Open Source and Design
summary
Worked on the ODKx application via an Outreachy internship and shows how designers make real contributions: redesigned screens and logos submitted as Figma files on GitHub issues, then ported to Penpot when Figma isn’t allowed. Notes Outreachy lists about 20% non‑code projects, and other programs with design tracks include GSoC, Hacktoberfest and Bitcoin’s designer track. Explains common hurdles — tight budgets, slow issue feedback, no Git-like design workflow — and practical fixes: version history in Figma, lightweight documentation, and adding work to a portfolio.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Open source design intro
- 1:05Why design matters in open source
- 2:31Non-code contributions key points
- 3:15Design contributions types
- 4:19Designers' challenges in open source
- 5:23Getting started with open source design
- 6:50Open source programs for designers
- 8:13Tips for high-quality design work
- 9:15Q&A on design methodologies
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