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I think a lot of it comes down to what a visual designer can contribute. FOSS projects are typically the sum of individual contributions from a lot of people, a
by vinkelhake 12y ago
I think a lot of it comes down to what a visual designer can contribute. FOSS projects are typically the sum of individual contributions from a lot of people, all scratching their itches. There is limited scope for someone to tell other people what they need to do.
A designer who can't code is dependent on other people donating their time so that the design can be realized. This puts the designer at an immediate disadvantage.
- drzaiusapelord 12y ago>There is limited scope for someone to tell other people what they need to do. A well run project would be soliciting UI changes, mock-ups, demos, etc. They would be planning it out, have an implementation schedule, etc. Frankly, the idea that designers waltz in and yell at humble nerds is more than a little overly generous to the broken Linus-style FOSS management style.
- themoonbus 12y agoExactly. In some sense, you have to dictate to people who you have no power over, and do not respect you (obviously, I'm exaggerating a bit).
- throwaway349283 12y agoIf you don't value design you're incompetent as a developer. Why would you even contribute to a project if you don't want what's best for the project?
- vsync 12y agoMaybe they do value design. Maybe they just value different designs than you.