crista leonard
@cristaleonard.bsky.social
🕵🏽♀️ Your friendly neighborhood Independent Graphic Designer on the case to find your missing (brand) person(ality).
Based in the peach state of Georgia. 🍑
Based in the peach state of Georgia. 🍑
Pinned
You’re cordially invited to the Carota Labyrinth Plaza!
If you’re interested in joining a budding community of design sleuths be sure to join today for just $5.
Become a member today and get access to the Discord.
If you’re interested in joining a budding community of design sleuths be sure to join today for just $5.
Become a member today and get access to the Discord.
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Hello! Please help my chronically ill friend move out a (both literally and metaphorically) toxic place.
gofund.me/d5d7f0292
gofund.me/d5d7f0292
Donate to Urgent Help for Kat's Safe Relocation, organized by Kat Heart
Hello, my name is Kat and I am a graduate/PhD student who is disabled. I am an Afro-In… Kat Heart needs your support for Urgent Help for Kat's Safe Relocation
gofund.me
December 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Hello! Please help my chronically ill friend move out a (both literally and metaphorically) toxic place.
gofund.me/d5d7f0292
gofund.me/d5d7f0292
Do call it a comeback.
My monthly design brief prompts series titled Terse has returned!
If you’re interested consider signing up for my Patreon. You’ll get access to my Discord where you upload your work in progress to get feedback. Or just hang out and chat with other designers.
My monthly design brief prompts series titled Terse has returned!
If you’re interested consider signing up for my Patreon. You’ll get access to my Discord where you upload your work in progress to get feedback. Or just hang out and chat with other designers.
November 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Do call it a comeback.
My monthly design brief prompts series titled Terse has returned!
If you’re interested consider signing up for my Patreon. You’ll get access to my Discord where you upload your work in progress to get feedback. Or just hang out and chat with other designers.
My monthly design brief prompts series titled Terse has returned!
If you’re interested consider signing up for my Patreon. You’ll get access to my Discord where you upload your work in progress to get feedback. Or just hang out and chat with other designers.
Reposted by crista leonard
Reposting with Alt Text. Location of free food pantries in Atlanta for those in need.
November 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Reposting with Alt Text. Location of free food pantries in Atlanta for those in need.
Let’s wrap this impromptu rant trilogy up with a lighter note.
Read more on my pointers on how to rage against the degenerative machine that is A.I.
Read more on my pointers on how to rage against the degenerative machine that is A.I.
November 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Let’s wrap this impromptu rant trilogy up with a lighter note.
Read more on my pointers on how to rage against the degenerative machine that is A.I.
Read more on my pointers on how to rage against the degenerative machine that is A.I.
Apparently I had a lot more to say.
Read more on my rant on A.I. over on Substack.
Read more on my rant on A.I. over on Substack.
November 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Apparently I had a lot more to say.
Read more on my rant on A.I. over on Substack.
Read more on my rant on A.I. over on Substack.
Trying to carve out my own little space on the internet by starting my own Patreon.
I put up my first post with a poll to ask for your opinion on which labyrinth we should explore first.
Be sure to make your voice heard.
I put up my first post with a poll to ask for your opinion on which labyrinth we should explore first.
Be sure to make your voice heard.
November 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Trying to carve out my own little space on the internet by starting my own Patreon.
I put up my first post with a poll to ask for your opinion on which labyrinth we should explore first.
Be sure to make your voice heard.
I put up my first post with a poll to ask for your opinion on which labyrinth we should explore first.
Be sure to make your voice heard.
You’re cordially invited to the Carota Labyrinth Plaza!
If you’re interested in joining a budding community of design sleuths be sure to join today for just $5.
Become a member today and get access to the Discord.
If you’re interested in joining a budding community of design sleuths be sure to join today for just $5.
Become a member today and get access to the Discord.
November 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
You’re cordially invited to the Carota Labyrinth Plaza!
If you’re interested in joining a budding community of design sleuths be sure to join today for just $5.
Become a member today and get access to the Discord.
If you’re interested in joining a budding community of design sleuths be sure to join today for just $5.
Become a member today and get access to the Discord.
they came from the sparkles: act one
An update on my stance on A.I.
open.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Hey there! 👋🏽
I bet you didn’t know I was on Substack. Well…now you know!
Head over there to read the first act of an impromptu rant trilogy about A.I.
I bet you didn’t know I was on Substack. Well…now you know!
Head over there to read the first act of an impromptu rant trilogy about A.I.
October 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Hey there! 👋🏽
I bet you didn’t know I was on Substack. Well…now you know!
Head over there to read the first act of an impromptu rant trilogy about A.I.
I bet you didn’t know I was on Substack. Well…now you know!
Head over there to read the first act of an impromptu rant trilogy about A.I.
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"CNBC found that one Microsoft data center in Illinois received more than $38 million in data center sales tax exemptions but created just 20 permanent jobs."
What are we doing?! 😐
www.cnbc.com/2025/06/20/t...
What are we doing?! 😐
www.cnbc.com/2025/06/20/t...
In race to attract data centers, states can forfeit hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue to tech companies
Amazon, Meta and Google are among the beneficiaries of state tax exemptions for data centers that help power AI.
www.cnbc.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
"CNBC found that one Microsoft data center in Illinois received more than $38 million in data center sales tax exemptions but created just 20 permanent jobs."
What are we doing?! 😐
www.cnbc.com/2025/06/20/t...
What are we doing?! 😐
www.cnbc.com/2025/06/20/t...
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Again, if you havent done this and deleted your account its really important that you do. This isnt any usual ToS nonsense. This is a heightened and dangerous escalation of thievery to both yourself and your work
In addition to scraping your uploads for "generative AI" training, Academia dot edu is going to start claiming rights to your personal info— *including your signature & voice*— for anything they see fit.
So now'd be a good time to remove all of your uploaded works, & then delete your whole account.
So now'd be a good time to remove all of your uploaded works, & then delete your whole account.
September 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Again, if you havent done this and deleted your account its really important that you do. This isnt any usual ToS nonsense. This is a heightened and dangerous escalation of thievery to both yourself and your work
今日は9月22日月曜日です。
わたしの好きな朝食はこうちゃです。
わたしの好きな色は青です。
アメリカの国旗は赤と白と青です。
わたしの好きな朝食はこうちゃです。
わたしの好きな色は青です。
アメリカの国旗は赤と白と青です。
September 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
今日は9月22日月曜日です。
わたしの好きな朝食はこうちゃです。
わたしの好きな色は青です。
アメリカの国旗は赤と白と青です。
わたしの好きな朝食はこうちゃです。
わたしの好きな色は青です。
アメリカの国旗は赤と白と青です。
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Hi! I started a new goal on ko-fi so people can donate towards my streaming setup. No pressure to donate. I've really been enjoying streaming and I just want to improve! It makes me very happy.
⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 0% of goal on Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/bibicosplay/...
⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 0% of goal on Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/bibicosplay/...
Support BibiCosplay
Support BibiCosplay
ko-fi.com
August 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Hi! I started a new goal on ko-fi so people can donate towards my streaming setup. No pressure to donate. I've really been enjoying streaming and I just want to improve! It makes me very happy.
⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 0% of goal on Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/bibicosplay/...
⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 0% of goal on Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/bibicosplay/...
1870
That’s how many days I kept up my streak on Duolingo. Now with them turning into AI first company I will gladly lose that streak and delete the app.
I honestly wasn’t retaining anything anyways so…no love lost. Plus I won’t have to deal with those threatening reminders.
Good riddance!
That’s how many days I kept up my streak on Duolingo. Now with them turning into AI first company I will gladly lose that streak and delete the app.
I honestly wasn’t retaining anything anyways so…no love lost. Plus I won’t have to deal with those threatening reminders.
Good riddance!
May 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
1870
That’s how many days I kept up my streak on Duolingo. Now with them turning into AI first company I will gladly lose that streak and delete the app.
I honestly wasn’t retaining anything anyways so…no love lost. Plus I won’t have to deal with those threatening reminders.
Good riddance!
That’s how many days I kept up my streak on Duolingo. Now with them turning into AI first company I will gladly lose that streak and delete the app.
I honestly wasn’t retaining anything anyways so…no love lost. Plus I won’t have to deal with those threatening reminders.
Good riddance!
Reposted by crista leonard
When creating PDFs, avoid using "Print to PDF." A screen reader user may still be able to access the text of PDFs created this way, but heading structure, alternative text, and any other tag structure will be lost. Using "Save As" or "Export" can preserve these tags.
April 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
When creating PDFs, avoid using "Print to PDF." A screen reader user may still be able to access the text of PDFs created this way, but heading structure, alternative text, and any other tag structure will be lost. Using "Save As" or "Export" can preserve these tags.
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Dear Congress,
Libraries are the place we all belong. The place where Mister Rogers’ neighbors collide at the library to help one another. We come together to embrace library joy. What good is the world without libraries and museums? ❤️🩹
Call, email Congress! Help libraries & museums! We need you 💛
Libraries are the place we all belong. The place where Mister Rogers’ neighbors collide at the library to help one another. We come together to embrace library joy. What good is the world without libraries and museums? ❤️🩹
Call, email Congress! Help libraries & museums! We need you 💛
March 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Dear Congress,
Libraries are the place we all belong. The place where Mister Rogers’ neighbors collide at the library to help one another. We come together to embrace library joy. What good is the world without libraries and museums? ❤️🩹
Call, email Congress! Help libraries & museums! We need you 💛
Libraries are the place we all belong. The place where Mister Rogers’ neighbors collide at the library to help one another. We come together to embrace library joy. What good is the world without libraries and museums? ❤️🩹
Call, email Congress! Help libraries & museums! We need you 💛
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If you'd like to help me as I recover. I have my throne (wishlist) or buying from my store (Bibipins). The gift cards are mainly for food, meds & transportation. Thanks! There's never any pressure to support me, but it's greatly appreciated.
throne.com/bibicosplays
throne.com/bibicosplays
Throne | Bibi | My Wishlist
Send Bibi gifts via Throne. Browse Bibi's favorite products listed on their Throne Wishlist via throne.com.
throne.com
March 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
If you'd like to help me as I recover. I have my throne (wishlist) or buying from my store (Bibipins). The gift cards are mainly for food, meds & transportation. Thanks! There's never any pressure to support me, but it's greatly appreciated.
throne.com/bibicosplays
throne.com/bibicosplays
Sneak peek for the next song I’ll use for my self inflicted Korean typing practice:
Value in exclesis, ah (ow)
Value in exclesis, ah (ow)
March 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Sneak peek for the next song I’ll use for my self inflicted Korean typing practice:
Value in exclesis, ah (ow)
Value in exclesis, ah (ow)
It’s been a minute! Sorry for the absence. I was a bit unmotivated but I haven’t givin’ up. Here’s some Japanese words/phrases I’ve learned since the last update…
March 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
It’s been a minute! Sorry for the absence. I was a bit unmotivated but I haven’t givin’ up. Here’s some Japanese words/phrases I’ve learned since the last update…
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There is a setting on BlueSky that makes sure you never forget alt-text.
Go to settings - accessibility - always require alt-text.
Many of us won’t like or repost posts without alt-text now. Alt-text helps many people in many ways. I’m not vision impaired but I helps me avoid topics I have muted.
Go to settings - accessibility - always require alt-text.
Many of us won’t like or repost posts without alt-text now. Alt-text helps many people in many ways. I’m not vision impaired but I helps me avoid topics I have muted.
March 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
There is a setting on BlueSky that makes sure you never forget alt-text.
Go to settings - accessibility - always require alt-text.
Many of us won’t like or repost posts without alt-text now. Alt-text helps many people in many ways. I’m not vision impaired but I helps me avoid topics I have muted.
Go to settings - accessibility - always require alt-text.
Many of us won’t like or repost posts without alt-text now. Alt-text helps many people in many ways. I’m not vision impaired but I helps me avoid topics I have muted.
Reposted by crista leonard
We're about 94% to the goal so these can be made! Please keep sharing! The preorder period ends March 14th! I ship internationally!
It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale.
All 3 patterns are available for pre-order!! If I don't sell enough of them. I'll have to cancel orders. So please support!!
Which ones are you buying? Galaxy, bats or strawberry?
Store: Bibipins.com
All 3 patterns are available for pre-order!! If I don't sell enough of them. I'll have to cancel orders. So please support!!
Which ones are you buying? Galaxy, bats or strawberry?
Store: Bibipins.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
We're about 94% to the goal so these can be made! Please keep sharing! The preorder period ends March 14th! I ship internationally!
Definitely a great watch! I really enjoyed this one.
Check out my first #arthistory video where I learn about a new artist, analyze his work, and create my own piece in his style!
#art #artist #illustrator #georgebarbier #birthofvenus #watercolor #history #artdeco
#art #artist #illustrator #georgebarbier #birthofvenus #watercolor #history #artdeco
Art Study #1 - George Barbier and The Birth of Venus
YouTube video by Sarah White Designs
youtu.be
March 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Definitely a great watch! I really enjoyed this one.
Remember to wear masks and cover up!
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
March 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Remember to wear masks and cover up!
Interesting…🧐
Congratulations to @flashes.blue for their official launch on the App Store 🎉🎉🎉
It’s an instagram alternative built on the AT protocol 🙌 all the visual scrolling with none of the Meta algorithm
It’s an instagram alternative built on the AT protocol 🙌 all the visual scrolling with none of the Meta algorithm
February 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Interesting…🧐