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.
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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.
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.
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
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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 
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https://t3n.de/news/autofahrerinnen-unzufrieden-umfrage-studie-auto-1565768/
t3n MagazinUmfrage zeigt: Infotainmentsysteme im Auto nerven
Some posts you read and think, HERE is how to BE—to put empathy into action, act with respect, build community. @brendamontreal wrote one of those posts. Organizing a conference for people who design for people? Want to be #inclusive and embrace #accessibility? Read on: https://medium.com/ixda/a-peek-behind-the-scenes-at-crafting-the-interaction-experience-7a56a3d19e5e
#inclusivedesign #a11y #userexperiencedesign #usercentereddesign #conferenceplanning #designconference #ixda
#Introduction time!
I grew up in the #NorthBay & have family there, but now live in #Sacramento with my husband. I’m a #nonprofit #attorney #advocate who works on public benefits & #SocialServices #law.
Interests & practice areas: #EconomicJustice, #DisabilityRights #EnvironmentalJustice, #DEI, #GovernmentTransparency, #Equity, & #UserCenteredDesign.
I follow #CALeg, #CAwx, & #LocalNews closely as well as #USPol.
Looking forward to connecting with other #California #NorCal & #LawFedi folks!
Brilliant introduction, brilliant book!
If you are interested in #participatoryDesign #cocreation or #usercenteredDesign, I strongly recommend this book 
by @professorBodker, Christian Dindler, Ole S. Iversen, and Rachel C. Smith
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