Skip to main content
Category

My Thoughts

My Thoughts

Nine, nunchucks, and now forty-nine

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,…
Nor Sanavongsay
February 28, 2024
My Thoughts

10 Essential Skills for Mastering UX Design

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…
Nor Sanavongsay
June 7, 2023
My Thoughts

Storytelling in User Experience Design

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.…
Nor Sanavongsay
May 29, 2023
My Thoughts

Pivot Your Career to User Experience Design

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…
Nor Sanavongsay
April 27, 2023
My Thoughts

How to Write Engaging Stories for Kids

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…
Nor Sanavongsay
November 15, 2022
My Thoughts

Generating Ideas for Children’s Books

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…
Nor Sanavongsay
July 8, 2020