Mia
@mialoira.bsky.social
Maker, gardener, Airstreamer • founder at Designdept.co • Exploring GenAI at designingwith.ai
Oh the good times we had
Was flying back from Mexico about 10 years ago with @mialoira.bsky.social - early in our relationship and our first trip together.
They turned the plane around after a couple hours because *some parts fell off the wing*.
Turns out that’s a great way to really learn the person you’re dating.
They turned the plane around after a couple hours because *some parts fell off the wing*.
Turns out that’s a great way to really learn the person you’re dating.
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Oh the good times we had
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Senator Padilla was violently assaulted for doing his job.
If this is how federal agents treat a sitting U.S. Senator peacefully asking questions, how far will they go?
If this is how federal agents treat a sitting U.S. Senator peacefully asking questions, how far will they go?
Warren Condemns Assault of Senator Padilla: Trump is Making This Nation Look Like a Fascist State
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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June 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Senator Padilla was violently assaulted for doing his job.
If this is how federal agents treat a sitting U.S. Senator peacefully asking questions, how far will they go?
If this is how federal agents treat a sitting U.S. Senator peacefully asking questions, how far will they go?
Friends, it's time to act. Please support the FL special elections! I know it may feel far away for some of you, but we need power in the House.
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#flspecialelection #flipflorida
February 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Friends, it's time to act. Please support the FL special elections! I know it may feel far away for some of you, but we need power in the House.
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He’s calling people who receive federal assistance “parasites” while taking $8 million a day from U.S. taxpayers—plus another $400 million on the way for armored Teslas. What a hypocrite. This administration is full of terrible people.
February 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
He’s calling people who receive federal assistance “parasites” while taking $8 million a day from U.S. taxpayers—plus another $400 million on the way for armored Teslas. What a hypocrite. This administration is full of terrible people.
January 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Planning my summer seedlings. What tomatoes are we planting this year? I’m doing sungold, prairie fire, and brad’s atomic grape. But still figuring out the slicers. #gardening #zone9
January 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Planning my summer seedlings. What tomatoes are we planting this year? I’m doing sungold, prairie fire, and brad’s atomic grape. But still figuring out the slicers. #gardening #zone9
I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Kyle Turman from Anthropic, and I hope you do too. We discuss the importance of context, what it’s like designing for systems that aren’t fully predictable, Wizards, and so much more.
Full episode: designingwithai.substack.com/p/kyle-turma...
Full episode: designingwithai.substack.com/p/kyle-turma...
January 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Kyle Turman from Anthropic, and I hope you do too. We discuss the importance of context, what it’s like designing for systems that aren’t fully predictable, Wizards, and so much more.
Full episode: designingwithai.substack.com/p/kyle-turma...
Full episode: designingwithai.substack.com/p/kyle-turma...
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wanting more masculine energy in tech is like wishing global warming was hotter
January 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
wanting more masculine energy in tech is like wishing global warming was hotter
Veggie garden is testing my patience this year. My succession planted broccoli are all flowering at the same time. Chard is going so slow. Birds eating my peas. But still loving every minute of it. #vegetablegardening
January 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Veggie garden is testing my patience this year. My succession planted broccoli are all flowering at the same time. Chard is going so slow. Birds eating my peas. But still loving every minute of it. #vegetablegardening
Ignoring the world by looking at photos of last year’s dahlias #dahlias #bloomscrolling
January 11, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Ignoring the world by looking at photos of last year’s dahlias #dahlias #bloomscrolling
My irises are clearly confused about this mild winter in California.
January 11, 2025 at 3:43 AM
My irises are clearly confused about this mild winter in California.
I can’t change again. Prove to me you are here and active! 😬🙏
January 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I can’t change again. Prove to me you are here and active! 😬🙏
Enjoying the winter garden.
January 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Enjoying the winter garden.
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December 19, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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This is why the internet is awesome. Chills started around 1:50. youtu.be/nZoHuoFQyrI?...
Mom & I Cover Creep By Radiohead (she is a classical Indian singer 🕉️)
YouTube video by Avie Sheck
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December 19, 2024 at 12:37 AM
This is why the internet is awesome. Chills started around 1:50. youtu.be/nZoHuoFQyrI?...
Welp, I guess my experience HAS been different here. I’m on an anti-NFT/AI list which means I’m auto blocked by folks. Explains why activity has seemed low here. Fun times.
December 16, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Welp, I guess my experience HAS been different here. I’m on an anti-NFT/AI list which means I’m auto blocked by folks. Explains why activity has seemed low here. Fun times.
I’m at the point in my life where I get in bed at 7pm on a Saturday night. 😬
December 15, 2024 at 4:42 PM
I’m at the point in my life where I get in bed at 7pm on a Saturday night. 😬
They key to building a prompt for ongoing or shared use (e.g. team project, brand) is crafting it for longevity, accuracy, and ease-of-use. Check out my review of Pentagram's prompt for their recent Performance.gov project. (And tips on how to improve it.)
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December 14, 2024 at 5:33 PM
They key to building a prompt for ongoing or shared use (e.g. team project, brand) is crafting it for longevity, accuracy, and ease-of-use. Check out my review of Pentagram's prompt for their recent Performance.gov project. (And tips on how to improve it.)
https://buff.ly/4gzKoOw
https://buff.ly/4gzKoOw
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December 14, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Leaders, trying to get your team engaged in AI? Gift them a subscription to Designing with AI, and they'll get access to all my articles, tutorials, podcast, future live sessions, and more. 🎁
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When the Shopify team reached out to share this project, I was absolutely delighted, and I hope you will be too.
Learn how they used GenAI to create over 150 joyful videos in less than two months.
https://buff.ly/4fiTQVk
Learn how they used GenAI to create over 150 joyful videos in less than two months.
https://buff.ly/4fiTQVk
December 11, 2024 at 5:33 PM
When the Shopify team reached out to share this project, I was absolutely delighted, and I hope you will be too.
Learn how they used GenAI to create over 150 joyful videos in less than two months.
https://buff.ly/4fiTQVk
Learn how they used GenAI to create over 150 joyful videos in less than two months.
https://buff.ly/4fiTQVk
I couldn't help it, I had to get in there and examine the prompt they shared. Here's my critique of Pentagram's Midjourney prompt: designingwithai.substack.com/p/a-critique...
A critique of Pentagram's prompt
Reverse engineering the Pentagram process in Midjourney
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December 10, 2024 at 5:15 PM
I couldn't help it, I had to get in there and examine the prompt they shared. Here's my critique of Pentagram's Midjourney prompt: designingwithai.substack.com/p/a-critique...
Whoa, what? Mom, I made it!
December 8, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Whoa, what? Mom, I made it!
Designers, expectations are continuing to shift whether we like it or not. Learn how to speak business, without losing your creative soul.
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Designing Businesses — Design Dept.
The basics of business are not taught in design school, so many designers rely on others to translate the impact of design on a business. This workshop helps designers understand business basics, alig...
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December 6, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Designers, expectations are continuing to shift whether we like it or not. Learn how to speak business, without losing your creative soul.
Register now for February 2025:
www.designdept.co/workshops/20...
Register now for February 2025:
www.designdept.co/workshops/20...
#Designers, what are some of the leadership or management challenges you are grappling with right now? Early next year?
December 6, 2024 at 2:51 AM
#Designers, what are some of the leadership or management challenges you are grappling with right now? Early next year?