The wrap up article for FOSS Backstage is out!
Check out https://opensourcedesign.net/design/open/source/2025/05/13/FOSSBACKSTAGE-2025-wrap-up.html
for the full wrap up and some thoughts from myself on the current state of open source and design.
#opensource #oss #opensourcedesign #designersinfoss #foss #floss #usercentereddesign #design
Back in early march I was lucky enough to share the #fossbackstage stage with Christoph (https://github.com/GBKS) of https://bitcoin.design/ to speak about contributing to the https://opendesign.guide/
I've personally created resources through my many OSS roles to help designers new to OSS get involved but the opendesign.guide evolved that work into something co-created and community owned.
Watch our talk here: https://bit.ly/FOSSBKST25
Talk blurb:
Designers often have a hard time seeing open-source as a place they might be comfortable in. So we are building a 12-chapter guide to make these journeys easier. It starts with a basic introduction to open-source, the role of design, how to get started, up to more advanced topics. The ambition is that the guide can be used for solo learning, group learning, and educational environments. It's a 100% open-source project, fully built in public. We are hoping to present it to you in this presentation, open up the space for conversation and feedback, and welcome contributions.
#opensource #oss #opensourcedesign #designersinfoss #foss #floss #usercentereddesign #design
In Feb 2025 the https://opensourcedesign.net/ team applied for a devroom to host speakers on design in OSS topics and we succeeded in welcoming 8 fantastic speakers to Brussels in Feb 2025
See the talks on the FOSDEM hosted video's here:
https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/track/design/
Read the wrap up article here: https://bit.ly/osd-fosdem25
Here's some comments we had from attendees of the Open Source Design Devroom in 2025.
#opensource #oss #opensourcedesign #designersinfoss #foss #floss #usercentereddesign #design
More FOSDEM 2025 - quotes from folks who visited the devroom!
"I've been coming to FOSDEM for 10 years and the open source design devroom is the best room"
"I'm looking to change from software development to UX design and I didn't think it was possible until after this Dev room"
"The open source design devroom is one of the most accessible devrooms in terms of topic. I might not understand design in the same way as designers but I can always understand and appreciate the topics in the room"
Of course we did have some other comments like wanting better accessibility options for those with hearing and sight impairments. We're looking into what we might be able to do ahead of FOSDEM 2026 to be more inclusive.
See the talks on the FOSDEM hosted video's here:
https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/track/design/
and read the wrap up article here: https://bit.ly/osd-fosdem25
#opensource #oss #opensourcedesign #designersinfoss #foss #floss #usercentereddesign #design
A thought-provoking guide on HCI and UX trends that inspires innovation. Join the conversation now! #HCI #UX #IntuitiveDesign #GestureControl #VoiceControl #BrainComputerInterface #MultimodalInteraction #UserCenteredDesign #FutureTrends
https://medium.com/@sanjay.mohindroo66/transforming-interaction-a-bold-journey-into-hci-ux-innovations-259cdbc3f131
A thought-provoking guide on HCI and UX trends that inspires innovation. Join the conversation now! #HCI #UX #IntuitiveDesign #GestureControl #VoiceControl #BrainComputerInterface #MultimodalInteraction #UserCenteredDesign #FutureTrends
https://stayingalive.in/cataloguing-strategic-innov/transforming-interaction-a.html
We teamed up with STANLEY to create a colorful and fun experience instead of a simple water bottle. "Stan" the bear, who loves hiking and nature, became the perfect hydration companion for the little ones.
And the best part? Kids and their family members can personalize the bottle together by scribbling their signature or drawing something on the top.
#productdesign #ergonomy #usercentereddesign #consumergoods
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Nice look at #enshittification from a designers POV (with a nod to @pluralistic ).
I totally share the analysis, it eloquently describes my vague feeling that I’m increasingly asked to design for the increase of short time profit instead of #usercentereddesign
Not sure though if designers in product teams have too much impact, but anyways, worth reading!
https://uxdesign.cc/the-downward-spiral-affecting-our-digital-products-cfb15f008571
I just published “The Tension Field of Design” https://link.medium.com/6ul4omXbCGb
#Design #UXDesign #UXDesigner #UserCenteredDesign #UX #UCD #DesignProfessions
Sharing my reflections on user-centered AI. Eager to hear your thoughts and opinions!
#ux #usercentereddesign #designprinciples #ai
https://medium.com/@lukasdumberger/navigating-the-future-embracing-user-centered-ai-for-seamless-application-experiences-9a4846a8a442
Our undergraduate program is recruiting sponsors for Spring ‘24 Capstone projects. If your organization would like to partner with a team of interdisciplinary HCI students on your user-centered research or design project, submit your idea to this form by Oct. 25: https://bit.ly/2024capstones
#CarnegieMellon #cmuhcii #UndergraduateResearch #HumanComputerInteraction #UserCenteredDesign
Let's talk about Design Strategy? Great, here’s a list of what design strategy isn’t:
- Simply aesthetics or surface styling.
- A one-size-fits-all solution.
- Merely following design trends without purpose.
- A fixed plan that can’t be changed.
-A planned process without interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Only about the end product and not the journey or process.
- Plan, based on personal preferences.
- A short-term fix without considering future implications.
- Unresponsive to changing market dynamics plan.
- Just about adding features.
- Designing the best user experience.
- Making it easier.
setting metric goals.
- Writing long docs and attending more meetings.
- A rigid doctrine immune to feedback.
- Devoid of empathy or understanding for users.
- Following the approach - more complex means better.
- Excluding accessibility and inclusivity needs.
Do you have something to add?
#DesignThinking
#UXDesignMatters
#StrategyInDesign
#UserCenteredDesign
#DesignInnovation
#UXJourney
#StrategicDesign
#UserExperiencePro
#DesignInsights
#UXStrategyTips
#DesignFuture
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#EmpathyInDesign
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#StrategyDrivenDesign
#HolisticUX
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Unlocking the power of feedback in your UX team!
A strong feedback culture leads to better designs, improved team collaboration, and happier users.
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Infotainment-Systeme in PKW werden von ihren Nutzern abgelehnt! Ein klares Zeichen dafür, dass am User vorbeientwickelt wird und noch mehr als das, dass Autobauer eben keine Software-Entwickler sind. Aber sie probieren es ja auch erst seit zig Jahren 🙈.
https://t3n.de/news/autofahrerinnen-unzufrieden-umfrage-studie-auto-1565768/
#agile #agiledevelopment #usercentereddesign #softwarefail #baddesign #automotive
At the heart of great design is empathy. Truly understanding the user, their context, their challenges, their desires, and using that understanding to create solutions that improve their lives. #UserCenteredDesign #Empathy
Research from Michigan Medicine on surgeons' views of default dosing settings for discharge opioid prescriptions. Turns out that a) they generally didn't notice changes, and b) they were supportive if the changes were evidence-based. #UserCenteredDesign #usability https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2805327
🔍🤖 Stanford HAI has put together an excellent explainer video designed for non-experts to understand what foundation models are and their potential impact. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of AI and its implications for HCI.
Check it out here:
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