💻There’s nothing wrong with iPads; the issue lies in people being unaware of apps tailored for iPads and how to incorporate them into their workflows. To make things worse, Apple’s emphasis on highly specific use cases further widens the gap between general users and iPads. I hope the upcoming WWDC will shade some light on the iPad’s experience much better, but I highly doubt it.
The Lyrics Lettering 00007-Let's Hurt Tonight by OneRepublic
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The Work When you look at the design from afar, you’d see the “Hurt” first, but once you look more closely, the “Love” will be the center of attention with a much more prominent color. This is to show that love is always the point in relationships, despite all the challenges that come with it. The Inspiration There are a lot of great lyrics from OneRepublic, especially from their early albums.
The Log 00002-The Old Work Glow-Up
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
I woke up early and couldn't fall back asleep, so I decided to give my old work a glow-up. I added some vignettes and used new techniques I recently learned, especially about patterns inside the letters. My logo pops now, maybe even a little too much. But I love it! Get Your Own Lettering
The Lyrics Lettering 00006-Written in the Scars by The Script
Monday, May 6, 2024
The Work My Lettering Design for Written in the Scars by The Script. The Inspiration The Script is my favorite band ever, they have been my favorite band since their first album. I have such fond memories of listening to their music growing up and I even attended every concert they played in my hometown. I was devastated when I heard about Mark Sheehan's passing. Their music has such a powerful impact on me, it can make me laugh, cry, break my heart, and heal my soul.
The Lyrics Lettering 00005-Life's For The Living by Passenger
Sunday, May 5, 2024
The Work My Lettering Design for Life's For The Living by Passenger. The Inspiration In my opinion, Passenger is a lyrical genius because of his poetic ways of portraying life's ups and downs. And his album, All The Little Lights, is one of my favorite albums of all time. One particular song that has left a lasting impression on me is "Life’s for The Living." It is a gentle nudge to shift our focus from dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, and instead embrace the here and now.
The Challenge Log 00003-Music-Thinking of Me by Olly Murs
Saturday, May 4, 2024
The Work My Lettering design for Thinking of Me by Olly Murs The Inspiration This song, "Thinking of Me" by Olly Murs, seems like your typical pop tune at first listen. But, if you pay attention, there are some pretty profound lyrics in there about not dwelling on what's gone but cherishing the good times instead. It's a reminder that not every love story lasts forever. Some ended too late, some too soon.
The Log 00001-My first 12 Days of Lettering Sketches
Saturday, May 4, 2024
I have been daily lettering ever since April 19, which marks the beginning of my journey into the lettering world. These are the daily sketches from April 19, the day I started lettering, to April 30. Each day presented its own challenges and triumphs, pushing me to think outside the box and experiment with different styles and concepts in lettering. From logo design to inspirational quotes, each piece has its own story to tell.
The Challenge Log 00003-Music-Angel With a Shotgun by The Cab
Friday, May 3, 2024
The Work The Inspiration Angel with a Shotgun by The Cab holds a special place in my heart as one of my all-time favorite songs. Its infectious energy and emotion have always resonated with me on a deep level. The contrast between holding a shotgun and spreading the angel wings added a dramatic effect in the very best way. It symbolized the fierce determination and protective instinct one might feel for a loved one.
The Challenge Log 00002-Music-Sober As a Drunk by Kameron Marlowe
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Work The Inspiration The inspiration for this lettering comes from Kameron Marlowe's song "Sober as a Drunk." I came across the song randomly a few years back, and was captivated by its expressive lyrics and analogies. The clever wordplay of "I'm as sober as drunk, I'm as high as rock bottom", capturing the essence of a person in denial so perfectly. The music is great too, flowing flawlessly and making it a fun song to sing.
The Showcase 00001-Music-Oh, What a Life by American Authors
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The WorkMy Lettering Design for the song "Oh, What a Life" by American Authors The Inspiration "Oh, What a Life" by American Authors is hands down one of my favorite songs ever. In fact, the whole album, also named "Oh, What a Life", is my favorite of all time. It's the type of album where every track flows so nicely, that you never even think about skipping a song.
May Music Lettering—a Daily Challenge for Myself.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
I have decided to challenge myself to do some lettering with my favorite lyrics throughout this May. It's going to be a bit tricky--picking the songs, figuring out the compositions, and actually doing the lettering. But hey, I'm looking forward to the challenge, as it will be an enriching experience for me. It'll be a cool way to revisit memories associated with these tunes and breathe new life into them through my lettering.
Love You to Debt, 2024 - ★★★½
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Watched on Thursday April 25, 2024.
Welcome to Lettering with Ning.
Monday, April 22, 2024
Hey there, welcome to Lettering with Ning! I've been into typography and lettering since I was a kid. I even made my own crappy fonts when I was like 12!! Back then, typography design wasn't a big thing in Thailand, until, ฟอนต์.คอม (f0nt.com) was founded. Then, there was a surge of enthusiastic people. I was on the first wave of it all because I couldn't stand the boring typefaces on my computer!
🎨💻 New Logo for Ning Narrative Notebook!
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Got a new logo for my blog, Ning Narrative Notebook. Decided to design it myself for the lettering practice. Spent almost 3 hours on it this morning. New Logo for Ning Narrative Notebook, using "NN" to resemble a corner of a page in a notebook. The idea of using "NN" to resemble a corner of a page in a notebook struck me. So, I settled on just using "NN" for Ning Narrative and let the blog title do the talking.
2024-04-19: Lettering Day
Friday, April 19, 2024
⭐ One line for 2024-04-01: I spent the whole day doing lettering while feeling sick, and to end the day, I listened to Taylor Swift's new album "Tortured Poet Department." I planned to make a wall art for my room using a line from Taylor Swift's song "Innocent." The lyric goes, "Today is never too late to be brand new," and I love it. I thought it would be nice to have that reminder every day, so that's the quote I went with.
💪🏼 10-Minute Full Body Home Workout
Thursday, April 18, 2024
I don't usually do quick sessions, but due to a condition that requires me to avoid sweating too much, I have to skip the gym for a full session for now. However, I really wanted to work out today. So, here is my super quick session: 40 reps of Push-Ups 40 reps of Inverted Rows (or bent row with something heavy) 20 reps of Single Leg Deadlifts 20 reps of Pike Push-Ups 10 reps of Pistol Squats (or Bulgarian Split Squats for an easier variation) 20 reps of Superman Pull Ups Crab walk and camel pose for a bit
💻 Adding Fallback Fonts on My Main Blog
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The issue with my fonts not loading properly on my main blog still persists, and I don't have the energy or effort to troubleshoot it. While I aim to fill my website with personality, I opted to select excellent fallback fonts instead. I just stumbled upon this fantastic resource for incorporating a system font stack organized by typeface classification into a CSS code. This approach allows me to at least control the typeface classifications, ensuring a relatively consistent style for all readers of the blog.
💻 Quick Notice: New Domain for Ning Narrative Notebook
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Just a quick heads-up—I've decided to switch up the domain for my media notes blog from notes.ningkantida.com to notebook.ningnarrative.com. Though, longer, I figured it's easier to remember and ties in with my blog name. I'm going with Notebook because it's all about me jotting down my thoughts on media, no frills. Not only that, but I prefer not to label myself as a reviewer. Plus, it rhymes well with my name!
💻 Restructuring My Blog—The Coexistence of Scribbles and Micro.blog for Blogging
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Attention: If anyone subscribes to Ning's Notebook via RSS (if there are any 😂), please be aware that your RSS feed might break after this. I am changing the domain name. Also, please note that I have new plans for this blog. Therefore, I recommend reading this post before deciding whether you want to stay subscribed to this blog or my other blogs.With the introduction of Categories on Scribbles, I now see Scribbles as a perfect place to be my blogging home and use my main blog solely for interactions with others.
Civil War, 2024 - ★★★★
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
A Glimpse of War Captured by Journalists The Civil War Movie offers a unique perspective on war through the lens of journalists, striving for objectivity and a focus on immediate reality rather than delving into the reasons behind it. However, the film acknowledges that, as humans, we all have biases, showcasing how the press distorts and selectively portrays events throughout. I appreciated how the movie used different characters to illustrate various stages of a journalist's career—from the early days to their peak, burnout, and reluctance to retire.