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mschindler ★ @mschindler.com · 04/07/2026

Happy #IndependenceDay #Caturday from Carebear, who characteristically still does not care.

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mschindler ★ @mschindler.com · 02/05/2026

Carebear’s really trying to participate in #Caturday.

An orange cat named Carebear with white paws and a striped tail lays on a sun-streaked wooden deck in May.

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mschindler ★ @mschindler.com · 28/11/2025

Macy’s Two Most Unsuper Superman Floats Superman’s first Macy’s balloon debuted in 1940, but it got reworked into a football player the next year. The 1966 redesign didn’t help much either, with some truly wild proportions. #ThanksgivingParade #Macys

A vintage black-and-white photo of the 1940 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Superman balloon. The figure has an unusual, bulky body with stiff arms pointed downward, a rounded head with minimal facial detail, and an overall design that barely resembles Superman. Parade handlers walk below holding long guide ropes as the balloon floats between buildings.

A color photo of the 1966 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Superman balloon. The balloon shows Superman with extremely exaggerated proportions—broad chest, tiny waist, and unusually long legs. His face appears simplistic and stylized, and his arms extend straight out in a flying pose. Parade handlers walk underneath as the balloon moves through the street.

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mschindler ★ @mschindler.com · 30/06/2025

The way we’re talking about AI in design is kinda crazy-cuckoo-nutsack-bananas. It’s leaving folks anxious, excluded, exhausted. So, I wrote a piece to name the patterns — and offer something healthier in return. 👇 Read the full piece: tinyurl.com/4954ewxn #UX #AI #ProductDesign #DesignSky #UXSky

A chart titled “AI & UX Discourse Detox” with two columns. The left column lists unhealthy discourse patterns: FOMO, Gaslighting, Clickbait, Hot Takes, Flexing, and Elitism. The right column offers healthier alternatives: Curiosity-Driven Learning, Critical Perspective, Nuanced Storytelling, Thoughtful Dialogue, Shared Discovery, and Community Stewardship. Each row includes a short description and matching icon. Designed by Mike Schindler (mschindler.com).

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mschindler ★ @mschindler.com · 29/06/2025

Happy #Caturday from Carebear, hiding under a bush

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mschindler ★ @mschindler.com · 22/03/2025

Carebear don’t care that it’s #Caturday but I do.

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mschindler ★ @mschindler.com · 19/01/2025

Elliott now losing some friends, bro. #FlyEaglesFly #GoBirds

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mschindler ★ @mschindler.com · 08/01/2025

“I have one life and one chance to make it count for something. My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I can, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.” - Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States

The image shows a solemn ceremony with an American flag-draped casket in the center, surrounded by military personnel in formal uniforms standing at attention. Wreaths adorned with red, white, and blue flowers are placed near the casket. In the background, attendees observe respectfully behind rope barriers, inside a grand hall with statues and paintings on the walls.

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mschindler ★ @mschindler.com · 07/01/2025

Took me more than a minute to realize the star fragments spell out BOWIE. But he was always full of surprises. #Bowie #PhillyLovesBowie #XPN

Black star symbol with a large star at the top and smaller, abstract geometric shapes resembling fragments of stars aligned below it on a white background.

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mschindler ★ @mschindler.com · 07/01/2025

Dude on #Jeopardy looks like Archer’s nemesis.

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mschindler ★ @mschindler.com · 25/12/2024

Happy Holidays to my BlueSky friends! 🎄 Sharing an illustration of a special dog my family recently fostered. Thrilled to see her thriving with a loving family in Albany, NY. 🐾 #HappyHolidays #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #ForeverHome

Illustration of a dog wearing reindeer antlers laying exhausted in a couch. The captain reads, “Paws and relax.”

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