Hey there, curious creature —
Welcome to The Orbit, where we write about creative culture, design oddities, and internet artifacts that refuse to die.
This is a newsletter that celebrates the weird, the brilliant, and the beautifully broken corners of visual culture.
Made by a collective of curious creatives, design nerds, and cultural hoarders who believe that digging into the strange stuff — the forgotten, the fringe, the “wait, what?” moments: makes your work sharper, your ideas stronger, and your perspective weirder (in the best way).
We’re here to wander through strange archives, laugh at bad branding, side-eye trends, and figure things out in real-time together. Kind of like your creative internet friend: the one who shares design memes and drops niche theory in the group chat.
We believe that the more obscure things you learn, the more original your ideas become. Because creative juice doesn’t just come from trends — it comes from deep dives, weird connections, and unexpected references that make your work actually stand out.
In short: The Orbit is a home for curious creatives, design nerds, and internet archivists who love digging through the past to make sense of the present. We’re here to unearth the weird, the forgotten, and the oddly influential — and turn it into stories, tools, and inspiration you can actually use.
By going paid you get access to:
Orbit Vault—our members-only library: tools, references, and deep cuts for people who want more than vibes.
Notion Editorial Calendar for Substack - A ready-to-use editorial calendar built specifically for Substack workflows.
Artist & Creative Toolbox (Notion) - A curated Notion database with ~200 tools, websites, and resources.
Access to Archived Posts
Coming soon:
Every quarter, a new Orbit Brand Vibe Playbook.
Orbit Culture Glossary
The Vault is updated regularly.
New items get announced in the newsletter, so you don’t have to check manually.
FAQ
1. What can I expect from this newsletter?
You’ll get a curated mix of weird design history, forgotten internet culture, creative chaos, and cultural commentary — straight to your inbox. Expect deep dives, strange roundups, visual inspiration, nostalgic tangents, and a few cursed pixels along the way.
2. Is this newsletter free?
Yep! The Orbit is mostly free to read and share. We do have a paid tier where you get access to Orbit Vault—our members-only library: tools, references, and deep cuts.
3. How often will I get emails?
We publish 3x a month:
Monthly Roundup: high-quality links, visuals, oddities
Creative History Thread: deep, weird dives into design/internet stories
Rotating Features: interviews, essays, spotlights, or collabs
Occasional Orbit Podcast
4. How can I support this newsletter?
Share it with your friends. Forward an issue. Talk about us online. Or check out The Orbit Shop to grab a digital product or zine — everything helps us stay weird and keep creating.
5. Can I suggest topics or get featured?
YES. We love hearing from our readers. Submit a weird idea, artifact, or design rabbit hole using [this form] or just reply to any email. You might end up in the next issue or even on the podcast.
Got a weird artifact? A cursed design? A forgotten trend that deserves a deep dive? We’re always hunting for stories that make us say: “Wait, what?”
Drop your idea below - if it fits The Orbit vibe, we might feature it in a future thread or roundup!
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We work with people and brands who care about culture, curiosity, and staying independent. Support helps us keep most of our work free to read, not locked behind a paywall.
Say hello at hello@theorbitstudio.com.
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