The Nextcloud Podcast Collaboration in Design: How Nextcloud's Design Team and Community Work Together
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Feb 22, 2023 
Nimisha Vijay, a designer with a passion for usability and accessibility, joins to share her insights on collaboration within app design. She discusses her journey from contributor to full-time designer at Nextcloud. Listeners will learn about the team's role in enhancing user experience and visual appeal, their weekly design review process, and accessibility improvements in Hub 3. Nimisha also emphasizes the importance of community feedback and offers tips for contributing meaningfully to design and development.
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From Contributor To Designer At Nextcloud
- Nimisha joined Nextcloud after contributing via the Nextcloud Include diversity program and emailing to offer help.
- She contributed for six months before being hired full time and found the experience rewarding.
Design Is A Community Effort
- The design team aims to make Nextcloud both usable and visually pleasant for all users.
- Design responsibilities extend beyond the formal team and include feedback from developers and community members.
Use The Weekly Design Review Call
- Join the weekly design review call (Tuesdays 14:00 CET) to get feedback and see design process in action.
- Bring your mockups or use cases and be ready to receive constructive, open feedback from the community.