My Thoughts

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…

https://youtu.be/1VIZ89FEjYI Official Trailer for Raya and the Last Dragon Spoiler Alert! This review reveals key plot points from Raya and the Last Dragon. If you haven’t seen the film yet, you might want to save this post for later! Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon isn’t just a movie—it’s a…

Crafting a story, particularly for children, is a task that's as exciting as it is challenging. Constructing a narrative, curating the characters, and delineating an engaging plot requires not only a creative mind but also a structured methodology. A well-devised narrative structure, which pivots on the dual aspects of plot…