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Explore how open source development can transcend traditional engineering-focused approaches through this 18-minute conference talk from Ubuntu Summit 25.10. Discover why cross-disciplinary collaboration proves more challenging in open source projects compared to commercial environments, and learn practical strategies to overcome these barriers. Examine the limitations of building in silos and understand how integrating design thinking with engineering can dramatically expand both usability and impact potential. Learn about transformative process and mindset shifts that can unlock creative potential, attract diverse contributors, and enable open source tools to surpass commercial alternatives. Gain insights from Michael Henning's 25+ years of experience at the intersection of design and engineering, including his work with startups and developer tooling, as he shares practical steps through initiatives like contribute.design to make design a natural component of FOSS development and establish new standards for collaborative open source creation.
