Open Space at OS//OS and how you'd like to contribute

What could the expected schedule/streams look like?
Possibly an un-conference of multiple streams, with confirmed guest peppered into slots - similar to Gather?

@silviazuur is planning to publish info about the program very soon. Today I think.

Hi, here is a brain dump from me. I'm only just starting to formulate these ideas but im keen to see what i can bring to OSOS.

I’m thinking of running a discussion or something around how to engage non 'programmers' to contribute to open source software/products. I'm specifically thinking about the value of UI design and dev, UX thinking, and design.
I'm talking mainly how do we (community) help lower the barrier of entry for a range of contribution to open source products. What information and resources are available that talk about design integration and how do teams usually deal with 'non functional' pull requests and the like.
designers/front enders - do you have the skills and desire to contribute, what are the challenges, how can we/someone help facilitate you to become involved, what information is needed from maintainers for you to know that your skills might be needed?

Im also thinking of making a list: reaching out to software maintainers that would like UI/UX help and hooking them up with those that have the skills and desire to contribute.

There are many many challenges here. One is that there will be some hand holding that needs to happen. I have a vague idea about a buddy system.

Another idea is to write up guidelines for interacting, some case studies (like Ask Away and Loomio and Atomic) resources for what works, what are the difficulties, etc.

Thanks @kellycheesman1 that's an awesome bunch of ideas and challenges. I relate lots on this subject of how to lower the barrier of entry for contribution and also, I'd say, inclusive decision-making (by core teams) for open source projects. The subject of inclusive decision-making necessarily touches on the creative subject of forked versions, and the question of when and when not to strike out on a different path.

I hope to be more engaged here myself when I have time. I want to note for everyone, someone did put a programme on the website now. I have no idea how firmly developed those time slots are, but it's probably a good idea for everyone to check that out!

so things have changed a bit since I've posted (still very interested in engagement of non programmers, especially design side of things) but I will be putting my energy into the Diversity stream. Contributions to the event? I'm scheming up a Tea Party of sorts as a meet and greet for those on the Github sponsored diversity tickets and for those who want to talk about community / education / outreach diversity projects. I've booked this in at 3pm during the scheduled Afternoon Tea slot on the thursday. Looking for co-conspirators. Please see my comment in the thread https://www.loomio.org/d/ckDa2tTC/encouraging-diversity for more details.

Hi Kelly,

I really like your comments, and do enjoy drinking tea - so have placed this event into my calendar..

I'm a designer with a lot of experience in the education space and collaborating with developers to build web stuff.