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• Thu 11 Mar 2010

  “The Quirky Cloak May Be The Trendiest iPad Case Yet”

  And other headlines from the blogosphere…

  http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quirky-cloak-ipad
  http://www.thegadgetguycolumn.com/index.php/ipad-accessories/cloak-ipad-case-by-quirky/
  http://www.ipadcoversblog.com/2010/03/09/unique-crowd-sourced-ipad-case-code-name-cloak-is-finally-available-for-pre-order
  http://www.gadgetvenue.com/quirky-cloak-apple-ipad-case-03105422/
  http://nexus404.com/Blog/2010/03/11/quirky-cloak-ipad-case-protects-displays-ipad-ipad-folder-style-case-supports-portrait-landscape-orientations/
  http://www.techfresh.net/quirky-cloak-ipad-case/
  http://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/03/09/quirky-cloak-ipad-casestand-available-for-pre-order/
  http://www.slipperybrick.com/2010/03/quirky-cloak-apple-ipad-case/
  http://www.itechnews.net/2010/03/10/quirky-cloak-undercover-for-apple-ipad/
  http://technology.automated.it/2010/03/10/quirky-cloak-ipad-case/
  http://techblips.dailyradar.com/story/apple-ipad-with-quirky-s-cloak/

  And that’s just the first page of Google search results! Have you found any other great blogs about Cloak? Post ‘em here!

  • Tags:
  • blogs,
  • cloak,
  • iPad,
  • p30,
  • press,
  • products,
  • social sales

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• Thu 11 Mar 2010

  The Beamer Is Here (Kinda)

  Ben shows off the new Beamer, highlighting the features that we’re improving before we ship the product, while Jess sits awkwardly in the background.

  Original Video- More videos at TinyPic

  • Tags:
  • beamer,
  • p18,
  • products

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• Wed 10 Mar 2010

  Put Quirky In Best Buy!

  

  Wanna see your favorite Quirky products at Best Buy? Then hop on over to Idea X, a forum for Best Buy customers to share, vote on, and discuss ideas. Community member Mike McCoy started a thread called “Carry Quirky Crowdsourced Community Designed Products,” asking Best Buy, well, to carry Quirky crowdsourced community designed products. Show your support by registering for the site, adding your vote, and making a comment. Let’s push this idea to the top of the list!

  • Tags:
  • best buy,
  • idea x,
  • products,
  • retail,
  • sales,
  • wholesale

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• Wed 10 Mar 2010

  Sunday Morning

  Last Sunday, I spent the morning doing the most luxurious, relaxing thing I can think of. I sat in a sunny cafe in the West Village, sipped on a cappuccino, and read the Sunday New York Times.

  

  Two headlines caught my eye:

  TECHNOLOGY

  New York Isn’t Silicon Valley. That’s Why They Like It.

  A decade after the dot-com bust, the Internet economy in New York is springing back to life.

  and

  GENERATION B

  Experienced Hands, Still Valued

  A company that is booming through the Great Recession takes the value of baby boomers seriously.

  I read these articles, thanking my lucky stars that I’m working in a young, energetic start-up environment like Quirky… in a city like New York.

  • Tags:
  • New York,
  • New York Times,
  • office culture,
  • start-up

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• Wed 10 Mar 2010

  Using Internet Explorer? Get Google Chrome.

  Here at Quirky, Microsoft Internet Explorer is the bane of many an existence. Most of the technical support issues we encounter have to do with browser support, because the Quirky machine is so awesomely complex that Microsoft just doesn’t know what to do with itself. Come on, Microsoft! Get with it.

  Anyway, for those of you who would rather not swap Internet Explorer for a compatible browser, we have a solution: Google Chrome Frame.

  

  Google Chrome Frame is a free plug-in for Internet Explorer that provides additional features and better performance. With Google Chrome Frame, you can…

  Have a faster experience
  Sites that utilize Google Chrome Frame become more responsive.

  Enjoy more advanced features
  Open technologies in Google Chrome Frame let sites create new features for users.

  Surf the web the way you are used to
  Google Chrome Frame works under the hood with your current browser.

  Download it here.

  • Tags:
  • browser support,
  • google chrome frame,
  • internet explorer,
  • technology

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• Tue 9 Mar 2010

  Sweets From A Sweetie

  

  Yesterday, we received this scrumptious package of delectable scones and biscotti from one of our wonderful community members. Isn’t your mouth watering just looking at ‘em? Ours too. We couldn’t keep our hands off, especially from the raspberry white chocolate scones. Yum.

  Shout-out to MsCotti – The “Softer” Hand-Dipped Biscotti and Scones:

  Cleveland-based, MsCotti Inc. is best known for its unique line of “softer” hand-dipped biscotti and “flavorful” scones. Our goal is to provide our valued customers with quality products made from only the finest and freshest ingredients.

  MsCotti products are available for sale online through MsCotti.com. Trust us — you’re gonna want to try these.

  • Tags:
  • appreciation,
  • community,
  • love,
  • office

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• Tue 9 Mar 2010

  Everything You Need To Promote The Hell Outta The Cloak

  The Apple iPad starts pre-selling on Friday, March 12, and hits stores on April 3.

  What does that mean for us?

  1. We have the incredible opportunity to cash in on iPad hype with the release of the Quirky Cloak, our sleek, functional iPad case, now available for pre-sale in Quirky’s online store.

  2. We need to hustle to push Cloak out of pre-sales and into manufacturing so that we can get the product into consumers’ hands quickly.

  3. We need YOUR help to push those social sales!

  I’ve created a bit of a toolkit  for promoting the Quirky Cloak on social media sites. Use your social sales link, pictured below on the bottom right of the product page, to refer potential Cloak buyers to Quirky, and you’ll cash in too!

  

  ON FACEBOOK…

  - Post your social sales link to your Facebook status, with an update like:

  Jessica can’t wait to buy the iPad, but she’s even more excited to buy the Quirky Cloak iPad case.

  ON TWITTER…

  - Use a link shortener like Bit.ly to shorten your social sales link and post it with a provocative/cheeky/intriguing teaser. For example:

  I’m going undercover with Cloak. [link]

  ON BLOGS…

  - Hit up tech blogs (Google “top tech blogs” for good lists) and leave comments on articles/posts pertaining to the iPad. Feel free to cut and paste the following text:

  The Quirky Cloak is BY FAR the sleekest, sexiest iPad case on the market… plus, it’s mad functional! Check it out on Quirky.com — [YOUR SOCIAL SALES LINK]

  You can also embed the following graphic banners in comments, on your personal blog… wherever your heart desires! Don’t forget to change the “YOUR SOCIAL SALES LINK” text to your own social sales link.

  
  

  

  <a href=”YOUR SOCIAL SALES LINK” target=”_blank”> <img src=”Http://aquirkyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/cloak-banner.jpg” border=”0″> </a>

  

  <a href=”YOUR SOCIAL SALES LINK” target=”_blank”> <img src=”Http://aquirkyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/cloak-banner-2.jpg” border=”0″> </a>

  
  

  Now that you have everything you need, let’s go out and push those social sales!!!

  Can I get a HELL YES?

  • Tags:
  • blogs,
  • cloak,
  • facebook,
  • iPad,
  • p30,
  • social media,
  • social sales,
  • twitter

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• Tue 9 Mar 2010

  Cloak Is No Longer Undercover

  The moment you’ve all been waiting for has arrived… Quirky’s Cloak is now available for pre-sale in our online store, just in time for Apple’s iPad pre-sale launch on March 12. Cloak is BY FAR the sleekest, sexiest iPad case on the market. Plus, it’s mad functional. The whole package… I get butterflies in my stomach just thinking about it.

  

  Protect your iPad with Quirky’s Cloak! Cloak is a sleek, sturdy case for the Apple iPad with a modern design resembling an office folder.

  The Cloak is constructed from non-slip rubber, with durable plastic on the hinge mechanisms. The iPad slides into the case through a top opening and is held in place by a sturdy friction grip. It can be positioned to sit on a flat surface in both portrait and landscape positions. Here’s how:

  Portrait: fold the Cloak’s front cover behind the iPad. Use the plastic support brace located on the product’s inside cover to prop up the iPad screen vertically.

  Landscape: open Cloak’s front cover and use it to prop up the iPad’s screen from behind. Depending on your viewing preference, the cover can click into different angles by pressing a button on the hinge.

  The Apple iPad will start pre-selling on March 12, and it is scheduled to arrive in stores on April 3. Don’t delay – purchase Cloak today!

  • Tags:
  • cloak,
  • design,
  • iPad,
  • p30,
  • products

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• Mon 8 Mar 2010

  Let’s Quirkify An Ancient Roman Artifact

  The results are in for Quirky’s latest product evaluation round… we’re making a portable modular utility device!

  We’re planning to turn the traditional multipurpose utility knife on its head, just like the Swiss did with this ancient Roman tool, recently unveiled at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England.

  

  The implement, which dates back to 200 A.D., contains a spoon, blade, fork, spatula, toothpick, and spike. Historians believe the item was specially commissioned as a useful gadget for a wealthy traveler.

  Now, Quirky’s ready to take the time-tested concept of a multipurpose tool to a whole other level. By the time we’re done with this project, the Swiss Army Knife will look as dated as this ancient version. Will it be difficult? Definitely. But we’ve never been known to shy away from a challenge.

  Influence Product 0035 now…

  • Tags:
  • ancient Rome,
  • modular utility device,
  • p35,
  • products

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• Mon 8 Mar 2010

  We’re Hiring A Design Director

  Now that we have a bigger office, we need to fill it up! We are currently seeking a highly creative individual to fill the role of Design Director. Please see the job description below, and send us your resume if you meet the qualifications.

  ————————-

  Design Director

  Quirky is a social product development company. Product ideas come in, our community and design team work on them, we sell the product worldwide, and then we share the revenue with the inventor and all influencers. By enabling a fluid conversation between our global community of influencers and Quirky’s expert product design team, we are able to accomplish what was once unthinkable: bringing one brand new product concept from sketch to store each week.

  The Quirky Creative Director will take the creative lead on all aspects of product and web design for the Quirky brand. This person should have experience leading a team and managing multiple projects at once. This person should respect our agile design process and be open to constant input from our team and our online community. The ideal candidate has a background in consumer products and expertise in product design, branding, and packaging, as well as a healthy obsession with the Quirky brand.

  Specific Skills

  Three or more years of creative experience, preferably with a consumer products brand.

  Expertise in product design, branding, and packaging. Bonus points for knowledge of web design, user interfaces, and graphic design.

  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  Equally effective communicating in formal and informal settings with senior executives, peers, and potential business partners.

  Someone who lives for deadlines and thrives in an energetic, fast-paced environment.

  How to Apply

  Apply via email to: iwantajob@quirky.com.

  E-mail your resume and cover letter with the subject “Design Director”.

  • Tags:
  • creative,
  • design,
  • design director,
  • jobs,
  • quirky staff

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