Jan Dittrich

Jan Dittrich, a UX Designer and researcher at Wikimedia Germany, shares his journey through open source, emphasizing his work with art and design students. He dives into his PhD research on self-directed learning in anthropology and explains the concept of 'nerd culture.' The discussion also illuminates the cultural dynamics within open source design and UX, highlighting the need for better collaboration between designers and developers. Furthermore, Jan touches on the interplay of education and technology, using cooking as a metaphor for cultural differences in learning processes.