Alison de Kruiff
@alison-de-kruiff.bsky.social
Academic researcher and UX designer. I am the Course Director of the Bachelor of Design at Swinburne University of Technology with an interest in UX design for health, virtual heritage and ethics.
Rose aphid infestation. Oh no :(
On the upside, a trip to Bunnings was required. Yay!
On the upside, a trip to Bunnings was required. Yay!
September 28, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Rose aphid infestation. Oh no :(
On the upside, a trip to Bunnings was required. Yay!
On the upside, a trip to Bunnings was required. Yay!
So cute! So microscopic!
A microscopic tardigrade going for a stroll through some algae.
Credit: Sinclair Stammers
Credit: Sinclair Stammers
August 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
So cute! So microscopic!
This is how I feel about the existence of musical bone-conduction lollipops, which I only found out about today.
August 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
This is how I feel about the existence of musical bone-conduction lollipops, which I only found out about today.
Hot air balloon over Hawthorn, Victoria. View from Swinburne University of Technology 🙂
August 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Hot air balloon over Hawthorn, Victoria. View from Swinburne University of Technology 🙂
How cold was last night in Melbourne? It was birdbath frozen over cold.
August 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
How cold was last night in Melbourne? It was birdbath frozen over cold.
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We have officially kicked off!
August 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
We have officially kicked off!
Five daffodils now!
August 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Five daffodils now!
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First daffodil of the season!
August 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
First daffodil of the season!
Hot air balloon over Melbourne. One of the nice things to see when coming to work early.
May 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Hot air balloon over Melbourne. One of the nice things to see when coming to work early.
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Again…it’s these kinds of things that give me hope
May 9, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Again…it’s these kinds of things that give me hope
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Two tawny frogmouths chilling at the local park.
April 18, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Two tawny frogmouths chilling at the local park.
First attempt at soft pretzels. Verdict: edible!
April 18, 2025 at 5:41 AM
First attempt at soft pretzels. Verdict: edible!
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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
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And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.
February 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.
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A really cool web experience (haven’t tried it on mobile) about a fascinating and haunting history…
persepolis.getty.edu
persepolis.getty.edu
Persepolis Reimagined
Explore the capital of ancient Persia at its height during the reign of King Xerxes. A new immersive web experience from Getty.
persepolis.getty.edu
February 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A really cool web experience (haven’t tried it on mobile) about a fascinating and haunting history…
persepolis.getty.edu
persepolis.getty.edu
bsky.app/profile/juke...
I need to find some more impressive bridges in my life, I think.
I need to find some more impressive bridges in my life, I think.
January 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
bsky.app/profile/juke...
I need to find some more impressive bridges in my life, I think.
I need to find some more impressive bridges in my life, I think.
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Another day another icon button that has no label and doesn’t indicate what it does clearly.
January 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Another day another icon button that has no label and doesn’t indicate what it does clearly.
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ok but what about five baby foxes playing in the snow, though, did you even consider that
January 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
ok but what about five baby foxes playing in the snow, though, did you even consider that