"
Teresa
May 20, 2011

Tweet, Tweet

FORM's web site just won a district-level Gold ADDY! (Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia) On to the natio...

1 month ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I'm programming in my head. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Plot" - Josh

"Plot"
Josh
Jan 21, 2011

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Fascinating: "Fostering Creativity In The Workplace" via @nprbooks. http://t.co/sZua8LD9 #design #cr...

1 month ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote This sushi is quite delicious. If you like the taste of death. Close Quote

Blog
Shorpy Inspiration

Shorpy Inspiration
Teresa
Oct 07, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Launch" - Steve

"Launch"
Steve
Jan 14, 2011

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Nice little @FreshWaterCLE article about the iPhone app we developed for University Circle. @intheci...

1 month ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I don't believe anything you're about to say. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Empty" - Josh

"Empty"
Josh
Mar 30, 2012

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@blogbrevity Thanks for the RT! Matisse is da man!

2 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote You just have to hope for the best until it doesn't happen. Close Quote

Blog
Place in Time

Place in Time
Teresa
Sep 16, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Deny" - Steve

"Deny"
Steve
Apr 27, 2007

Tweet, Tweet

Our iPhone app for University Circle will be on Channel 5 News at 5 tonight. Get this app, then get ...

2 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

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

Desktop Friday
"Launch" - Teresa

"Launch"
Teresa
Jan 14, 2011

Tweet, Tweet

You Forgot Your Wallet! http://t.co/bGNaQmG9

2 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Eating peaches with a spoon sucks. Close Quote

Blog
Outmatched

Outmatched
Teresa
Aug 15, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Above" - Josh

"Above"
Josh
Jul 29, 2011

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Congrats to The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore! @CleInstituteArt alumnus Joe Bluhm was...

2 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I want the whole tomato. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Magnetism" - Jeff

"Magnetism"
Jeff
Aug 19, 2005

Tweet, Tweet

about 5 hours ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote How am I supposed to get through my workday when I have to take care of all these tiny people in my phone? Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Scrappy" - Jeff

"Scrappy"
Jeff
Sep 12, 2008

Tweet, Tweet

about 5 hours ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I'm sorry I'm not a sock connoisseur. Close Quote

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