Xina Cross
@xinacross.bsky.social
née Button
Graphic Design / Art & Design Lecturer
She/her
Graphic Design / Art & Design Lecturer
She/her
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typical ai use case
January 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
typical ai use case
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I think the fundamental gap here is that non-creative people think that creative people make things for the end product, when in fact it’s the act of creation and not the end point that makes it worthwhile.
I have grown to believe that excessive wealth does something to your brain that is analogous to a serious head injury
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
I think the fundamental gap here is that non-creative people think that creative people make things for the end product, when in fact it’s the act of creation and not the end point that makes it worthwhile.
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It's a snow and wind storm today.
Spud does not approve.
Spud does not approve.
December 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
It's a snow and wind storm today.
Spud does not approve.
Spud does not approve.
The release date of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is closer to the 1980s than it is to the present day
i was going through my X archives and found this by @superpodsaga.com, which I qrt'd at some point years ago
so, let me bring the question back: what is the most useless piece of video game knowledge you know?
so, let me bring the question back: what is the most useless piece of video game knowledge you know?
November 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The release date of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is closer to the 1980s than it is to the present day
A movie that takes place where you’re from
For better or for worse
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(Well, the first bit does)
For better or for worse
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(Well, the first bit does)
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A movie that takes place where you’re from
For better or for worse
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(Well, the first bit does)
For better or for worse
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(Well, the first bit does)
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"I asked ChatGPT and I go-"
a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face with the words shut up above him .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face with the words shut up above him .
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"I asked ChatGPT and I go-"
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Today's dumb thing: A thread.
Someone at work sent an email challenging my Movember team to a "Mo-down", so I responded with THIS pic (see below) and hit REPLY.
I actually hit REPLY ALL.
Someone at work sent an email challenging my Movember team to a "Mo-down", so I responded with THIS pic (see below) and hit REPLY.
I actually hit REPLY ALL.
October 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Today's dumb thing: A thread.
Someone at work sent an email challenging my Movember team to a "Mo-down", so I responded with THIS pic (see below) and hit REPLY.
I actually hit REPLY ALL.
Someone at work sent an email challenging my Movember team to a "Mo-down", so I responded with THIS pic (see below) and hit REPLY.
I actually hit REPLY ALL.
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bluesky got me hooked by showing me posts by people I like and follow on purpose
October 16, 2025 at 6:23 AM
bluesky got me hooked by showing me posts by people I like and follow on purpose
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Sad to hear about the passing of the Michelangelo of Movie posters, RENATO CASARO. The Man painted so many iconic posters, specially in the 70s/80s: CONAN, TERMINATOR, DUNE, TOTAL RECALL, DANCE WITH THE WOLVES, BLOW OUT, FLASH GORDON, RAMBO, NEVER-ENDING STORY, and the list goes on and on. 1/2
September 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Sad to hear about the passing of the Michelangelo of Movie posters, RENATO CASARO. The Man painted so many iconic posters, specially in the 70s/80s: CONAN, TERMINATOR, DUNE, TOTAL RECALL, DANCE WITH THE WOLVES, BLOW OUT, FLASH GORDON, RAMBO, NEVER-ENDING STORY, and the list goes on and on. 1/2
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Have you ever made a dalgona? (Yes, that thing you’ve seen on Squid Game 🦑) There’s a recipe in my picture book BINNA’S DALGONA if you want to try this super sweet Korean treat for this ESEA Heritage Month💖
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/binn...
#kidlit #kidlituk #ESEAHeritageMonth
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/binn...
#kidlit #kidlituk #ESEAHeritageMonth
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Have you ever made a dalgona? (Yes, that thing you’ve seen on Squid Game 🦑) There’s a recipe in my picture book BINNA’S DALGONA if you want to try this super sweet Korean treat for this ESEA Heritage Month💖
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/binn...
#kidlit #kidlituk #ESEAHeritageMonth
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/binn...
#kidlit #kidlituk #ESEAHeritageMonth
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📣 Thrilled to announce that I’m now represented by Susan Hawk at Upstart Crow Literary 📣 Can’t wait to send new stories out to the world with her! We’ve already started working on some very exciting stuff, so watch this space 🤗
My portfolio: sojungkimmccarthy.art
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlituk
My portfolio: sojungkimmccarthy.art
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlituk
September 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
📣 Thrilled to announce that I’m now represented by Susan Hawk at Upstart Crow Literary 📣 Can’t wait to send new stories out to the world with her! We’ve already started working on some very exciting stuff, so watch this space 🤗
My portfolio: sojungkimmccarthy.art
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlituk
My portfolio: sojungkimmccarthy.art
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlituk
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I know we all hate to log into LinkedIn, but you might wanna do to opt out of this 😘
September 19, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I know we all hate to log into LinkedIn, but you might wanna do to opt out of this 😘
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Check out this new music video I made for Adam Buxton. Its got robots and everything www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7iV...
Adam Buxton - Dancing in the Middle (Official Video)
YouTube video by Adam Buxton
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Check out this new music video I made for Adam Buxton. Its got robots and everything www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7iV...
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Had to get this one out of my head
August 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Had to get this one out of my head
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Lol. Youtube removed my zombie eastenders video for "revelling in or mocking the death or serious injury of an identifiable individual". I could tell them those are fictional characters and that the video was commissioned by the bbc, but their entire appeal process is "click this button to appeal"
August 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Lol. Youtube removed my zombie eastenders video for "revelling in or mocking the death or serious injury of an identifiable individual". I could tell them those are fictional characters and that the video was commissioned by the bbc, but their entire appeal process is "click this button to appeal"
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RIP Terence Stamp, 87. Credits include Far from the Madding Crowd (1967), Superman, Last Night in Soho, Song for Marion, The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Limey, Bowfinger, Wall Street, Young Guns, Alien Nation, Get Smart, Elektra, Valkyrie, Yes Man, Murder Mystery, and more.
August 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
RIP Terence Stamp, 87. Credits include Far from the Madding Crowd (1967), Superman, Last Night in Soho, Song for Marion, The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Limey, Bowfinger, Wall Street, Young Guns, Alien Nation, Get Smart, Elektra, Valkyrie, Yes Man, Murder Mystery, and more.
Went to Amsterdam for the first time in 6 years this week. Here's some highlights from Moco Museum
August 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Went to Amsterdam for the first time in 6 years this week. Here's some highlights from Moco Museum
Today, I will be thinking of my Malaysian grandparents and their siblings and my English grand-uncle who served in the British army, all of which experienced significant hardship during the invasion of SE Asia during WWII.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
King and Queen lead two-minute silence to mark 80 years since VJ Day
Victory over Japan Day is marked each year on 15 August - the date in 1945 when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces and World War Two ended.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Today, I will be thinking of my Malaysian grandparents and their siblings and my English grand-uncle who served in the British army, all of which experienced significant hardship during the invasion of SE Asia during WWII.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
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I highly recommend the Jenny Saville exhibition at National Portrait Gallery. Photos don't justify her artwork - you have to see them in person to appreciate her painting and drawing methods
August 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I highly recommend the Jenny Saville exhibition at National Portrait Gallery. Photos don't justify her artwork - you have to see them in person to appreciate her painting and drawing methods
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Introducing
🔄 CaptchaStash 🔄
When the machines rise, we'll need the ultimate digital security to protect our physical goods. This beautiful box uses everybody's favorite - reCAPTCHA - to keep the bots OUT.
DMs open for investors only.
🔄 CaptchaStash 🔄
When the machines rise, we'll need the ultimate digital security to protect our physical goods. This beautiful box uses everybody's favorite - reCAPTCHA - to keep the bots OUT.
DMs open for investors only.
July 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Introducing
🔄 CaptchaStash 🔄
When the machines rise, we'll need the ultimate digital security to protect our physical goods. This beautiful box uses everybody's favorite - reCAPTCHA - to keep the bots OUT.
DMs open for investors only.
🔄 CaptchaStash 🔄
When the machines rise, we'll need the ultimate digital security to protect our physical goods. This beautiful box uses everybody's favorite - reCAPTCHA - to keep the bots OUT.
DMs open for investors only.