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Superbloom is committed to changing who technology serves. Always using design to shift power in the tech ecosystem. Formerly known as Simply Secure.

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Superbloom@superbloom· 8d

The International Women's Media Foundation's new Fault Lines Reporting Fund will support investigative reporting on racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, misogyny and other forms of intolerance in the U.S. Learn more and apply now👇 www.iwmf.org/programs/fau... #Journalism #InvestigativeJournalism

Superbloom@superbloom· Jun 2

Cybersecurity advice and security tools often assume a stable internet connection, personal devices, and money. That’s not reality for everyone. Agree or Disagree? Share your thoughts with us by taking our 1-2 minute Polis here 👉 pol.is/5vfdrszvsa #DigitalSecurity #PublicInterestTech #CyberSec

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Superbloom@superbloom· May 28

Security tools are meant to protect people, but they don’t always feel designed for the contexts people are actually in. We’re exploring how people experience this in practice! Take our Polis and share your perspective 👇 pol.is/2bbebkdtyd #DigitalSecurity #UX #CivicTech

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Superbloom@superbloom· May 26

MakeShift brought together designers & technologists to rethink how digital systems are designed, governed, and made accountable. We explored transparency, trust & legibility. What conversations or ideas from the event are still staying with you? Photo credit: Aqua Hsu #MakeShift #DTPR

Superbloom@superbloom· May 26

Be honest: have you ever reduced your security setup because it became unsustainable? We’re collecting experiences here pol.is/3pr7b4kmcx #DigitalSecurity #Privacy #CyberSecurity #UsableSecurity

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Superbloom@superbloom· May 22

Do you trust a security tool more when it clearly explains what it does with your data? We’re exploring how transparency affects trust and adoption. Add your perspective👇 pol.is/5ct554bjmu #DigitalSecurity #Usability #Trust

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Superbloom@superbloom· May 21

Day 1 of MakeShift 2026 yesterday was intense in the best way possible! Workshops, installations, debates, demos, people sketching ideas together on AI governance, accountability & public infrastructure. We also enjoyed the showcase! Now onto Day 2. #MakeShift2026 #PublicInterestTech #DTPR

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Superbloom@superbloom· May 20

MakeShift 2026 starts today in NYC! Over the next 2 days, we’ll be gathering with designers, researchers, technologists & civic practitioners to explore accountability, transparency, participation, and trust in public technologies. makeshift2026.dtpr.io/program #MakeShift2026 #PublicInterestTech

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Superbloom@superbloom· May 19

To what extent can people with no special digital safety background independently evaluate and select security tools that meet their needs? We’re gathering insights on real-world decision-making. Take our 1-2 minute polis: pol.is/2dtekhpvdk #DigitalSecurity #safetytools #UXdesign #digitalsafety

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Superbloom@superbloom· May 15

MakeShift 2026 Public Reception & Showcase is happening next week! We’ll be sharing interactive projects, prototypes & experiments exploring what accountable technology could look and feel like in public life. Join us for presentations from 5 PM. Refreshments provided! #MakeShift2026 #CivicTech

Superbloom@superbloom· May 15

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is one of the most widely recommended security measures. But what happens when the experience is frustrating or unreliable? We’re exploring this tradeoff in our latest Polis. 👉 Share your perspective: pol.is/8udrjxfbnh #DigitalSecurity #2FA #PublicInterestTech

Superbloom@superbloom· May 13

If someone drops a security tool early, is that failure — or a rational decision? As part of our wider research on security tools, we’re collecting views on how people decide what to keep or drop. Share your thoughts here 👉 pol.is/8buydnccfj #DigitalSecurity #Usability #PublicInterestTech

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Superbloom@superbloom· May 11

NGOs often run on a stack of security tools: VPNs + password managers + 2FA. This offers more security in theory, but in practice, it can make day-to-day management harder. Where’s the tipping point? We’re exploring this in our latest 1-2 minute Polis 👇 pol.is/6dmdzed9mu #DigitalSecurity #CivicTech

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Superbloom@superbloom· May 7

We’re running a series of short Polis prompts over the next 2 weeks on #security & #usability for a new Superbloom research project. The focus: how people actually make decisions about security tools in practice. We’ll be sharing 9 questions. Here’s the first 👇 pol.is/8buydnccfj #UX #CivicTech

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Superbloom@superbloom· Apr 24

One big takeaway from #IJF last week? News outlets are rethinking their relationship with Big Tech. The old value exchange is breaking down, and it’s unclear what will replace it in the GenAI era. More collective action is emerging. Missed it? Rewatch the sessions here www.journalismfestival.com

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Speakers from Bluesky, Save Social and Mastodon talk on a panel at Perugia at the International Journalism Festival last week. Speakers are sitting on a panel in a church holding microphones and discussing the fediverse.

Superbloom@superbloom· Apr 10

Still thinking about #MakeShift2026? You’ve got more time to apply! We’ve extended the call for proposals deadline by one week. More details below 👇 📅 New deadline: Friday, April 17 📍 MakeShift 2026 | NYC Design Week ✍ Apply: forms.gle/gbVY6rc93JSm... 🔍 Guide: tinyurl.com/makeshiftguide

Superbloom@superbloom· Apr 8

📣 Final call: MakeShift 2026 call for proposals closes this Friday! We're asking what it would look like to design technology in public spaces that people can actually see, understand, and trust. ✍ Apply here: forms.gle/gbVY6rc93JSm... 🔍 Read our guide: tinyurl.com/makeshiftguide

Superbloom@superbloom· Mar 12

🎉 We’re excited to be running a workshop at NYC School of Data with BetaNYC! We’ll share an early draft of DTPR for AI. 📅 March 28 | 2:30–3:30 PM 📍 CUNY School of Law Register: nycsodata26.sched.com/event/2I0ou/... #NYCSoData #CivicTech #DTPR

Superbloom@superbloom· Mar 9

Call for Proposals - MakeShift 2026: Accountable Tech by Design Digital and AI systems shape public life, but most people can’t see how they work. We invite designers, artists, technologists, and researchers to reimagine how we design technologies that are legible, accountable, and trustworthy.

Superbloom@superbloom· Mar 4

We worked with Throneless Tech to stress-test Bitpart, a secure comms platform for journalists & activists. Using Disaster Games and Personas Non Grata, we mapped risks across the human stack. Key takeaway: sustainability, governance & documentation are security. superbloom.design/learning/blo...

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Superbloom@superbloom· Feb 12

At #PfPLondon, we heard powerful ideas on the future of publishing. @aendra.com showed how publishers can design their own newsfeeds on Bluesky. Interledger argued for micropayments to save journalism. @newsmastfoundation.org shared how it built a news app to support community-led local journalism.

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Superbloom@superbloom· Feb 9

Join us for tomorrow's new virtual session: Encryption & Feminism: Reimagining Child Safety Without Surveillance 🗓️ 10 Feb | 16:00 GMT If you missed this conversation at #MozFest, we’re bringing it online! Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #civictech #encryption #surveillance

Superbloom@superbloom· Jan 28

Last week, Helpful Places + Superbloom teams came together during I-Corps training, supported by the National Science Foundation. Many thanks to our friends at @svanyc.bsky.social MFA ixD for hosting us for the week & helping us make the most out of the training! #DTPR #Training #Teamwork

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Superbloom@superbloom· Jan 15

Trying to bring #UX into your #product development? Thinking about using #STRUDEL Kit? Join us for our next UX Office Hours for live feedback and practical guidance. 🗓 Jan 21, 2026 · 12pm ET / 9am PT 🔗 go.lbl.gov/StrudelOH (no sign-up) Bring questions or prototypes! Cc / @ucbids.bsky.social

Superbloom@superbloom· Dec 15

Building on #Nostr or interested in decentralized social networks? We want to hear from you! We’re conducting a community survey on behalf of Nostr to understand how people worldwide use the protocol! ✍️ Take the survey now: survey.superbloom.design/878514 #OpenSource #Survey #Decentralization

Superbloom@superbloom· Dec 11

Calling all devs, builders, and people interested in decentralized social networks! Nostr is gathering insights to learn how its global community engages with the platform & what support it needs going forward. ✍ Take the survey survey.superbloom.design/878514 #DecentralizedSocial #OpenProtocols

Superbloom@superbloom· Dec 10

We were thrilled to join the #MozFest2025 session "Encryption and Feminism: Reimagining Child Safety Without Surveillance.” Join us for the next session on 10 Feb 4 pm GMT, to discuss how we can protect children without resorting to surveillance. Register here 👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Superbloom@superbloom· Dec 5

Calling all #Nostr developers, creators, and community builders! We’d love to hear how you’re using the protocol and how you see the ecosystem growing. Your voice matters! Take the survey👇 & share your perspective survey.superbloom.design/878514 #Decentralization #OpenSource #CommunitySurvey

Superbloom@superbloom· Dec 2

This #GivingTuesday, help us to keep changing who tech serves. Your donation to Superbloom supports our fellowships, resources, and global design community. Every dollar goes directly to our nonprofit mission via Every.org. 💚 Donate here: www.every.org/superbloom #CivicTech #Design4Good

Superbloom@superbloom· Nov 14

Need UX support or help exploring how STRUDEL fits into your product roadmap? Join STRUDEL’s next UX Office Hours for live feedback from Superbloom. 🗓 Wed, Nov 19, 2025 – 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT 💬 Focus: General UX support 🔗 go.lbl.gov/StrudelOH /cc @ucbids.bsky.social #UX #Design #OpenSource