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Fantastic Meeting Advice From Larry Page

1) Every meeting must have one clear decision maker. If there's no decision maker - or no decision to be made - the meeting shouldn't happen.

2) No more than 10 people should attend.

3) Every person should give input, otherwise they shouldn't be there.

4) No decision should ever wait for a meeting. If a meeting absolutely has to happen before a decision should be made, then the meeting should be scheduled immediately.

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Thom Stauffer

We just came across the web site for the original architect of our studio, Thom Stauffer. Thanks for designing such amazing spaces!

Melting Wood Frames

These beautiful handcarved wooden sculptures from Bonsoir Paris are just gorgeous.

Marketing is a sound. Clients are echoes.

I think the easiest way to think about marketing is as a sound. It can be a beep. Or it can be a melody, a song, or even a symphony. (Often, it's just an annoying buzz.) Whatever it is, it will always come back to you in the form of the clients that your particular sound attracts. What you send out is intrinsically linked to what you receive. Great marketing isn't about reaching the most people, it's about resonating with the right people.

New Target site is a breath of fresh air

So, where would you want to shop?

Jack Dorsey and The Golden Gate Bridge

Cool speech of Jack Dorsey, founder of Square (and Twitter), giving a speech to employees about the importance of design.

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@inthecircle Pretty cool when your web site is up there with the Best Donut and Best Cookie Ever. http://t.co/p8w1hN8t

7 days ago

"Upon the world dim darkness doth display, And in her vaulty prison stows the Day." Today's Desktop Friday is "Daytime" http://t.co/SAs4RMqS

19 days ago

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

1 month ago

Pops and Buzzes

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What are Pops and Buzzes?

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.

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DJ Krush

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Desktop Friday
"Negotiation" - Jeff

"Negotiation"
Jeff
Apr 14, 2006

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 I'm trying to use some of your design elements and I'm not sure I like them. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Chasing" - Teresa

"Chasing"
Teresa
May 28, 2010

Tweet, Tweet

"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 I don't want this bacon on here any more. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Daytime" - Steve

"Daytime"
Steve
Apr 27, 2012

Tweet, Tweet

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

1 month ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Internet Explorer is ruining this. Close Quote

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Thom Stauffer

Thom Stauffer
Steve
Dec 19, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Stomp" - Teresa

"Stomp"
Teresa
Feb 29, 2008

Tweet, Tweet

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

1 month ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Well. I guess we're having photos for lunch. Close Quote

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A Pale Blue Dot
Josh
Dec 16, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Archive" - Josh

"Archive"
Josh
May 20, 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 If you had a hot dog roller and went shopping for sausages, things might change. Close Quote

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Melting Wood Frames

Melting Wood Frames
Steve
Dec 06, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Scrappy" - Jeff

"Scrappy"
Jeff
Sep 12, 2008

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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 No cults or dying, please. It's Friday. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Unhelpful" - Jeff

"Unhelpful"
Jeff
Feb 22, 2008

Tweet, Tweet

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

1 month 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

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Shorpy Inspiration

Shorpy Inspiration
Teresa
Oct 07, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Above" - Kory

"Above"
Kory
Jul 29, 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 know how I like my files. Large. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Operation" - Teresa

"Operation"
Teresa
Nov 18, 2011

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

2 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

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

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Place in Time

Place in Time
Teresa
Sep 16, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Asleep" - Steve

"Asleep"
Steve
Dec 02, 2011

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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 Rhinos are a big deal. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Goldfish" - Teresa

"Goldfish"
Teresa
Dec 17, 2010

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

2 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Then I thought, why not just make it Helvetica? Close Quote

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Outmatched

Outmatched
Teresa
Aug 15, 2011

Desktop Friday
"Hotel" - Teresa

"Hotel"
Teresa
Feb 21, 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 got this whole thing of Silly Putty stuck on my sleeve. Close Quote

Desktop Friday
"Hotel" - Kory

"Hotel"
Kory
Feb 21, 2011

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about 5 hours ago via Twitter

Someone Said

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

Desktop Friday
"Hotel" - Josh

"Hotel"
Josh
Feb 21, 2011

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about 5 hours ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I'm gonna make websites out of wood. Close Quote

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