Anomalies & Curiosities

Dear Outlook, We Never Liked You Anyway

Apple iPhone became the #1 email client last month, overtaking Outlook, the bane of all email marketing existence. 40% of all email is now opened on a mobile device. Wow.

Teachers: The Re-brand

NPR's Studio 360 invited New York design studio Hyperakt to create a "new visual vocabulary that reflects the multi-dimensional role of teachers." The re-branding project yielded a repository of vibrant and dynamic images, posters and logos. It was so well received that Hyperakt has released the work under a non-commercial Creative Commons license so educators can print and display the images. See the results as well as the process behind the project here.


Underwater Sculpture Installation

This eerie, underwater sculpture installation called, "Permanent Evolution" engages people - and attracts coral, fish, lobsters and algae. The artist's intent is that the installation will, over time, evolve into an artificial reef that will help bolster dwindling natural coral reefs. I love the idea that, the more nature settles in here, the less the human forms can be seen.

Fabulous photos here.

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.

Read more here

Thom Stauffer

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

A Pale Blue Dot

Time lapse view from the International Space Station.

Melting Wood Frames

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

French Zombies and Whatnot

This library of free images from French Paper is great fun to browse - from retro zombie illustrations to weird ad art. They're free to download, so long as you use them on French Paper stock... Heck, that's worth a ream or two! 

 

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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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"Wave" - Josh

"Wave"
Josh
Sep 02, 2011

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Shout out to Jim and Joanne @MarcusThomasCle Your story made our day! http://t.co/3d1wRqt0

4 months ago via Twitter

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"Goldfish" - Kory

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Kory
Dec 17, 2010

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New digs for @CleInstituteArt students Smack dab in center of @inthecircle & across from @MOCACl...

5 months ago via Twitter

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"Hotel" - Teresa

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Teresa
Feb 21, 2011

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@clevezoosociety @pinkpolkadot28 Glad you're enjoying the new site! We had a blast working on it.

6 months ago via Twitter

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Thom Stauffer

Thom Stauffer
Steve
Dec 19, 2011

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"Appreciate" - Josh

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Josh
Aug 31, 2012

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@joshuaevan_com Thanks for the mention!

6 months ago via Twitter

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A Pale Blue Dot
Josh
Dec 16, 2011

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"Waffle" - Kory

"Waffle"
Kory
Apr 04, 2008

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A new look for GreenCityBlueLake - Cleveland Museum of Natural History http://t.co/1X99mr9C

6 months ago via Twitter

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Open Quote Any superhero with soft abs is pretty much amazing. Close Quote

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Melting Wood Frames

Melting Wood Frames
Steve
Dec 06, 2011

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"Goldfish" - Steve

"Goldfish"
Steve
Dec 17, 2010

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Props to @spacesgallery for the best 404 page ever. http://t.co/spChKkkp

6 months ago via Twitter

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Open Quote An ice cream truck drove through this design. Close Quote

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"Umbrella" - Michael

"Umbrella"
Michael
Mar 29, 2013

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Just launched this new website for Cleveland Zoological Society @clevezoosociety! http://t.co/sPcmK0...

8 months ago via Twitter

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Shorpy Inspiration

Shorpy Inspiration
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Oct 07, 2011

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"Altering" - Matisse

"Altering"
Matisse
Mar 09, 2012

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Don't know 'bout you, but the new site we just launched for @CleInstituteArt makes us want to go bac...

8 months ago via Twitter

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"Magnetism" - Teresa

"Magnetism"
Teresa
Aug 19, 2005

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Thanks for the shout-out, @spacesgallery!

8 months ago via Twitter

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Place in Time

Place in Time
Teresa
Sep 16, 2011

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"Statesmanlike" - Jeff

"Statesmanlike"
Jeff
Mar 28, 2008

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The Big Brother Cornhole app we created for CBS hit #11 on the Top Free Sports App Chart. http://t.c...

9 months ago via Twitter

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"Empty" - Teresa

"Empty"
Teresa
Mar 30, 2012

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Dear Outlook, We Never Liked You Anyway http://t.co/R3f1YWjv

10 months ago via Twitter

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Outmatched

Outmatched
Teresa
Aug 15, 2011

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"Mindless" - Steve

"Mindless"
Steve
Feb 03, 2012

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Hey @GLTFCleveland, looks like the Biebs is a fan of Romeo & Juliet... http://t.co/NoZed2TB

10 months ago via Twitter

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Open Quote Squirrels don't have pants. Close Quote

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"Plot" - Teresa

"Plot"
Teresa
Jan 21, 2011

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about 19 hours ago via Twitter

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

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"Fried" - Matisse

"Fried"
Matisse
Feb 17, 2012

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about 19 hours ago via Twitter

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Open Quote How much bread would it take to feed a scorpion for a week? Close Quote

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