Sondra

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So far Sondra has created 7 blog entries.

picture book plot structure

How to write a picture book using story grid plot structure I spent years trying to learn how to structure a plot so that I could become a published children’s picture book author. I read all the story structure books and articles. (There are so many!) I attended workshops and won AMAs with

picture book plot structure2023-11-25T04:26:28+00:00

better user and developer experience with htmx

Winging It Channel Miriam Suzanne, Ed Rivas, and I discuss what htmx is, how it improves user experience, and walk through some examples of common UI patterns using htmx.

better user and developer experience with htmx2023-10-03T04:38:36+00:00

story grid saves a writing dream

Why I recommend Story Grid story structure method for kid lit writers A Dream Is Born I wrote and illustrated my first book in 3rd grade. When the school awarded me 1st place for my story, a dream was born. I told everyone who asked (and many who didn’t), I’ll be a writer when

story grid saves a writing dream2023-10-03T04:57:02+00:00

get started with ux design

Four useful tools & tutorials So you’d like to start learning user experience (UX) design, but the number of tools and tutorials available is overwhelming. Where do you start? I recommend Paper for sketching out UX ideas, Practical Color Theory for Coders to generate color palettes and learn color theory, Choosing the Right Font: A Practical

get started with ux design2023-10-01T03:42:26+00:00

bridging development and design

The Object-Oriented UX Podcast =Sondra and Miriam chat with Sophia about using her ORCA methodology (Objects, Relationships, CTAs, and Attributes) in OddBird’s work with clients. We dive into the ways OOUX facilitates a flow of conversation between designers and back-end developers, and get a sneak peak of Miriam’s work on the new container query features coming

bridging development and design2023-10-03T04:51:24+00:00

how to choose beautiful & accessible brand colors for your website

Colors that pass WCAG accessibility standards How do you select a set of colors that express the attitude of your brand, look great together, and pass WCAG accessibility standards? How many colors is too many? This step-by-step guide outlines OddBird’s process for tackling these challenges. READ FULL ARTICLE

how to choose beautiful & accessible brand colors for your website2023-09-10T05:45:46+00:00

how to choose engaging & accessible typography for your website brand

Find the best brand fonts How do you choose the best fonts for a brand identity among the thousands of options available on the interwebs these days? Whether you’re starting from scratch or rebranding like us, this step-by-step guide can help focus and direct your process. First, define your brand goals. Next, explore your

how to choose engaging & accessible typography for your website brand2023-09-10T05:46:12+00:00