Andy Carolan :prami:

Illustrator and Graphic Designer | Vegan | He/Him | Interested in #design, #creativity, #illustration, #remoteworking, and #sustainability

Profile Picture by me. Header by me.

#fedi22 #searchable

portfolio: https://andycarolan.com
all my links: https://andycarolan.com/links
my user manual: https://andycarolan.com/myusermanual
Timeline: https://andycarolan.com/timeline

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andycarolan_at_social.lol@momostr.pink

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2024-08-03 13:03:27

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Before becoming vegan, I used to kinda like Twinkies. Always reminds me of that scene from Ghostbusters lol

2024-08-03 13:01:58

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BBQ Spam?!

2024-07-26 17:02:37

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What about you? What do you use? @npub1hrg…7yzk

2024-07-26 16:08:05

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Ivory on both iOS and MacOS. Might try something else though as it's nearly been a year I think @npub1hrg…7yzk

2024-07-25 10:41:43

I just bought a couple of bags of coffee, one bag of whole-bean and another ground at the roastery, and all I could smell on the way back to the car was freshly ground coffee.
10/10 would recommend ❤️

2024-07-24 13:12:20

Oh now these are very nice! #vegan
https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/112/841/636/776/822/249/original/733ade7bc3064d1e.jpeg

2024-07-24 11:38:56

Sometimes, when it's quiet at night, if you listen closely, you can hear an experienced freelance designer/illustrator wishing they had even a part time remote design role.
Or a role managing a social media account, because they have a proven track record of doing that too.
… something to help pay the bills between client work.
Then the noises are replaced by the sound of an espresso machine as they prepare themselves for another day at their desk.
https://andycarolan.com
#getfedihired

2024-07-22 15:20:43

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Tomatoes need to have a chat with Bell Peppers... they know what's what! Nice texture, no slime and minimal seeds that are easy to remove.
Oh and multiple colors!

2024-07-22 15:17:11

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Not a fan of the texture of Tomatoes.
Showing off with all those seeds... I mean what are they trying to prove anyway?

2024-07-22 15:15:09

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VBLTK for me
(Vegan Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Ketchup)
Toasted or not... it's all good!

2024-07-22 08:46:37

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I meant more the release of the movies, but yes, I can imagine a lot has changed since 2010! The world has become a much different place, even in the past five years! @npub1nmu…vxd9

2024-07-22 08:39:45

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Maybe it's just me but... 2003... was it really that long ago?! 🫢

2024-07-21 09:19:13

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I never rely on anything Google builds because they all too often kill stuff with little or no warning.
Hope you find another solution!

2024-07-20 08:32:24

Skull #graffiti
https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/112/817/887/051/558/525/original/67ed95d32dedf50c.jpeg

2024-07-20 07:22:25

I have a limited qty of open slots!
Custom Profile Pictures — Commissions open!
🌟 A unique profile picture for £30
🌟 Supplied as a 1000x1000px PNG
🌟 Vector version add-on available
🌟 FREE additional Pride background if requested
🌟 4-5 days delivery
#commissionsopen #kofi #icons #avatars
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2024-07-19 10:18:40

What a time to be alive
https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/112/812/642/581/139/049/original/aa10bb3c73f0f513.mp4

2024-07-17 11:50:59

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I don't disagree. I wonder how quickly manufacturers would scramble to offer refills if they were mandatory at a significant cost reduction over plastic-bottled ones?

2024-07-17 11:14:52

Why are liquid soap refills either more expensive, or exactly the same price as hand dispensers containing the same quantity?
I would argue that most consumers will be reluctant to switch to more sustainable options if prices are no different, or indeed higher 🤷‍♂️
Green Nudge consumers by at least offering small savings!
#Sustainability #Plastics #GreenNudges

2024-07-14 15:05:44

Has anyone here switched from Adobe to Affinity?
I really REALLY don't like what Adobe is doing, and would love to switch.
#Adobe #Affinity

2024-07-11 10:10:48

Ben is an awesome dev and a lovely human! Please #Boost and help him find his next role! #FediHire #jobsearch https://fosstodon.org/@relequestual/112767235531949143

2024-07-11 09:38:46

1033 followers... down from 1038...
Was it something I said? 🤔😅

2024-07-11 09:37:15

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Yeah, they are probably about to be replaced by an AI ‘employee' lol

2024-07-11 08:21:51

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Seriously, who asked for this? Who popped up in a meeting and said “Hey, you know what we should do? We should turn AI bots into actual employees... you know like with real roles and stuff”. 🙄

2024-07-09 08:03:18

Grocery delivery on the way...
"We've picked your items... Good news, we've got everything you ordered."
https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/112/755/487/189/600/708/original/eb41aaf4bc50ac94.mp4

2024-06-27 12:36:54

If you want to check out what tech and apps I use, take a look at my /uses page!
https://www.andycarolan.com/uses
#uses #slashpages

2024-06-24 15:50:41

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You’re welcome! Always happy to see if I can help :)

2024-06-24 15:41:22

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Nice! This is almost an #appdefaults post! @npub1n5d…kvtm

2024-06-17 15:47:17

Slots coming up in July, so if you need an established illustrator/graphic designer, ping me!
https://andycarolan.com
#FediHire

2024-06-14 13:50:35

So, I bought some Sproud Pea Milk, which just arrived. I had been drinking Oatly, but wanted to try something different. Happy with the Barista one so far! Foams really well!
https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/112/615/295/022/312/039/original/69d8fd23ae26e8bc.png

2024-06-08 17:29:25

Wait a minute... how did I end up with so many games with cats in?! 🤔
#TacoCatGoatCheesePizza #ExplodingKittens #Pusheen #MayContainButts #tabletop
https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/112/582/181/633/164/868/original/60c1a80ffb9adff6.jpeg

2024-06-04 07:24:08

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/hellmanns-plant-based-mayonnaise-rebranded-vegan/
This is an interesting example of green nudging. The word "Vegan" does indeed carry a lot of baggage that some people shy away from. If you label the same “Vegan” product as “Plant Based”, there is often less resistance.
#Vegan #GreenNudging #PlantBased

2024-06-01 19:04:11

Found an upside-down house at Milton Keynes 🤔
#MiltonKeynes
https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/112/542/918/121/713/423/original/609e467105ee222b.jpeg

2024-06-01 09:20:18

We only went in to look around 😅 #lego
https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/112/540/622/202/815/286/original/c4a055a655d6e761.jpeg

2024-05-27 16:47:13

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It's a great handheld. Still just as much fun to play,

2024-05-26 18:26:09

Ok I know it’s not The Thousand Year Door on the Switch, but I’m still enjoying it!
#Nintendo #3DS #PaperMario
https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/112/508/794/613/586/320/original/24fcbfe41a855505.jpeg

2024-05-24 09:21:22

Purple and bubbly! #smoothie
https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/112/495/327/915/205/082/original/664a485dea7acd12.jpeg

2024-05-20 15:01:16

I have a rare gap in my work schedule while waiting for feedback and upcoming meetings... who wants me?
https://andycarolan.com
#icons #glyphs #design #illustration
#fedihired

2024-05-20 12:57:24

You shall not pass!
https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/112/473/528/093/836/292/original/304689f4194284ad.jpeg

2024-05-19 14:44:03

Just a bunch of smol updates to my About page https://www.andycarolan.com/about #about

2024-05-17 08:25:25

Maybe it's time for the internet to fork… One for AI, and the rest of the capitalistic crap that the majority of people didn't ask for, and another for actual humans.

2024-05-15 18:00:24

Custom User Icons — Commissions open!
🌟 A unique custom user icon for £20
🌟 Simple design
🌟 Supplied as a 1000x1000px PNG
🌟 Vector version add-on available
🌟 FREE additional Pride background if requested
🌟 1-3 days delivery
‼️ Enter the code “FRESHMUFFINS” at checkout for 15% off (today and tomorrow only)
#commissionsopen #kofi #icons #avatars
https://ko-fi.com/c/a7244dca3c

2024-05-15 12:13:25

Seriously, if you are as tired of AI as I am, then grab my little badges for your site. They are in the usual flavour of 88x31px PNG, and also SVG so you can scale the blurriness away.
They are FREE... however, I am grateful for any size of donation if you are able.
I've got more “No AI!" stuff coming soon to my shop asap that you can 'stick' all over the place https://ko-fi.com/s/4662b19f61

2024-04-25 13:33:53

If you are looking for an experienced illustrator/digital creative, then please consider contacting me!
My portfolio is at https://andycarolan.com and i’m great to work with https://www.andycarolan.com/success-stories
#getfedihired

2024-04-01 16:59:39

Grab my badge pack for FREE (or pay as much as you want to help fund future stuff)
Show visitors to your site that your content is human made and doesn't use AI!
The pack contains 64 88x31px PNG and SVG badges in 8 colors and phrases “made by a human, drawn by a human, human content, written by a human, I am not a robot, never by ai, human content, there's no ai here!”
Finnish version upon request!
#free #badges #AI #smallweb #web #human #noai
https://ko-fi.com/s/4662b19f61

2023-10-19 14:09:38

#Introduction
Hello, my name is Andy (He/Him)
I am a graphic designer and illustrator in the United Kingdom, and I work with people from all over the world!
I am a huge fan of rhythm games. Taiko No Tatsujin, Muse Rush, and Rhythm Tengoku/Paradise are a few of my favorites.
I love science fiction, supernatural, and fantasy movies and TV shows.
Oat Milk Flat White with one Sugar is my go-to coffee.
Vegan for animals, environment, and health.