Jan-Christoph Borchardt
Designer and long-time contributor to Nextcloud (involved since the early ownCloud days) with expertise in community-driven product design and integrating open-source apps into a cohesive platform.
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Jul 6, 2020 • 51min
Nextcloud podcast part II: let's talk about design
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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Jun 10, 2020 • 36min
Introducing: the Nextcloud Podcast!
In this engaging discussion, Jan-Christoph Borchardt, a key designer and contributor to Nextcloud, shares insights from his long journey in open-source product design. He recounts the fascinating origins of Nextcloud, discussing the pivotal 2016 fork from ownCloud and the importance of community-driven initiatives. Jan highlights the open-source philosophy, the development of early apps like Contacts and Calendar, and the vital role of privacy in modern services. He also touches on efforts to diversify the community and the challenges of entering the U.S. market.
