Nikki Vera @ Studio Nyx 💜
@studionyxco.bsky.social
Brand & Web Designer for Human-Centred Businesses 💜 General Weirdo ✨ she/they 🖤
Queer 🏳️🌈 Disabled ♿ Neurodivergent/AuDHD ♾️
Queer 🏳️🌈 Disabled ♿ Neurodivergent/AuDHD ♾️
Reminder: Alt text is first and foremost an accessibility feature.
Its purpose is to help humans who can't see your images understand them. This benefits SEO because it also allows search engines to understand them, but the point is the humans 💜
Its purpose is to help humans who can't see your images understand them. This benefits SEO because it also allows search engines to understand them, but the point is the humans 💜
December 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Reminder: Alt text is first and foremost an accessibility feature.
Its purpose is to help humans who can't see your images understand them. This benefits SEO because it also allows search engines to understand them, but the point is the humans 💜
Its purpose is to help humans who can't see your images understand them. This benefits SEO because it also allows search engines to understand them, but the point is the humans 💜
Reposted by Nikki Vera @ Studio Nyx 💜
I prefer “anti-fascist“ for a host of reasons and this is a nice practical one.
I think we really should stop using antifa and just fully say anti-fascist and get them saying they are against anti fascism. Using antifa is giving them some distance and I genuinely think some of their base don’t even know that’s what it stands for.
October 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I prefer “anti-fascist“ for a host of reasons and this is a nice practical one.
As someone who grew up on Yamatji (Ynggarda/Watjarri) Country, it was *so* nice to see a multi-businesses-owner Yamatji Badimaya woman presenting at the Boorloo/WA Chamber Change this morning 🖤🥰❤️
October 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
As someone who grew up on Yamatji (Ynggarda/Watjarri) Country, it was *so* nice to see a multi-businesses-owner Yamatji Badimaya woman presenting at the Boorloo/WA Chamber Change this morning 🖤🥰❤️
Reposted by Nikki Vera @ Studio Nyx 💜
#BREAKING 🚨 Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, according to a report by a United Nations Commision of Inquiry
The report has found Israeli authorities have "intended to kill as many Palestinians as possible" and committed the crime against humanity of extermination
The report has found Israeli authorities have "intended to kill as many Palestinians as possible" and committed the crime against humanity of extermination
September 16, 2025 at 7:56 AM
#BREAKING 🚨 Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, according to a report by a United Nations Commision of Inquiry
The report has found Israeli authorities have "intended to kill as many Palestinians as possible" and committed the crime against humanity of extermination
The report has found Israeli authorities have "intended to kill as many Palestinians as possible" and committed the crime against humanity of extermination
Reposted by Nikki Vera @ Studio Nyx 💜
An introduction to heading accessibility, from empty headings, skipped heading levels, missing first-level headings, no heading structure, to “possible headings” (text styled to look like a heading but not marked up as one). These issues make navigation harder for screen reader and braille users.
5 heading accessibility issues to avoid - Pope Tech Blog
In this video, we cover five heading accessibility issues.
blog.pope.tech
September 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
An introduction to heading accessibility, from empty headings, skipped heading levels, missing first-level headings, no heading structure, to “possible headings” (text styled to look like a heading but not marked up as one). These issues make navigation harder for screen reader and braille users.
Reposted by Nikki Vera @ Studio Nyx 💜
So new studies showcase that the more you know how GenAi works, the less likely you are to use it! 😌
This reminds me of ai advocates who claim that those who refuse to use GenAi do so because they dont know how it works, yet it’s the opposite!
The less you know the more you are likely to use GenAi
This reminds me of ai advocates who claim that those who refuse to use GenAi do so because they dont know how it works, yet it’s the opposite!
The less you know the more you are likely to use GenAi
The Less You Know About AI, the More You Are Likely to Use It
AI can seem magical to those with low AI literacy, a new study finds. That, in turn, might make them more willing to try it.
www.wsj.com
September 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
So new studies showcase that the more you know how GenAi works, the less likely you are to use it! 😌
This reminds me of ai advocates who claim that those who refuse to use GenAi do so because they dont know how it works, yet it’s the opposite!
The less you know the more you are likely to use GenAi
This reminds me of ai advocates who claim that those who refuse to use GenAi do so because they dont know how it works, yet it’s the opposite!
The less you know the more you are likely to use GenAi
Reposted by Nikki Vera @ Studio Nyx 💜
Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is a free virtual conference about accessibility, happening on September 16 - 17. The line up is amazing, you need to check it out: conference.webaim.org/
Web Accessibility in Mind Conference: Home
The Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is presented by WebAIM in partnership with Pope Tech. This virtual conference will provide conference participants with content that will help them mature their practice in digital accessibility. Our goals include:
conference.webaim.org
September 4, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is a free virtual conference about accessibility, happening on September 16 - 17. The line up is amazing, you need to check it out: conference.webaim.org/
Reposted by Nikki Vera @ Studio Nyx 💜
Get the hell off Substack before you literally can’t anymore without blowing up your business
August 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Get the hell off Substack before you literally can’t anymore without blowing up your business
When you start getting these emails the day after you unsubscribe from someone's list...
(I actually replied to the first one to say "I've unsubscribed from your list, don't threaten to remove me, just stop emailing me")
Don't do this. It's both illegal and fucking annoying 🙃
(I actually replied to the first one to say "I've unsubscribed from your list, don't threaten to remove me, just stop emailing me")
Don't do this. It's both illegal and fucking annoying 🙃
August 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
When you start getting these emails the day after you unsubscribe from someone's list...
(I actually replied to the first one to say "I've unsubscribed from your list, don't threaten to remove me, just stop emailing me")
Don't do this. It's both illegal and fucking annoying 🙃
(I actually replied to the first one to say "I've unsubscribed from your list, don't threaten to remove me, just stop emailing me")
Don't do this. It's both illegal and fucking annoying 🙃
Reposted by Nikki Vera @ Studio Nyx 💜
Hi authors! Please remember to file a claim!
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Hi authors! Please remember to file a claim!
Q: Where are all the queer, ND, disabled, chronically ill, Indigenous, POC, and/or otherwise-marginalised small biz folks on Bluesky?
I'd love if folks could share this around so I can find my people!
If this is you: Reply or repost and share a lil about you and your biz! 💜✨
I'd love if folks could share this around so I can find my people!
If this is you: Reply or repost and share a lil about you and your biz! 💜✨
August 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Q: Where are all the queer, ND, disabled, chronically ill, Indigenous, POC, and/or otherwise-marginalised small biz folks on Bluesky?
I'd love if folks could share this around so I can find my people!
If this is you: Reply or repost and share a lil about you and your biz! 💜✨
I'd love if folks could share this around so I can find my people!
If this is you: Reply or repost and share a lil about you and your biz! 💜✨
Reposted by Nikki Vera @ Studio Nyx 💜
"After years of depicting Klarna as an AI-first company, the fintech’s CEO reversed himself, telling Bloomberg the company was once again recruiting humans after the AI approach led to “lower quality""
fortune.com/2025/05/09/k...
fortune.com/2025/05/09/k...
As Klarna flips from AI-first to hiring people again, a new landmark survey reveals most AI projects fail to deliver
Just 1 in 4 AI investments bring in the ROI they promise—but CEOs just can’t resist the technology.
fortune.com
May 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"After years of depicting Klarna as an AI-first company, the fintech’s CEO reversed himself, telling Bloomberg the company was once again recruiting humans after the AI approach led to “lower quality""
fortune.com/2025/05/09/k...
fortune.com/2025/05/09/k...
Trans rights are human rights 💜
If anyone's rights can be violated, everyone's rights can be violated.
If anyone's rights can be violated, everyone's rights can be violated.
May 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Trans rights are human rights 💜
If anyone's rights can be violated, everyone's rights can be violated.
If anyone's rights can be violated, everyone's rights can be violated.
Want to make your content more accessible but find WCAG confusing and overwhelming?
The team at AAArdvark have put together a resource of WCAG in Plain English! 🤩
WCAGInPlainEnglish.com
The team at AAArdvark have put together a resource of WCAG in Plain English! 🤩
WCAGInPlainEnglish.com
WCAG in Plain English - AAArdvark
A plain-language guide to WCAG accessibility standards. Friendly explanations that make accessibility easier to understand, one criterion at a time.
WCAGInPlainEnglish.com
April 28, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Want to make your content more accessible but find WCAG confusing and overwhelming?
The team at AAArdvark have put together a resource of WCAG in Plain English! 🤩
WCAGInPlainEnglish.com
The team at AAArdvark have put together a resource of WCAG in Plain English! 🤩
WCAGInPlainEnglish.com
Finally set up a website for a side project I've been working on 🥰
(And domain, custom email address, email list, and welcome sequence)
(And domain, custom email address, email list, and welcome sequence)
My edition of Culpeper's Herbal now has its own home on the internet - complete with the ability to sign up for email updates as the project progresses to publication 🤩
Check it out at www.CulpepersHerbal.net 🖤🌿✨ /|\
Check it out at www.CulpepersHerbal.net 🖤🌿✨ /|\
April 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Finally set up a website for a side project I've been working on 🥰
(And domain, custom email address, email list, and welcome sequence)
(And domain, custom email address, email list, and welcome sequence)
Time's running out! Don't miss the ultimate Neurodivergent Business Bundle! 🤩
Over $1,500 worth of exclusive products from 39 experts await you - but hurry, the bundle closes in 24 hours! ✨
Check it out here: https://StudioNyx.co/neurodivergent-business-bundle 💖
Over $1,500 worth of exclusive products from 39 experts await you - but hurry, the bundle closes in 24 hours! ✨
Check it out here: https://StudioNyx.co/neurodivergent-business-bundle 💖
March 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Time's running out! Don't miss the ultimate Neurodivergent Business Bundle! 🤩
Over $1,500 worth of exclusive products from 39 experts await you - but hurry, the bundle closes in 24 hours! ✨
Check it out here: https://StudioNyx.co/neurodivergent-business-bundle 💖
Over $1,500 worth of exclusive products from 39 experts await you - but hurry, the bundle closes in 24 hours! ✨
Check it out here: https://StudioNyx.co/neurodivergent-business-bundle 💖
Calling all ND biz pals: the Neurodivergent Business Bundle is officially open! 🤩
We've for over $1,500 worth of resources & trainings by 39 neurodivergent and expert contributors who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of our community - all available 100% free! ✨
We've for over $1,500 worth of resources & trainings by 39 neurodivergent and expert contributors who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of our community - all available 100% free! ✨
March 17, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Calling all ND biz pals: the Neurodivergent Business Bundle is officially open! 🤩
We've for over $1,500 worth of resources & trainings by 39 neurodivergent and expert contributors who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of our community - all available 100% free! ✨
We've for over $1,500 worth of resources & trainings by 39 neurodivergent and expert contributors who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of our community - all available 100% free! ✨
The world isn't made for you, but... your business can be!
We've got almost 40 ND business experts for this year's Neurodivergent Business Bundle: We've got resources, trainings/workshops, expert Q&As, and networking events to help build a business (and life!) that really works for you 💜
We've got almost 40 ND business experts for this year's Neurodivergent Business Bundle: We've got resources, trainings/workshops, expert Q&As, and networking events to help build a business (and life!) that really works for you 💜
March 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The world isn't made for you, but... your business can be!
We've got almost 40 ND business experts for this year's Neurodivergent Business Bundle: We've got resources, trainings/workshops, expert Q&As, and networking events to help build a business (and life!) that really works for you 💜
We've got almost 40 ND business experts for this year's Neurodivergent Business Bundle: We've got resources, trainings/workshops, expert Q&As, and networking events to help build a business (and life!) that really works for you 💜
The waitlist for the #NeurodivergentBusinessBundle is now open! 🤩
Run by and for the neurodivergent community, we've got over $1,500 worth of value with contributions from 30+ neurodivergent experts contributing to this awesome event ✨
Check it out at studionyx.co/NDBB 💜
Run by and for the neurodivergent community, we've got over $1,500 worth of value with contributions from 30+ neurodivergent experts contributing to this awesome event ✨
Check it out at studionyx.co/NDBB 💜
March 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The waitlist for the #NeurodivergentBusinessBundle is now open! 🤩
Run by and for the neurodivergent community, we've got over $1,500 worth of value with contributions from 30+ neurodivergent experts contributing to this awesome event ✨
Check it out at studionyx.co/NDBB 💜
Run by and for the neurodivergent community, we've got over $1,500 worth of value with contributions from 30+ neurodivergent experts contributing to this awesome event ✨
Check it out at studionyx.co/NDBB 💜
Today's lesson: Don't email tired 😭
I based a bulk email about my bundle on a previous email.
It updated the email content, but not the subject, preview OR recipients.
I could not have caused more confusion if I tried!
Helluva mess to try clean up at 4am after the seroquel has kicked in 😅
I based a bulk email about my bundle on a previous email.
It updated the email content, but not the subject, preview OR recipients.
I could not have caused more confusion if I tried!
Helluva mess to try clean up at 4am after the seroquel has kicked in 😅
February 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Today's lesson: Don't email tired 😭
I based a bulk email about my bundle on a previous email.
It updated the email content, but not the subject, preview OR recipients.
I could not have caused more confusion if I tried!
Helluva mess to try clean up at 4am after the seroquel has kicked in 😅
I based a bulk email about my bundle on a previous email.
It updated the email content, but not the subject, preview OR recipients.
I could not have caused more confusion if I tried!
Helluva mess to try clean up at 4am after the seroquel has kicked in 😅
Reposted by Nikki Vera @ Studio Nyx 💜
As a mostly-housebound disabled human with severe CFS/ME, going to in-person events is a Big Deal, and I often come home not really being sure if the event was worth the health cost...
Thanks #PWAC2025 for once again being an event I come home from with a full heart and zero regrets 🥰💜
Thanks #PWAC2025 for once again being an event I come home from with a full heart and zero regrets 🥰💜
February 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
As a mostly-housebound disabled human with severe CFS/ME, going to in-person events is a Big Deal, and I often come home not really being sure if the event was worth the health cost...
Thanks #PWAC2025 for once again being an event I come home from with a full heart and zero regrets 🥰💜
Thanks #PWAC2025 for once again being an event I come home from with a full heart and zero regrets 🥰💜
A mood 😅
Steps to writing an email as an anxious AuDHDer:
1: Nonsensically spam all the thoughts in my brain
2: Meticulously proofread, edit, & check for polite tone
3: "Whatever! It's good enough, just send it!"
4: *sends*
5: Panic that my words will be misinterpreted & I'll somehow be in trouble 🙃
1: Nonsensically spam all the thoughts in my brain
2: Meticulously proofread, edit, & check for polite tone
3: "Whatever! It's good enough, just send it!"
4: *sends*
5: Panic that my words will be misinterpreted & I'll somehow be in trouble 🙃
January 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
A mood 😅
Reposted by Nikki Vera @ Studio Nyx 💜
Sidebar to this: it's atually something I was taught on a management training course....you have to repeat a piece of info many times before anyone notices it. EG if you're sharing a new strategy with your team, you have to say it til you're sick even then someone will say "what is it again?"
Every time I think I've been wanging on about my upcoming/recent book until I'm blue in teh face and everyone has died of boredom, I will hear someone be surprised that I have a new book out...no one pays attention like you do to your own stuff, you need to talk about it 50 times to be heard once!
I will say it again, you need to be more obnoxious bout your projects. Your comics, your novels, your tarot cards, patreon, ko-fi, whatever! I promise someone will think "Oh! I didn't know they had that!"
January 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Sidebar to this: it's atually something I was taught on a management training course....you have to repeat a piece of info many times before anyone notices it. EG if you're sharing a new strategy with your team, you have to say it til you're sick even then someone will say "what is it again?"
Sharing this for Survival Day. Always was, always will be ❤️💛🖤
CW: Contains the voice of a deceased Elder.
youtu.be/TnIQoWWKQG4
CW: Contains the voice of a deceased Elder.
youtu.be/TnIQoWWKQG4
Baker Boy - Survive ft. Uncle Jack Charles
YouTube video by BakerBoyVEVO
youtu.be
January 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Sharing this for Survival Day. Always was, always will be ❤️💛🖤
CW: Contains the voice of a deceased Elder.
youtu.be/TnIQoWWKQG4
CW: Contains the voice of a deceased Elder.
youtu.be/TnIQoWWKQG4
Reposted by Nikki Vera @ Studio Nyx 💜
2025 IN: Giving money to artists
2025 OUT: Giving water to LLM machines.
2025 OUT: Giving water to LLM machines.
January 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM
2025 IN: Giving money to artists
2025 OUT: Giving water to LLM machines.
2025 OUT: Giving water to LLM machines.