The Nextcloud Podcast Nextcloud podcast part II: let's talk about design
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Jul 6, 2020 
In this engaging conversation, Jan-Christoph Borchardt, the UX and design lead at Nextcloud, shares insights into the world of design within the open-source community. He discusses the origins of Nextcloud's logo, emphasizes the importance of simplicity, and explores collaborative tools like GitHub for design discussions. Jan highlights usability testing methods and how new developers can kickstart their journey with community support. He passionately advocates for more designers in open source and details the practical workflows that bridge design and code.
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Design As Collaborative Iteration
- Nextcloud design is collaborative and iterative, not owned by a single designer.
- Jan-Christoph Borchardt teaches others to make himself obsolete to scale design knowledge.
Document Designs In Issues
- Put mock-ups and clear written reasoning into the GitHub issue when proposing changes.
- Include edge states (empty results, clicks) so developers understand expected behavior.
Keep Design Visible In Development
- Nextcloud uses GitHub issues and public channels to keep design close to development.
- Early involvement and public threads ensure interested contributors can join the discussion.
