Better World With Design
Better World With Design (BWWD), my digital sanctuary where design, art, and personal growth intersect. This experimental playground showcases my passion projects across web design, photography, music, literature, and creative arts.
Join me on this journey of discovery and innovation as we explore how thoughtful design can create meaningful connections and positive impact.
Beyond Straight Lines: Sara Ahmed’s Queer Phenomenology and the Future of Inclusive Design
Hello and welcome back to Better World with Design. I’m your host, Gary Crossey, and today we’re diving into a challenging but important work in contemporary philosophy: Queer Phenomenology: Orientations, Objects, Others by Sara Ahmed. I’ll be honest with youโthis book pushed me to my limits. Ahmed’s dense philosophical exploration of orientation, space, and queer…
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Speechify Text-to-Speech App
Speechify is certainly one of the most unappreciated apps, for no good reason, other than most people simply don’t…
Automating Inequality: How High-Tech Tools Profile, Police, and Punish the Poor
Automating Inequality is a book that provides a detailed analysis of how high-tech tools are used to profile, police,…
Spring Fling 2023
I’m excited to share my experience at Sandy Mush Community Center Spring Fling 2023. It all started when I first met…
AI Prompt for New Hobby
Unleashing Your Creativity: A Beginner’s Guide to Using AI Prompts for Your New Hobby A Beginner’s Guide to Using AI…
Art Party Playlist
The Art Party Playlist takes the listener on a creative journey, with each song contributing to a larger theme of…
Fever Ray – NYC
Fever Ray Terminal 3 NYC May 4th 2023 Click for Direct Spotify Link Video footage and special effects by Gary Crossey….
Montaigne โ CHAPTER 31โโHazarding an Opinion on Godโs Plans Demands Caution
Understanding Divine Will and Human Interpretation in Montaigne’s Essays The main theme of this essay is the danger…
Montaigne – CHAPTER 30โโOF CANNIBALS (& Podcast)
[sp_easyaccordion id=”5408″] A Modern Reflection on Montaigne’s “Of Cannibals” In our era of instant digital…
The New Frontier of Keyword Research: Speaking Your Audience’s Language
Speaking Your Audience’s Language Have you noticed how much search has changed recently? It’s incredible to think that…
Belfast Stories
Coming Janaury 2026
Belfast Stories is a literary fiction podcast of fifteen interlinked tales set in 1990s Belfast.
Narrated by Gary Crossey, each episode explores faith, doubt, and identityโwith full transcripts.
Fifteen Interconnected Tales from a Divided City
Creative Explorations & Reviews
A dedicated section will feature my personal reflections on books and music that inspire my creative process.
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Technology Trends & Tips
Why a Rural Tech Hub in Sandy Mush Can Benefit Our Local Community
Music Exploration
Discovering how music influences design thinking and creative workflow.
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Written Content
A collection of my writings including book reviews, art overviews, essays, and technical articles.
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Better World With Design (BWWD), my digital sanctuary where design, art, and personal growth intersect. This experimental playground showcases my passion projects across web design, photography, music, literature, and creative arts.
Join me on this journey of discovery and innovation as we explore how thoughtful design can create meaningful connections and positive impact.
AEO Decoded
Master Answer Engine Optimization to ensure your content reaches AI-powered search platforms.
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Tech Hub Resources
Explore community-driven tech education and collaboration opportunities in Western North Carolina.
THE ANSWER ENGINE: NOW ACTIVE
A collection of hip soundscapes and fresh compositions. From unreleased archive tracks to new creations, experience the precision and soul of a songwriter focused on rhythm, melody, and emotional depth.
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AEO Decoded Podcast
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AEO Decoded โ the podcast demystifying Answer Engine Optimization.
Practical, fast-paced episodes with real examples and takeaways
Music Exploration
Discovering how music influences design thinking and creative workflow.
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Music Exploration
Discovering how music influences design thinking and creative workflow.
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