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.
Willem de Kooning: The $160 Million Art Heist and the Artist Who Broke All the Rules
Transcript Willem de Kooning: The $160 Million Art Heist and the Artist Who Broke All the Rules Hey everyone, and welcome back! Today, I will explore one of the most fascinating figures in modern art, whose story includes contradictions, crime, and a creative genius that no one can confine. I’m talking about Willem de Kooning, the Dutch-American painter who helped…
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Killer High: A History of War in Six Drugs by Peter Andreas
Weird AI Voice Over The main points of the book. The use of drugs in warfare is not a recent phenomenon, but rather a…
BOOK REVIEW: If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio – Complete Analysis
Library Study Through the lens of Shakespearean plays, M.L. Rio’s “If We Were Villains” intricately weaves together a…
Read Books
I love this free Goodreads widget! What did I do before Goodreads? Goodreads is one of my favorite websites to use….
We always lived in the castle
Digital Art created by Gary Crossey We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson is a novel that tells the…
Smoke Photography
I love smoke photography. It’s a interesting way to capture the patterns and movements of smoke as it rises into the…
A People’s History of the United States
For this blog post, I will be reviewing “A People’s History of the United States”. This book provides a unique…
MY TAKE – Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451 🔥📖 Exploring Fahrenheit 451: Essential Book Club Discussion Guide Podcast overview – Fahrenheit 451 In…
The Round House – A Journey Through Justice, Identity, and Native American Rights
Louise Erdrich’s “The Round House” is a masterful exploration of justice, family bonds, and the complex intersection…
Montaigne – Chapter 25 – Of the Education of Children
Introduction and Foundational Concepts What is Montaigne’s theory of education? Montaigne’s educational theory…
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 identity—with 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
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Music Exploration
Discovering how music influences design thinking and creative workflow.
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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
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AEO Decoded Podcast
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AEO Decoded — 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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