Kat Beller
@katbeller.bsky.social
Graphic designer & design educator in Vancouver, BC 🍁
Focusing on open-source tools and barrier free education.
Also: Star Wars nerd, gym regular, and living with my wife + our cats Cassian and Harvey ❤️
Focusing on open-source tools and barrier free education.
Also: Star Wars nerd, gym regular, and living with my wife + our cats Cassian and Harvey ❤️
[1/4] Announcement time! I'm honoured to be part of the 2nd wave of @penpot.app Ambassadors, representing Canada 🇨🇦
Being an ambassador for Penpot is bringing many of my passions together: advocating for open-source tools in design, removing barriers from education & bringing the community together.
Being an ambassador for Penpot is bringing many of my passions together: advocating for open-source tools in design, removing barriers from education & bringing the community together.
August 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
[1/4] Announcement time! I'm honoured to be part of the 2nd wave of @penpot.app Ambassadors, representing Canada 🇨🇦
Being an ambassador for Penpot is bringing many of my passions together: advocating for open-source tools in design, removing barriers from education & bringing the community together.
Being an ambassador for Penpot is bringing many of my passions together: advocating for open-source tools in design, removing barriers from education & bringing the community together.
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In other cool OSS news womenofopensource.org has been updated!
Women of Open Source – Welcome to the Women of Open Source Community.
womenofopensource.org
August 10, 2026 at 1:56 PM
In other cool OSS news womenofopensource.org has been updated!
Reposted by Kat Beller
Reposted by Kat Beller
Reposted by Kat Beller
I picked up almost as much from the library as I did from school—real history, not that polished nonsense we were fed!
August 1, 2026 at 8:36 PM
I picked up almost as much from the library as I did from school—real history, not that polished nonsense we were fed!
@darlingmissnyx.bsky.social do you remember this scene?
Sailor moon hitting her knee so badly her pain is depicted as her as a skeleton with hair bones is a perfect visual gag.
August 1, 2026 at 11:52 PM
@darlingmissnyx.bsky.social do you remember this scene?
I just love how this root is trying to hold on to dear life. I think I never related more to a tree 🤣
July 31, 2026 at 2:47 AM
I just love how this root is trying to hold on to dear life. I think I never related more to a tree 🤣
Hey everybody! How is it going?
Life's been hectic, so I ended up not being on social media a lot. (Classic introvert social withdrawal - if you know, you know).
I'm planning to be online more regularly, but can't promise anything 😊 Bye~
Life's been hectic, so I ended up not being on social media a lot. (Classic introvert social withdrawal - if you know, you know).
I'm planning to be online more regularly, but can't promise anything 😊 Bye~
March 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Hey everybody! How is it going?
Life's been hectic, so I ended up not being on social media a lot. (Classic introvert social withdrawal - if you know, you know).
I'm planning to be online more regularly, but can't promise anything 😊 Bye~
Life's been hectic, so I ended up not being on social media a lot. (Classic introvert social withdrawal - if you know, you know).
I'm planning to be online more regularly, but can't promise anything 😊 Bye~
Oh, I can't wait to update to Cosmic Alpha 6 tonight!!! Beta will be available soon (says the blog). Excited 🦾🦾🦾
#Linux #OpenSource #Rust
#Linux #OpenSource #Rust
COSMIC Alpha 6: Big Leaps Forward
New accessibility features, workspaces polish, desktop icons, and more!
buff.ly
February 23, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Oh, I can't wait to update to Cosmic Alpha 6 tonight!!! Beta will be available soon (says the blog). Excited 🦾🦾🦾
#Linux #OpenSource #Rust
#Linux #OpenSource #Rust
Over the weekend, I installed the new COSMIC OS by System76 on my 15-year-old laptop. I loved PopOS, and this new OS is impressive too! It's sleek, clean, and offers more customization than standard Gnome. I’m tempted to install it on all my devices (but gotta stop myself!!!).
#Linux #OpenSource
#Linux #OpenSource
COSMIC
A New Desktop Environment
We aim to liberate the computer with a new desktop environment powerful enough to build custom OS experiences — for users, developers, and makers of any device with a screen.
buff.ly
February 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Over the weekend, I installed the new COSMIC OS by System76 on my 15-year-old laptop. I loved PopOS, and this new OS is impressive too! It's sleek, clean, and offers more customization than standard Gnome. I’m tempted to install it on all my devices (but gotta stop myself!!!).
#Linux #OpenSource
#Linux #OpenSource
Still working on my personal projects and the #CloneTrooper calendar concept. Progress is slow 😅, but I'm getting closer to completing the base. Some adjustments are needed as the bottom third of the helmet looks too empty, yet I don't want to add too much detail.
February 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Still working on my personal projects and the #CloneTrooper calendar concept. Progress is slow 😅, but I'm getting closer to completing the base. Some adjustments are needed as the bottom third of the helmet looks too empty, yet I don't want to add too much detail.
Another busy week here, at some point I will catch up with everyone and post updates!!! If you're in #Vancouver, it'd be cool to meetup for any of the events below 🦾
Wed, Feb 19: Vancouver Game Dev Series
Thu, Feb 20: Type Brigade No. 55
Sat, Feb 22: French Screen Reading at Studio 16
Wed, Feb 19: Vancouver Game Dev Series
Thu, Feb 20: Type Brigade No. 55
Sat, Feb 22: French Screen Reading at Studio 16
February 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Another busy week here, at some point I will catch up with everyone and post updates!!! If you're in #Vancouver, it'd be cool to meetup for any of the events below 🦾
Wed, Feb 19: Vancouver Game Dev Series
Thu, Feb 20: Type Brigade No. 55
Sat, Feb 22: French Screen Reading at Studio 16
Wed, Feb 19: Vancouver Game Dev Series
Thu, Feb 20: Type Brigade No. 55
Sat, Feb 22: French Screen Reading at Studio 16
I attended a free boxing class today and it was intense! I expected basic activities like shadowboxing and punching bags, but my martial arts background didn't prepare me for an hour of blocking punches and getting hit by my own wrists/gloves. I have newfound respect for the sport 👊
February 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I attended a free boxing class today and it was intense! I expected basic activities like shadowboxing and punching bags, but my martial arts background didn't prepare me for an hour of blocking punches and getting hit by my own wrists/gloves. I have newfound respect for the sport 👊
I've completed the Boba Fett Train Like a Trooper Series! It was fun, especially the dynamic kettlebell moves. I'm starting the 212th Battalion series now, and hoping the Jango Fett series is out after!
I share my #Workout on Hevy: https://buff.ly/3Qker1t
I share my #Workout on Hevy: https://buff.ly/3Qker1t
February 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I've completed the Boba Fett Train Like a Trooper Series! It was fun, especially the dynamic kettlebell moves. I'm starting the 212th Battalion series now, and hoping the Jango Fett series is out after!
I share my #Workout on Hevy: https://buff.ly/3Qker1t
I share my #Workout on Hevy: https://buff.ly/3Qker1t
I'll be going to my first #Linux meetup today! Not sure what to expect, I tend to stay out of developer circles because it's all over my head 😅 But it looks like a cool community with Q&A's and support time built into the meetup. Hoping for the best 🦾
February 16, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I'll be going to my first #Linux meetup today! Not sure what to expect, I tend to stay out of developer circles because it's all over my head 😅 But it looks like a cool community with Q&A's and support time built into the meetup. Hoping for the best 🦾
Happy Valentine's Day!!! Nothing special happening here, we're resting from last night's opera extravaganza. Maybe I can whip up a nice homemade dinner for my wife 💖💖💖
February 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Happy Valentine's Day!!! Nothing special happening here, we're resting from last night's opera extravaganza. Maybe I can whip up a nice homemade dinner for my wife 💖💖💖
We are going to see the opera "Flight" tonight! (https://buff.ly/41cDPMQ) Apparently a movie is based on it - or vice versa? I don't know, but excited to go see it!
Flight – Vancouver Opera
In the unlikely setting of an airport departure lounge, Jonathan Dove’s must-see modern masterpiece soars with comedy and compassion.
buff.ly
February 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We are going to see the opera "Flight" tonight! (https://buff.ly/41cDPMQ) Apparently a movie is based on it - or vice versa? I don't know, but excited to go see it!
Passport update! It's already in my hands!!! Only took two weeks instead of 4–6 weeks. Good ol' Germany being efficient 🦾🦾🦾 Now I only need to get my PR card renewed, and I can travel again. I'm so freakin' excited!!! 🎊🎊🎊
February 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Passport update! It's already in my hands!!! Only took two weeks instead of 4–6 weeks. Good ol' Germany being efficient 🦾🦾🦾 Now I only need to get my PR card renewed, and I can travel again. I'm so freakin' excited!!! 🎊🎊🎊
Reposted by Kat Beller
It was @shicaraweibelvo.bsky.social birthday on the 9th!!! We painted our first figurines, went to hot pot at Cho Cho's (Metrotown) and had breakfast the next day at Yolks in Vancouver. No pictures... we had too much fun 🤣
Such an awesome weekend, happy birthday 🥰🥰🥰
Such an awesome weekend, happy birthday 🥰🥰🥰
February 12, 2025 at 12:19 AM
It was @shicaraweibelvo.bsky.social birthday on the 9th!!! We painted our first figurines, went to hot pot at Cho Cho's (Metrotown) and had breakfast the next day at Yolks in Vancouver. No pictures... we had too much fun 🤣
Such an awesome weekend, happy birthday 🥰🥰🥰
Such an awesome weekend, happy birthday 🥰🥰🥰
I teach various #Branding classes and always recommend this website: Branding Style Guides (https://buff.ly/3qxzVJ4). To download, you need to create a free account (using an email alias like SimpleLogin).
My faves are National Geographic, Tokyo Olympics 2020, and Discord. Go browse!!!
My faves are National Geographic, Tokyo Olympics 2020, and Discord. Go browse!!!
The branding style guidelines documents archive
Welcome to the brand design manual documents directory. Search over our worldwide style assets handpicked collection, access to PDF documents for inspiration.
BrandingStyleGuides.com
February 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I teach various #Branding classes and always recommend this website: Branding Style Guides (https://buff.ly/3qxzVJ4). To download, you need to create a free account (using an email alias like SimpleLogin).
My faves are National Geographic, Tokyo Olympics 2020, and Discord. Go browse!!!
My faves are National Geographic, Tokyo Olympics 2020, and Discord. Go browse!!!
Another cool website I've found is "Interface In Game", a collection of video game #UI (https://buff.ly/2wPbT6s). There are screenshots and videos of game interfaces, which is fascinating if you're researching #GameInterfaceDesign for a project. Or just another rabbit hole to get lost in 😅
Interface In Game | Collection of video games UI | Screenshots and videos
Explore a collection of video games UI interfaces, screenshots and videos. This creative tool is for video games lovers and game designers to get inspiration and help the creative process.
buff.ly
February 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Another cool website I've found is "Interface In Game", a collection of video game #UI (https://buff.ly/2wPbT6s). There are screenshots and videos of game interfaces, which is fascinating if you're researching #GameInterfaceDesign for a project. Or just another rabbit hole to get lost in 😅
Reposted by Kat Beller
I just came across the coolest website: https://buff.ly/3G77bBI
If you're looking for an #OpenSource alternative to most apps, you'll be able to find it here! 👀 I've been browsing for hours...
If you're looking for an #OpenSource alternative to most apps, you'll be able to find it here! 👀 I've been browsing for hours...
Open Source Alternatives To Proprietary Software
The world's largest directory for open source software. Discover 500+ popular open source alternatives to proprietary software products. 100% free.
buff.ly
February 9, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I just came across the coolest website: https://buff.ly/3G77bBI
If you're looking for an #OpenSource alternative to most apps, you'll be able to find it here! 👀 I've been browsing for hours...
If you're looking for an #OpenSource alternative to most apps, you'll be able to find it here! 👀 I've been browsing for hours...