Expand the content for designers, to be even more helpful for those without any OSS knowledge

[ifeneris]

Based on discussion #58 , this issue concerns expanding the content for designers without basic knowledge of OSS processes, including onboarding and other introductory material, guides, FAQs, etc.

Discussed in https://github.com/orgs/contribute-design/discussions/58

^{Originally posted by ifeneris October 27, 2024}
The current setup and messaging on https://contribute.design/ are great for communicating this simple yet efficient solution (the .design folder and the guidelines) to connect designers with OSS projects and OSS project owners with designers.

However, @fivenp, I was curious if expanding the project’s scope to include onboarding for designers new to OSS would align with its goals. For example:

• Introductory content to highlight the value designers can bring to OSS so that the visitors would be more aware and engaged in searching for projects and issues to contribute
• Onboarding resources like “How-to” guides, FAQs, or learning cards on OSS project processes so that designers without proper knowledge would quickly understand what to do next
• Changing the priority of messages so that we first focus on designers and then on developers/project owners (currently, the options for developers are first, and their CTAs are main, vs those for designers)

If this fits, I’d be happy to open relevant issues to explore design proposals for such solutions.

[pavlosts]

With @Konstantinos019, we were thinking of a short (~1 minute) video recording like a quick demo of how GitHub works. It should be specifically for designers, only talking about the parts that are necessary to them. It could be placed on every project's page. That way, someone could watch this video before entering GitHub and get overwhelmed.

[fivenp]

I was curious if expanding the project’s scope to include onboarding for designers new to OSS would align with its goals.

I think this would make A LOT of sense tbh :)

It could be placed on every project's page.

Love this idea

[ifeneris]

Great idea! This can also work for #56

[georgekrax]

Eventually, this could turn into a community (scale audience through a newsletter, provide knowledge and best practices and maybe host sponsored workshops targeted for designers about the OSS community).

[angelicazgr]

About "How to" guides and FAQ's we think 3 topics with the following questions:

Tools

1. What is the OSS ecosystem?
2. Where does OSS projects live?
3. What is github / git ?
4. Notable github features (learn the github terminology)
5. Emphasise in issues and labels.
6. What to expect when browsing a github repository (.design.md, readme.md etc)

Potential "How to" guides

1. How to create an account on github?
2. How to contribute on a project?
3. How to find an issue?
4. How to ask questions on an issue?
5. How to choose a project?

Process questions

1. What to know before you contribute on aproject.
2. What can I expect after submitting my design.
3. What roles exist on an OSS project.