Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Great code is essential. But in open source, great experiences are what keep people using your tools, contributing, and coming back.
In this talk, Leia and Nina unpack design, proving that it's far more than just “making things look nice”. They discuss how User Experience (UX) methodologies can help improve your project to attract more users and contributors.
About Leia
Leia Ruffini is a UX designer at Canonical and a contributor to the Open Design initiative. Driven by a mission to create positive societal impact through accessible technology, she advocates for incorporating non-code contributions and user feedback into open-source projects.
About Nina
Nina Rojic is a Senior UX Designer at Canonical, where she also contributes to the Open Design initiative. She began her career as a visual designer and evolved into UX, driven by a passion for solving complex problems and creating impactful user experiences. With over 10 years of experience spanning startups to enterprises, she has tackled diverse challenges across industries, including hospitality, behavioral data, and compliance and risk management. Beyond design, she is a curious human who loves exploring new ideas and making a positive impact.
🌍 Ubuntu Summit 25.10 is a showcase for the innovative and the ambitious.
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Great code is essential. But in open source, great experiences are what keep people using your tools, contributing, and coming back.
In this talk, Leia and Nina unpack design, proving that it's far more than just “making things look nice”. They discuss how User Experience (UX) methodologies can help improve your project to attract more users and contributors.
About Leia
Leia Ruffini is a UX designer at Canonical and a contributor to the Open Design initiative. Driven by a mission to create positive societal impact through accessible technology, she advocates for incorporating non-code contributions and user feedback into open-source projects.
About Nina
Nina Rojic is a Senior UX Designer at Canonical, where she also contributes to the Open Design initiative. She began her career as a visual designer and evolved into UX, driven by a passion for solving complex problems and creating impactful user experiences. With over 10 years of experience spanning startups to enterprises, she has tackled diverse challenges across industries, including hospitality, behavioral data, and compliance and risk management. Beyond design, she is a curious human who loves exploring new ideas and making a positive impact.
🌍 Ubuntu Summit 25.10 is a showcase for the innovative and the ambitious.
Find out more: ubuntu.com/summit
📍Subscribe. Fuel your curiosity.
youtube.com/UbuntuOS
