Community Event

Open Source Design Summit

Bringing designers and developers together to improve design and usability in open source software.

The Open Source Design Summit is a community gathering for designers and developers interested in improving design and usability in open source software.

What is the Summit?

The summit is an unconference-style event where participants:

  • Discuss the state of design in open source
  • Plan future initiatives and projects
  • Work hands-on on design challenges
  • Build relationships across the community
  • Share knowledge and best practices

Past Summits

We’ve hosted summits in different cities, bringing together diverse voices from around the world. Each event has helped shape our community’s direction and fostered new collaborations.

Past Summits

A look back at our community gatherings

2018

Open Source Design Summit 2018

Tirana, Albania
November 2-4, 2018

Venue

Ofiçina

Rruga Asim Vokshi, Tirana, Albania

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Schedule

  • Friday, November 2 · 4 PM - 8 PM
    Reception and Planning for the Weekend Topics
  • Saturday, November 3 · 10 AM - 1 PM
    Open Source Design Meta Discussions
  • Saturday, November 3 · 1 PM - 2 PM
    Lunch
  • Saturday, November 3 · 2 PM - 8 PM
    Unconference Sessions
  • Sunday, November 4 · 10 AM - 1 PM
    Working Sessions Hands-on
  • Sunday, November 4 · 1 PM - 2 PM
    Lunch
  • Sunday, November 4 · 2 PM - 6 PM
    Working Sessions & Open Source Design in 2019

Sponsors

Supporters

2017

Open Source Design Summit 2017

Berlin, Germany
October 14-15, 2017

Venue

WikiBär

GartenStraße 92, Berlin

Schedule

  • Saturday & Sunday · 10 AM - 5 PM
    Summit activities at WikiBär

Want to Host a Summit?

If you're interested in hosting a future Open Source Design Summit in your city, we'd love to hear from you!