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Founder/organiser of beyond tellerrand (
@beyondtellerrand.com
). Co-Founder of Smashing Conference.
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Kirby CMS
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There are two Kirby meetups next week and just a couple days more until we meet in Düsseldorf at
@beyondtellerrand.com
: 📍 Berlin • April 15
www.meetup.com/kirby-cms-co...
📍 Karlsruhe • April 16
kirby-ka.carrd.co
📍 Düsseldorf @ Beyond Tellerrand • April 27
beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusse...
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beyond tellerrand
3 days ago
I am very happy to announce another speaker who has been a long-time attendee also. Say hello to
@html5test.com
, who is going to be part of
#btconf
Düsseldorf 2026, celebrating 15 years of events for curious minds with us.
beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusse...
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Niels Leenheer: Speaker at beyond tellerrand in Düsseldorf 2026
Niels is a self-professed browser geek. Back in the day, he created HTML5test, and loves the web platform and standards. He is currently obsessed with connecting the web to physical devices, which som...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusseldorf-2026/speakers/niels-leenheer
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Niels Leenheer
8 days ago
Beyond Tellerrand
@beyondtellerrand.com
is happening again on April 27 and 28th in Dusseldorf. And a little birdie told me a certain someone is going to show off their BadClock™ and much more. Lasers. Yes. Lasers and smoke and more... Tickets: 🎟️
beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusse...
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The piece that
@flarup.bsky.social
posted a few days ago remembered me of something
@localghost.dev
had posted a while ago and triggered me to write reasons “Why We Need to Be in the Same Room” (again).
marcthiele.com/notes/why-we...
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Why We Need to Be in the Same Room – aka Reasons to Attend Events
A lovely collection of what other people say, why independent events are great and why you should attend them.
https://marcthiele.com/notes/why-we-need-to-be-in-the-same-room
8 days ago
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This is a good page for any event organiser. No question left after reading the speaker rider of
@matthiasott.com
, right?
matthiasott.com/speaker-rider
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Speaker Rider · Matthias Ott
Web design engineer, UX designer, teacher, and speaker – helping teams build websites and digital products with a focus on CSS, accessibility, and performance.
https://matthiasott.com/speaker-rider
9 days ago
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What a wonderful read. Thanks Michael
@flarup.bsky.social
. People really need to re-learn and re-understand exactly all this you are writing about.
www.flarup.email/p/the-comeba...
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The Comeback of Small Conferences
Why we need to be in the same room again
https://www.flarup.email/p/the-comeback-of-small-conferences
9 days ago
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beyond tellerrand
10 days ago
“The Act of Pressing a Key: The Journey of a Letterform on to Your Screen” – this is the title of the talk by Kimya Gandhi. Join her on this journey and don’t miss
#btconf
2026 in Düsseldorf!
beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusse...
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Kimya Gandhi: Speaker at beyond tellerrand in Düsseldorf 2026
Kimya Gandhi is a type designer from Mumbai with a passionate interest in Indic type design. Kimya holds a Bachelors degree in Communication Design from National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bomba...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusseldorf-2026/speakers/kimya-gandhi
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Fronteers
10 days ago
Fronteers meetup 🇳🇱 April 8 we’re heading to Abra in Utrecht (The Hub, Jaarbeurs Innovation Mile) for an evening about accessibility 🍽 Dinner to kick things off 🎤 2 🇳🇱-language talks 🍻 Drinks afterwards Come learn something new & hang out with fellow frontend folks 👉
www.meetup.com/fronteers-nl...
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Fronteers NL bij Abra, Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Fronteers is 8 april te gast bij [Abra](https://abra.nl) in Utrecht. Met twee Nederlandstalige presentaties, avondeten vooraf en een borrel na. De meetup vind plaats in The
https://www.meetup.com/fronteers-nl/events/313718077/
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beyond tellerrand
10 days ago
To celebrate, we’re running an open call for sticker designs together with StickerApp. One design. Your style. Deadline April 9th. 7 selected artists get their work printed + €200 print credit. Every valid submission gets €20 to spend at StickerApp. Full info →
beyondtellerrand.com/blog/sticker...
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StickerApp × beyond tellerrand Sticker Challenge
To celebrate 15 years of beyond tellerrand, we’ve teamed up with StickerApp for an open call. Design one sticker, get it printed. 7 artists get €200 credit and their work in this year’s sticker pack. ...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/blog/stickerapp-x-beyond-tellerrand-sticker-challenge
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beyond tellerrand
10 days ago
Next talk announced: Lauren Celenza and “Living Through an AI Takeover Without Losing Your Soul”. Learn that what sets you apart isn’t how well you prompt, but the taste, intention, and humanity you bring to everything you touch.
beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusse...
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Lauren Celenza: Speaker at beyond tellerrand in Düsseldorf 2026
Lauren Celenza is a software designer and writer examining the systems and stories shaping our lives, with work featured in Fast Company, Forbes, and The New York Times. From making millions of places...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusseldorf-2026/speakers/lauren-celenza
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beyond tellerrand
11 days ago
André Michelle (
@andremichelle.bsky.social
) spent 16 years building one of the first browser-based music studios. Now he’s back with openDAW. Free, open-source, no sign-ups, no tracking, no compromises. Read his full talk description at
beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusse...
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André Michelle: Speaker at beyond tellerrand in Düsseldorf 2026
André Michelle started as a techno DJ in the 90s before teaching himself to code, creating games and music applications. His curiosity for both music and software quickly turned into a lifelong path.
https://beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusseldorf-2026/speakers/andre-michelle
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Marvin Hagemeister
23 days ago
Yesterday was my last day at Deno. It's rare you get to work with so many highly skilled peers in one place, but I'll be now cheering from the sidelines. Not sure yet what comes yet. I'm officially looking for a job now!
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Jo Franchetti
23 days ago
Today is my last day with the Deno team 🦕💖💔 I know they're gonna keep making awesome things. But now *I* need to make awesome things for someone else! If you're looking for a DevRel with a JS focus and extra sparkle, get in touch!
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beyond tellerrand
16 days ago
5 weeks to go before we celebrate 15 years of
#btconf
in Düsseldorf. If you need positive energy and want to be creatively loaded, don’t miss out.
beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusse...
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beyond tellerrand in Düsseldorf - 27–28 Apr 2026
beyond tellerrand is the affordable single-track event where creativity and technology meet. Taking place in Düsseldorf and Berlin these days with 500+ attendees each in a renowned, familiar and frien...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusseldorf-2026/
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Piccalilli
20 days ago
Let's wrap up the week with some fun links in The Index #174. Sponsored by the fantastic beyond tellerrand conference.
piccalil.li/the-index/174/
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The Index: Issue #174
Let's wrap up the week with some fun links in The Index #174. Sponsored by the fantastic beyond tellerrand conference.
https://piccalil.li/the-index/174/
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beyond tellerrand
24 days ago
Earlier today, I announced
@reichenstein.bsky.social
for our
#btconf
Düsseldorf. In case you have no clue who he is: a) why? and b) I have written a blog post to let you know.
beyondtellerrand.com/blog/speaker...
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Speaker Introduction – Oliver Reichenstein
Oliver Reichenstein, founder of iA and creator of iA Writer, iA Presenter, and the award-winning iA Notebook, is coming to beyond tellerrand Düsseldorf 2026. A designer who studied philosophy and has ...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/blog/speaker-intro-oliver-reichenstein-dus2026
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beyond tellerrand
25 days ago
As already spoiled in our newsletter: I am super happy to welcome
@reichenstein.bsky.social
back to
#btconf
. 12(!) years ago he spoke at the very first one in Berlin and now he is back to celebrate out 15th anniversary in Düsseldorf.
beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusse...
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Oliver Reichenstein: Speaker at beyond tellerrand in Düsseldorf 2026
Oliver Reichenstein studied philosophy before becoming a designer. As founder of iA (Information Architects), with offices in Zurich and Tokyo, he works at the intersection of philosophy and design, c...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusseldorf-2026/speakers/oliver-reichenstein
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What a great day. All photos of
#WebDayOut
are up and online.
marcthiele.com/photos/web-d...
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Web Day Out 2026 – Photos by Marc Thiele
This is my set of photos from Web Day Out 2026 in Brighton.
https://marcthiele.com/photos/web-day-out-2026
28 days ago
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What a great day. All photos of
#WebDayOut
are up and online.
marcthiele.com/photos/web-d...
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Web Day Out 2026 – Photos by Marc Thiele
This is my set of photos from Web Day Out 2026 in Brighton.
https://marcthiele.com/photos/web-day-out-2026
28 days ago
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Added more photos. Morning session complete. Lunch time now ;)
#WebDayOut
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Hello and good morning from Brighton, where I attend
#WebDayOut
. If you want to follow along visually, here is my set of photos that document the day. More to follow.
marcthiele.com/photos/web-d...
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Web Day Out 2026 – Photos by Marc Thiele
This is my set of photos from Web Day Out 2026 in Brighton.
https://marcthiele.com/photos/web-day-out-2026
29 days ago
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Hello and good morning from Brighton, where I attend
#WebDayOut
. If you want to follow along visually, here is my set of photos that document the day. More to follow.
marcthiele.com/photos/web-d...
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Web Day Out 2026 – Photos by Marc Thiele
This is my set of photos from Web Day Out 2026 in Brighton.
https://marcthiele.com/photos/web-day-out-2026
29 days ago
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beyond tellerrand
29 days ago
You boss needs to be convinced that the investment for
#btconf
for you is worth every cent? Here are arguments to tell him it‘s a great investment!
beyondtellerrand.com/convince-you...
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Why Your Employee Should Attend beyond tellerrand
beyond tellerrand is the affordable single-track event where creativity and technology meet. Taking place in Düsseldorf and Berlin these days with 500+ attendees each in a renowned, familiar and frien...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/convince-your-boss
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Mike Brondbjerg
30 days ago
Thanks to
@beyondtellerrand.com
, I've just discovered
@andremichelle.bsky.social
's OpenDAW project.. Only played around for 10 minutes, but OMG!! It's so good! How is this possible in a browser?! 👏 Check it:
opendaw.org
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beyond tellerrand
30 days ago
Long overdue:
@andremichelle.bsky.social
at
#btconf
in Düsseldorf! Who he is and what he does? Well, find out, but don’t miss out.
beyondtellerrand.com/blog/speaker...
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Speaker Introduction – André Michelle
André Michelle has spent three decades making music tools accessible to everyone. From Audiotool, one of the first browser-based music studios, to openDAW. He’s joining us in Düsseldorf 2026.
https://beyondtellerrand.com/blog/speaker-intro-andre-michelle-dus2026
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beyond tellerrand
about 1 month ago
Please welcoem this gentlemen at
#btconf
in Düsseldorf:
@bram.us
– happy that he finally joins us for the first time. Welcome!
beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusse...
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Bramus Van Damme: Speaker at beyond tellerrand in Düsseldorf 2026
Bramus is a web developer from Belgium. He’s part of the Chrome Developer Relations team at Google, focusing on CSS, Web UI, and DevTools. From the moment he discovered view-source at the age of 14 (w...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusseldorf-2026/speakers/bramus-van-damme
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Congrats to my friend @jamfactory for 25 year of “making the all the stuff that absolutely no one asked for” Keep on rocking, dude!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-Vf...
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25 years of passion projects 🎉
YouTube video by Gavin Strange AKA Jamfactory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-VfqO2_xnM
about 1 month ago
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Congrats to my friend @jamfactory for 25 year of “making the all the stuff that absolutely no one asked for” Keep on rocking, dude!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-Vf...
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25 years of passion projects 🎉
YouTube video by Gavin Strange AKA Jamfactory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-VfqO2_xnM
about 1 month ago
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Piccalilli
about 1 month ago
Let's close out the week with some good links in The Index #170!
piccalil.li/the-index/170/
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The Index: Issue #170
Let's close out the week with some good links in The Index #170!
https://piccalil.li/the-index/170/
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beyond tellerrand
about 1 month ago
Next
#newsletter
coming tomorrow. This way, if you‘d like to read it.
beyondtellerrand.com/newsletter
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Newsletter: Subscribe to receive the latest beyond tellerrand updates
beyond tellerrand is the affordable single-track event where creativity and technology meet. Taking place in Düsseldorf and Berlin these days with 500+ attendees each in a renowned, familiar and frien...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/newsletter
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beyond tellerrand
about 1 month ago
I updated the “Convince your Boss" page. Next to some textual changes, I added a copy & paste email template. I hope it helps to get YOUR boss convinced. If not: send them my way, please ;)
beyondtellerrand.com/convince-you...
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Why Your Employee Should Attend beyond tellerrand
beyond tellerrand is the affordable single-track event where creativity and technology meet. Taking place in Düsseldorf and Berlin these days with 500+ attendees each in a renowned, familiar and frien...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/convince-your-boss
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The campaign the video is part of is by the Norwegian Consumer Council. “Breaking Free " it is called and it is against consumer-unfriendly “enshittification”.
www.forbrukerradet.no/breakingfree
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The campaign the video is part of is by the Norwegian Consumer Council. “Breaking Free " it is called and it is against consumer-unfriendly “enshittification”.
www.forbrukerradet.no/breakingfree
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about 1 month ago
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Now I know how it works. “The Ensh*ttificator” is it we need to blame! 😁 A little funny, yet sadly very true video about digital products and services are getting worse. Well, let's find that guy! ;)
vimeo.com/1168468796
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The Ensh*ttificator
Digital products and services keep getting worse. In the new report Breaking Free: Pathways to a fair technological future, the Norwegian Consumer Council has delved…
https://vimeo.com/1168468796
about 1 month ago
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Kirby CMS
about 1 month ago
Manage your design system directly in the Panel with the new Token Field plugin by Thomas Günther:
plugins.getkirby.com/medienbaecke...
🎨 It allows you to select visual options and save whatever you want. You can use it not only for colors, but also for fonts, spacing, shadows and other tokens.
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Token Field
This plugin adds a token field type that lets you select from visual options while saving whatever you want. It can not only be used for colours but also fonts, spacing values, shadows, or any other…
https://plugins.getkirby.com/medienbaecker/token-field
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beyond tellerrand
about 1 month ago
Very happy that Chip Kidd is back at
#btconf
after the first time in Berlin 2015. I kept in touch with him regularly and just recently met him in New York again. If you don't know who he is or what he actually does, here is a short write-up from me.
beyondtellerrand.com/blog/speaker...
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Speaker Introduction – Chip Kidd
Chip Kidd, the legendary book cover designer behind Jurassic Park, 1Q84 and countless iconic designs returns to beyond tellerrand. This time to Düsseldorf 2026 and if you don’t know him, read on!
https://beyondtellerrand.com/blog/speaker-intro-chip-kidd-dus2026
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Amy Hupe
about 1 month ago
It’s that time again - I’m on the hunt for new clients from the beginning of April. I’m open to full or part-time contracts outside IR35. I can help you with: - design system consultancy, coaching, management or documentation - content design - UX writing - technical writing 1/2
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Hello.
Content design and design systems consultant
https://amyhupe.co.uk
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beyond tellerrand
about 1 month ago
Ladies and gentlemen. Fasten your seatbelt and put on your sunglasses. Super happy that James White aka
@signalnoise.com
finally joins
#btconf
. Who he is? Read on what I have written about him:
beyondtellerrand.com/blog/speaker...
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Speaker Introduction – James White aka Signalnoise
James White aka Signalnoise joins beyond tellerrand Düsseldorf. I’m thrilled to welcome his bold, neon-infused visual world and honest creative insights to our stage.
https://beyondtellerrand.com/blog/speaker-intro-james-white-aka-signalnoise
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Elliot Jay Stocks
about 1 month ago
The
@beyondtellerrand.com
podcast is live! It was so nice to chat with my very dear friend
@marcthiele.com
about my new book, Fine Specimens, and the motivation behind it. The episode is available anywhere you get your podcasts!
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beyond tellerrand
about 1 month ago
Just dropped the latest episode of the
#btpodcast
.
@elliotjaystocks.bsky.social
and I finally sat down to talk about his new book “Fine Specimens” and what drives you when your passion is also your job and more. Video and audio version plus full transcript here:
beyondtellerrand.com/blog/podcast...
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Elliot Jay Stocks – beyond tellerrand Podcast
Elliot Jay Stocks talks about his new book Fine Specimens, why beautiful type specimens deserve to be preserved beyond the social media scroll, and what it takes to make something that truly lasts … p...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/blog/podcast-elliot-jay-stocks-004
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beyond tellerrand
about 1 month ago
Coming tomorrow 8am CET: episode 4 of the beyond tellerrand podcast. This time with
@elliotjaystocks.bsky.social
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I sadly can‘t make it to
#sotb26
and if anyone wants to attend the sold out event, here is your chance! Would be such a shame to leave this ticket unused.
about 2 months ago
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I sadly can‘t make it to
#sotb26
and if anyone wants to attend the sold out event, here is your chance! Would be such a shame to leave this ticket unused.
about 2 months ago
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beyond tellerrand
about 2 months ago
Lovely chat with
@elliotjaystocks.bsky.social
this morning. Editing the aufio and video right now.
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“Why is Spotify pushing this crap?” – Yes! That is a really good (and actually the only) question.
youtu.be/7XGct4rbYfI?...
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I'm Sick Of This AI SH*T
YouTube video by Rick Beato
https://youtu.be/7XGct4rbYfI?si=ZFBAyRUTkSFB58hP
about 2 months ago
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A little
#podcasting
#checklist
:
marcthiele.com/notes/podcas...
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Podcasting Checklist
Here’s my little podcasting checklist. Some tips from my own experience to make your recordings easier and stress-free.
https://marcthiele.com/notes/podcasting-checklist
about 2 months ago
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A little
#podcasting
#checklist
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marcthiele.com/notes/podcas...
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Podcasting Checklist
Here’s my little podcasting checklist. Some tips from my own experience to make your recordings easier and stress-free.
https://marcthiele.com/notes/podcasting-checklist
about 2 months ago
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Elliot Jay Stocks
about 2 months ago
The news is out!
@beyondtellerrand.com
Düsseldorf in April — a conference I love and am very excited to be attending — is also an official stop on the Fine Specimens book tour! Come and say hi if you’re at the event (or nearby)! (Thanks for making this happen,
@marcthiele.com
!)
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beyond tellerrand
about 2 months ago
Excited to let you know that
@elliotjaystocks.bsky.social
is going to be in the house at
#btconf
Düsseldorf. He brings a few of his new books to host a little launch event and is excited to meet you there! Find out more …
beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusse...
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Fine Specimens – official German launch with Elliot Jay Stocks: Side event at beyond tellerrand in Düsseldorf 2026
beyond tellerrand is the affordable single-track event where creativity and technology meet. Taking place in Düsseldorf and Berlin these days with 500+ attendees each in a renowned, familiar and frien...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusseldorf-2026/side-events/fine-specimens-launch
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beyond tellerrand
about 2 months ago
Here comes Kimya Gandhi. Absolutely looking forward to welcome her on board of
#btconf
in Düsseldorf. You don't know Kimya? Here's a blog post introducing her:
beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusse...
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Kimya Gandhi: Speaker at beyond tellerrand in Düsseldorf 2026
Kimya Gandhi is a type designer from Mumbai with a passionate interest in Indic type design. Kimya holds a Bachelors degree in Communication Design from National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bomba...
https://beyondtellerrand.com/events/dusseldorf-2026/speakers/kimya-gandhi
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