2024-08-22 - UX/UI Working Group Meeting

 Date

Aug 22, 2024

 Discussion topics

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Time

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Presenter

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60 mins

Figma Training Session

@Gabriel Weinberg

A mini workshop explaining how to install the Paragon library and update it to match the Open edX brand.

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SYEj9ritcj3DrszUY4d7v5gupb61ULT6tGJgF6TuB_M/edit#slide=id.g2141e4ce0f3_0_81

Meeting notes

Current Issues:

  • Figma lacks robust support for open-source design systems.

  • The organization owning the Figma file controls its publication.

Collaboration for Open edX:

  • Design system changes for Open edX require collaboration between the UX/UI group and the Paragon working group.

  • Ownership and publication authority remain with the organization that owns the Figma file.

Question Raised:

  • Who will own the Figma file to make it accessible to the Open edX community?

Discussion Points:

  • A consistent ownership model is needed for effective use of the Figma file by the community.

  • Axim can be a potential owner and publisher, but this would require all contributors to have Axim accounts, which may be complex with many users.

  • Alternatives include publishing under an entity like Open edX or a similar organization, ensuring clear management and hosting.

Final Decisions Taken:

  1. Ownership and Access Management:

    • Axim will own the Figma file.

    • Access will be managed on a project-by-project basis, with seats adjusted as needed.

    • The Product Delivery Team will handle seat rotation.

    • For cross-organizational projects, the working group may manage access.

  2. Designer Access:

    • Designers working on new or revised components will have temporary access to the Figma file to publish their work.

    • Completed components will be added to the Figma Library and codebase.

  3. Time-Based Access:

    • Access will be granted for the duration of each project.

    • UX/UI leads will maintain access throughout the project period.

Meeting recording

 Action items

@Gabriel Weinberg will conduct further discovery into the granularities of access and publishing components in the Paragon Library.