In October 2023 we published findings from 10-16 week diary study that captured insights and contributions from designers actively working on OSS contributions. The diary studies aim was to investigate some of the key questions relating to design in OSS and fill some of the larger systemic “gaps” of information from non-code contributors’ experiences in OSS. There is existing research about designers in open source, but it has focused on analysis of data on issue trackers or interviews with designers.

This session will cover an overview of the study, some of the key learnings and recommendations on how to improve and progress design in OSS.

Mixed into this talk will be overviews and insight into the world of design in OSS tools along with some ways to work with designers in your OSS projects.

30 mins - 60 mins