FOSS Backstage Design#FOSSDesign 2026 happened in March and the recordings are ready.
With speakers from Blender, Mastodon, AWS and KDE. We'll be sharing each session over the coming weeks.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq-odUc2x7i-ZpO0FvWOCb5BzoyQOEZoT
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This year we had an insightful talk by @anditosan about a design system for @kde : https://youtu.be/Vrl7aRQ25HU?si=N2d8yLq2Ev1rNQ4O
Last year @tantacrul spoke about UX in Open Source and especially at #Audacity : https://youtu.be/12TJ-zTgiH0?si=lXI5gz_BkmWO81GU
And at the very first edition of #FOSSDesign we had Abhishek Sharma alongside Katie Wilson who spoke about usability in OSS: https://youtu.be/381Pb02Sa_Y?si=2d8cZmBVtX3zvpI5
These are just some examples from our archive. You can find all recordings on the @plainschwarz YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlainSchwarzUG/playlists
Last year @tantacrul spoke about UX in Open Source and especially at #Audacity : https://youtu.be/12TJ-zTgiH0?si=lXI5gz_BkmWO81GU
And at the very first edition of #FOSSDesign we had Abhishek Sharma alongside Katie Wilson who spoke about usability in OSS: https://youtu.be/381Pb02Sa_Y?si=2d8cZmBVtX3zvpI5
These are just some examples from our archive. You can find all recordings on the @plainschwarz YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlainSchwarzUG/playlists
Andy Betts – The journey towards a design system for KDE Plasma #FOSSDesign
We gained many new followers here on the fediverse in the past weeks. Hello everyone! 👋
Many of you might have seen the gerate talk by @imanijoy at our recent event. But did you already have a look at other talks that took place at #FOSSDesign? Here are some recommendations:
Many of you might have seen the gerate talk by @imanijoy at our recent event. But did you already have a look at other talks that took place at #FOSSDesign? Here are some recommendations:
Fediverso notizieImani Joy – A Solo Designer’s Survival Guide to the Fediverse #FOSSDesign
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https://poliverso.org/display/52acf9cd-5f88bea54eca035e-51d5cff3
Following on from yesterday's blog post about the new design for profiles coming in Mastodon 4.6... here is the video of @imanijoy recent talk at @fossdesign where they discuss the challenges and detailed thought that goes into the design of new features (and the redesign of existing ones). 🖌️#FOSSBack #Mastodon
Mastodon (@[email protected])
Following on from yesterday's blog post about the new design for profiles coming in Mastodon 4.6... here is the video of @imanijoy recent talk at @[email protected] where they discuss the challenges and detailed thought that goes into the design of new features (and the redesign of existing ones). 🖌️ #FOSSBack #Mastodon #OpenSourceDesign #UX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNxpTvbTy54
What a community! 💛
Looking through the photos from #FOSSDesign, it’s inspiring to see so many people working together toward making Open Source Software more accessible, user-centered, and welcoming beyond the OSS community.
We’re truly grateful for such a successful conference day.
Take a moment to browse the photos, find yourself, and feel free to share them, just be sure to credit our dear photographer, Jan Michalko: https://www.flickr.com/photos/newthinking_de/albums/72177720332625127/
It's a wrap! A big thank you to all the participants, speakers and hosts who made #FOSSDesign 2026 not only possible, but also fun, inspiring and productive: @erioldoesdesign, Larissa Rodiga, Eileen Wagner, @imanijoy, Andy Betts, Dalai Felinto, @pablovazquez Vazquez, and Lahari Chowtoori.
More pictures and a little recap soon!
Recordings of the sessions will be online by the end of next week on our YT-Channel: https://lnkd.in/dfr2aE8p
Thanks to our partners @penpot and @opensourcedesign!
Dalai Felinto and @pablovazquez share how they use mockups and prototyping with open source tools to help the design process at @Blender. The session goes over real examples of projects designed – from concepts on whiteboards, the initial low-file mockups all the way to high fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes.
Join us for this talk and much more on March 18! Few tickets left for #FOSSDesign in Berlin: https://26.foss-backstage.design/tickets/
In the open source world, while code contributions often take the spotlight, the ecosystem thrives on the crucial work of non-technical contributors. This talk by Lahari Chowtoori delves into their emotional and professional journeys.
Join us for this and other exciting sessions at #FOSSDesign on March 18 in Berlin: https://26.foss-backstage.design/program/
The conference is supported by @penpot
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.
Fortunately, a new wave of design system applications has made an appearance with a bold strategy and Open Source at its core. Andy Betts (@kde) talks about this journey at #FOSSDesign on March 18 in Berlin.
Get your ticket: https://lnkd.in/geqFH6Yd
FOSS Backstage Design 2026 is supported by @penpot
FOSS BackstageRE: https://floss.social/@fossdesign/116216489704254697
Everyone interested in Design & UX within Open Source software projects, #FOSSDesign is your event!
Berlin, March 18, tickets from 35€! https://26.foss-backstage.design/tickets/