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submitted 1 year ago by fernandolins@mastodon.cloud to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I would like to help an open-source project with UI design and UX design. I have over 18 years of experience in the field and have worked with desktop and mobile software on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Windows Mobile/Windows Phone. Unfortunately my knowledge of Linux is very limited but I'm eager to learn. Could you help me find a project? @thelinuxEXP @linux @macrumors @windowscentral @windows

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[–] rebelsimile@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I’m pretty familiar with Material. Wondering how (specifically) I can help. I’ve used and followed some open source projects but I’ve never contributed.

[–] sabreW4K3@lemmy.tf 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This advice is pretty universal. First things first, install the app and get familiar with. Then write down all the ways you believe that the app could improve. Then break the list down further to figure out what are the goals and how they're obtainable. Check those new list items against the Material You guidelines. After that, your list should be smaller, items that can be grouped together, should be. Figure out if you need to make a mockup to help illustrate your advice. And then create issues on the project GitHub, the more the better. Afterwards, shoot the developer a private message or email and explain that you're a UX designer and you're hoping that you can contribute in a meaningful ongoing manner.

[–] rebelsimile@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Solid advice, thanks. I think I’d best be able to help out on react (maybe native) or web apps, or the iOS space since I don’t have a daily driver android device (but if I did I’d jerboa looks fun) but I can help with UX on any platform

[–] sabreW4K3@lemmy.tf 4 points 1 year ago

There's a few lemmy open source iOS clients, I suggest finding the one you like the most. There's some listed here, just scroll down to the iOS section: https://lemdro.id/post/4319

[–] jackpot@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

This is actively looking for UI help https://github.com/thetwom/toc2/discussions/74