The Nextcloud Podcast Interview with Nimisha Vijay, UX & UI Designer at Nextcloud
Aug 10, 2021
Nimisha Vijay, UX and UI Designer at Nextcloud, shares her journey from contributor to employee in the open-source design community. She emphasizes the importance of usability and consistency across apps, and how user feedback shapes her design process. Nimisha discusses her hands-on approach to learning, including using tools like Penpot for prototyping. She offers insights into the collaborative nature of UX, connecting users with developers, and encourages aspiring designers to engage with open-source projects for real-world experience.
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UX Is About Usability And Perception
- UX designers focus on making software usable, intuitive and visually consistent.
- Nimisha ensures Nextcloud apps look good and are not confusing for end users.
Prioritize User Testing When Feasible
- Run user testing whenever possible because it uncovers real usability gaps.
- Accept that testing needs time and funding, so prioritise it for high-impact features.
Many Design Choices Are Contextual
- Many UX decisions have multiple valid solutions and rest on established principles.
- Testing and feedback reveal which option best serves users in context.