Nor Sanavongsay

It started with a tweet. Well, twenty-two of them actually. Back in 2011, Pixar story artist Emma Coats shared what she'd learned about storytelling while working at the studio that gave us Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and Up. Her insights quickly became known as "Pixar's 22 Rules of Storytelling," though…

Turning another year older. Crazy, right? It feels like just yesterday I was that kid, you know, the one who lived for Saturday morning cartoons. 1984. Nine years old, just getting into comics and trying to draw all my favorite superheroes. And man, I’d trudge a mile to Channing Elementary,…

Welcome! My journey into UX Design began in the 90s when my love for art and technology first intersected. From early experiments with AppleScript to creating interactive Flash websites, my path has led me to focus on Design Systems. Today, I want to share ten essential skills that make a…

We're All Suckers for a Good Story From the time we were kids huddled around the campfire to our current obsession with the latest binge-worthy series, humans love stories. Turns out, this ancient quirk of our brains is the secret to making websites and apps that people actually connect with.…

A New Playground for Your Skills Are you a career-changer with a background in graphic design and coding? Excellent, you're in the right place. UX Design is the natural extension of your skill set. It's where functionality meets aesthetics, where you don't just make things look good; you make them…

Have you ever dreamed of bringing a children's book to life? Let me take you behind the scenes and share the ups and downs of creating my first book! The Beginnings of an Enchanting Tale Our first stop is where every tale begins—a spark of inspiration. For me, my dad,…

Ever wondered what makes a children's book captivating? A fantastic story lets kids learn about the world, explore feelings, and relate to others, all while being transported to an imaginary world! The secret sauce? Making stories engaging enough to hold their buzzing, active minds. Writing Tips that Make Stories Pop…