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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
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How to Crush Your Design Test

Let's be honest—design interviews can be nerve-wracking. I know, because those first few years of my career were a wild ride. From Geocities "webmaster" to where I am now, one thing has stayed true: the best way to prove yourself is to always keep growing. My "Maybe I'll Phone It…
Nor Sanavongsay
July 15, 2014
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Why I Love to Code

println("Hello World!") Just this week, I wrapped up another iOS app, a playful ABCs flashcard app. In a couple of weeks, it will be launched in the App Store, helping children discover their ABCs with silly animals that were brought to life by a friend's hand and my code. This…
Nor Sanavongsay
June 10, 2014
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Mu Yu Phu, Pig on a Hill

IN LAO ໝູຢູ່ພູບໍ່ມີມູ່.ໝູລົງພູໄປຫາມູ່.ໝູເປັນມູ່ນໍາໜູໄດ້ບໍ?ໝູເປັນມູ່ນໍາໜູໄດ້ຢູ່! ENGLISH PHONETICS Mu yu phu baw mee mu.Mu loang phu pai ha mu.Mu pen mu num nu dai bo?Mu pen mu num nu dai yu! TRANSLATION Pig on a hill hasn't any friends.Strolling down the hill to find a friend.Can a pig be a friend with a…
Nor Sanavongsay
May 5, 2014
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How I Learned to Draw

"Every artist was first an amateur." Ralph Waldo Emerson You know, that old saying "practice makes perfect?" Well, when it comes to drawing, it's absolutely true. I started way back when I was just a kid, totally hooked on how lines could turn into shapes and faces right there on…
Nor Sanavongsay
April 14, 2014
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The Lifelong Journey of Learning

“Life is a never-ending process of learning, understanding, and growing.” This philosophy has been instilled in me since my early years, thanks to my father, who used to say, "If you don't know how to do something, figure it out." Growing up, I had an insatiable curiosity. I found immense…
Nor Sanavongsay
April 10, 2014
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The Art of Becoming “Good”

Martial arts legend Bruce Lee once remarked, “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” This adage resonates with me, not for the fear it instills, but for the wisdom it imparts about mastering a…
Nor Sanavongsay
January 28, 2014
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Re-imagining a Legend

I've always dreamed about making comic books as a kid. I drew all the time. Stories were my passion. I'm beyond ecstatic to have this first book published. Designing the trickster is tricky I wrote a few comic strips based on the character some time ago. I made a ton…
Nor Sanavongsay
January 12, 2014
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Fail Your Way to Success

Failure isn't just a stepping stone to success—it's the path itself. Think of Michael Jordan: "I've missed more than 9000 shots… failed over and over…" But that's why he became a legend. Failure built his greatness. We all know that fear, the voice that says "I'm not good enough". I…
Nor Sanavongsay
December 1, 2013