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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"Escape" - Josh

"Escape"
Josh
Jun 08, 2012

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

5 months ago via Twitter

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Open Quote Well, we have mustaches upstairs. Close Quote

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"Burst" - Teresa

"Burst"
Teresa
Oct 28, 2011

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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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Open Quote I think I'm gonna have to set something on fire. Close Quote

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"Operation" - Matisse

"Operation"
Matisse
Nov 18, 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

Someone Said

Open Quote Eating peaches with a spoon sucks. Close Quote

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Thom Stauffer

Thom Stauffer
Steve
Dec 19, 2011

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"Statesmanlike" - Teresa

"Statesmanlike"
Teresa
Mar 28, 2008

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@joshuaevan_com Thanks for the mention!

6 months ago via Twitter

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Open Quote This phone call is messing up my hair. Close Quote

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A Pale Blue Dot
Josh
Dec 16, 2011

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"Blackout" - Steve

"Blackout"
Steve
Aug 12, 2011

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

6 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote This is too helpful. Close Quote

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Melting Wood Frames

Melting Wood Frames
Steve
Dec 06, 2011

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"Fried" - Kory

"Fried"
Kory
Feb 17, 2012

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

6 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote Those stupid little pickles. Close Quote

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"Comfortably Numb" - Teresa

"Comfortably Numb"
Teresa
Mar 08, 2013

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

8 months ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I'd try human. (on the topic of cannibalism) Close Quote

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Shorpy Inspiration

Shorpy Inspiration
Teresa
Oct 07, 2011

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"Overpriced" - Teresa

"Overpriced"
Teresa
Mar 31, 2006

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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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Open Quote You do seem like the type of guy who'd drink pickle juice. Close Quote

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"Interruption" - Josh

"Interruption"
Josh
Jan 20, 2012

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Thanks for the shout-out, @spacesgallery!

8 months ago via Twitter

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Open Quote Are pigs becoming extinct? Close Quote

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Place in Time

Place in Time
Teresa
Sep 16, 2011

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"Asleep" - Steve

"Asleep"
Steve
Dec 02, 2011

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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

Someone Said

Open Quote I had some chicken wings in my car that I was going to give you.  Close Quote

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"Uncanny" - Teresa

"Uncanny"
Teresa
Oct 26, 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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Open Quote I swtiched to the California Raisins pillowcase. Close Quote

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Outmatched

Outmatched
Teresa
Aug 15, 2011

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"Asleep" - Matisse

"Asleep"
Matisse
Dec 02, 2011

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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

Someone Said

Open Quote It doesn't work in IE. Close Quote

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"Overpriced" - Steve

"Overpriced"
Steve
Mar 31, 2006

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about 6 hours ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I'm trying to use your design elements but I'm not sure I like them. Close Quote

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"Archive" - Josh

"Archive"
Josh
May 20, 2011

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about 6 hours ago via Twitter

Someone Said

Open Quote I know how I like my files: Large. Close Quote

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