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Sep 17, 2025 1 hr 20 min

436: Exploring Design in Linux & Open Source with Máirín Duffy

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video: https://youtu.be/EJZkJi8qF-M In this episode of Destination Linux, we chat with Máirín Duffy from Red Hat about the essential role of user experience design in open source. She shares her journey into Linux, driven by early encounters with technology, and discusses her contributions to projects like Inkscape. We explore the integration of AI in enhancing user experience while maintaining user control, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in technology. Máirín also talks about her vision for encouraging participation in open source. https://linuxgrrl.com/ Forum Discussion Thread Download as MP3 Support the show by becoming a patron at tuxdigital.com/membership or get some swag at tuxdigital.com/store Hosted by: Ryan (DasGeek) = dasgeek.net Jill Bryant = jilllinuxgirl.com Michael Tunnell = michaeltunnell.com Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:59 Community Feedback 00:07:50 Sandfly Security 00:10:32 Máirín Duffy on Open Source, UX, and the Future of AI 00:12:03 The Origin Story: Linux, First Distro, and the Spark of UX 00:20:42 From Functional to Delightful: A UX Journey 00:39:58 Open Source Creative Tools 00:48:04 A Look at Máirín's Portfolio 00:52:12 A Look at an Evolving Landscape 01:07:27 A Legacy in Open Source and Beyond 01:10:02 Lightning Round 01:16:33 Support the Show 01:19:07 Outro

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Chapters

  1. 0:00 Intro
  2. 1:59 Community Feedback
  3. 7:50 Sandfly Security
  4. 10:32 Máirín Duffy on Open Source, UX, and the Future of AI
  5. 12:03 The Origin Story: Linux, First Distro, and the Spark of UX
  6. 20:42 From Functional to Delightful: A UX Journey
  7. 39:58 Open Source Creative Tools
  8. 48:04 A Look at Máirín's Portfolio
  9. 52:12 A Look at an Evolving Landscape
  10. 1:07:27 A Legacy in Open Source and Beyond
  11. 1:10:02 Lightning Round
  12. 1:16:33 Support the Show
  13. 1:19:07 Outro

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