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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!
Welcome to FOSS Backstage Design 2026! We're excited to have you join us for a day filled with great sessions and especially for our barcamp, where the design & UX community in Open Source comes together to share ideas, experiences, and perspectives.
Full schedule: https://26.foss-backstage.design/schedule/
Let's make it a fantastic day! 🎉
We're in the final stages of setting up FOSS Backstage Design 2026!
Happy to welcome you very soon.
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
What does it take to be the only designer on a nine-person team building decentralized social media for millions of users? In this talk, @imanijoy shares hard-won lessons from being Mastodon’s first full-time designer.
Join us for this and other exciting sessions, as well as an interactive barcamp, on March 18 in Berlin!
Get one of the very last tickets for FOSS Backstage Design: https://26.foss-backstage.design/tickets/
#FOSSDesign is supported by @penpot
What makes a barcamp truly successful? It’s not just the schedule—it’s the creative minds, the spontaneous impulses, and the unique perspective you bring to the table.
Join us at FOSS Backstage Design for a day of expert talks and community-led barcamp sessions. Designed for designers and developers alike, this is your opportunity to discuss UX, receive project feedback and network with the FOSS community.
Get your ticket now: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossdesign26/c/1akoxGbLw/
Join us at FOSS Backstage Design on 18 March to learn about design and UX, network with the FOSS Design community, and improve your skills! Enjoy curated sessions and a hands-on barcamp.
Get your ticket now: https://tickets.plainschwarz.com/fossdesign26/c/1akoxGbLw/
Learn more: https://26.foss-backstage.design/
