Our Sessions

We are getting ready for the barcamp: You’ll learn how it will work, how you can propose your ideas and how we will vote on them!

Following the three keynote sessions, the barcamp will commence. This is an event format where the schedule is decided on the spot. It is driven by the interests and goals of those who attend, allowing the audience to actively shape the program and discuss the topics most relevant to them. The sessions at a Barcamp […]

Welcome to FOSS Backstage Design!

In the open source world, while code contributions often take the spotlight, the ecosystem thrives on the crucial work of non-technical contributors. Through interviews with over 10 seasoned open source professionals in documentation, program management, and community building, we explore the vital role of non-technical contributors in open source ecosystems. This talk delves into their emotional and professional journeys, from navigating code-centric communities to becoming essential project pillars.

Design systems evolved the process by which UI graphics are made, full with automation and deep integration. However, Open Source communities were left out of this bandwagon as most of the applications providing these capabilities were for pay or very limited for users. Fortunately, a new wave of design system applications, led by PenPot, has […]

We would like to share how we use mockups and prototyping with open source tools to help the design process at Blender.

What does it mean to be a first full-time design hire in the Fediverse?