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Drawing Is Thinking
16 Sep 2018

Drawing Is Thinking

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles, HOMEPAGE, SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS | 0

When you were in school, did you get caught doodling? Have you ever got the evil eye from a co-worker for doodling during a meeting? You were on right page! A study, sighted by the Journal of Cognitive Psychology, found … Continued

creative thinking, doodling, drawing, focus, sketching
In Praise of Daydreaming
3 Sep 2018

In Praise of Daydreaming

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles, HOMEPAGE | 0

Ever been caught (and admitted) you were daydreaming? Did you feel guilty? Why? While at work, floral department at my local Mariano’s, I admitted to a customer that I was daydreaming instead of pressing the touchscreen to complete the transaction. … Continued

creative thinking, creativity, joann sondy
Bio
2 Aug 2018

Bio

by Joann Sondy | posted in: ABOUT | 0

After nearly 20 years of providing professional graphic design services for numerous corporate and NPO accounts, I’ve decided to turn a page on my creative career. Behind the scenes, I’m researching and drafting a book about the creative process. Creative … Continued

art deco, art nouveau, chicago, designer, joann sondy, silk scarves, sketchwalks
Write It Down
14 Jan 2017

Write It Down

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles, HOMEPAGE, SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS | 0

UPDATE 1/14/17: I’ll be delivering this speech at Ignite Chicago on January 31, 2017, held at the Catalyst Ranch. 5 Minutes / 20 Slides / 1 Passion I’ve attended this several times and it is always a fun night. Your … Continued

creative thinking, creativity, joann sondy, speaking, speech, Uncategorized
Guastavino Vault of Lincoln Park Zoo Lion House
10 Aug 2016

Guastavino Vault of Lincoln Park Zoo Lion House

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles | 0

Guastavino Vault of Lincoln Park Zoo Lion House   During the Lincoln Park Zoo & Garden workshop held on Saturday (the FIRST public workshop!), I had the pleasure of working with an interior designer who was very enthusiastic about Chicago … Continued

architecture, chicago, craftsmanship, design, lincoln park zoo, sketch walk, sketchwalk
Form Ever Follows Function
26 Oct 2015

Form Ever Follows Function

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles | 0

My tardiness in writing a well-thought out newsletter was delayed due to book* & presentation projects earlier this month. I’ve been leading an Art Deco skyscrapers walking tour,  primarily along LaSalle Street in Chicago,  since I ‘certified’ in late spring. … Continued

book design, graphic design, joann sondy, storyboarding
Cosmic Journey of Three
27 Aug 2015

Cosmic Journey of Three

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles | 0

A walk through the Adler* A recent walk along the three levels of the Adler Planetarium guided me through the exhibits to the theaters with ease. Reminding me of the graceful, yet powerful of use of THREE. How do we consciously or unconsciously incorporate … Continued

creativity, patterns, selfpublish
Great Cover Grabs Your Buyer’s Attention
1 Jun 2015

Great Cover Grabs Your Buyer’s Attention

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles | 0

I’m diverting, briefly, from my Create Your Own Great Photo Book articles with a post about cover design.I’m currently prepping for a keynote presentation to Chicago Self-Publishing Meet-Up group about cover design.  I’ve been attending this monthly meet-up, organized/managed by … Continued

book design, cover design, ebook design, print design, selfpublish
Conduct Your Own Symphony, Visually
14 May 2015

Conduct Your Own Symphony, Visually

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles | 0

The following is an ongoing series from Create Your Own Great Photo Book. The first “Be a Ruthless Photo Editor” covers activities you can use to take control of your image library. The second, “Storyboarding, Not Just For Filmmakers,” presents concepts … Continued

book design, ebook, joann sondy, photo book, self publish, selfpublish
Storyboarding, Not Just for Filmmakers
20 Apr 2015

Storyboarding, Not Just for Filmmakers

by Joann Sondy | posted in: Articles, DESIGN & PUBLISHING, Uncategorized | 0

The following is part of a running series of posts, from Create Your Own Great Photo Book; the first “Be a Ruthless Photo Editor” covers activities you can use to take control of your image library. Storyboarding, Not Just for Filmmakers … Continued

creative aces, ebook, image sequencing, joann sondy, photo book, self publish, storyboarding

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