On Sun, Sep 17, 2023 at 10:01:55AM +0200, Stefan Seyfried via openSUSE Factory wrote:
Hello Ayhem.
On 17.09.23 00:19, Ayhem Kahri via openSUSE Factory wrote:
However, as someone who is deeply invested in the openSUSE community,
where/how exactly?
I believe there are areas where we can further improve, specifically in the UI/UX design of our forum and main websites. I strongly believe that revamping the user experience by giving the entire openSUSE interface a modern and refreshing overhaul could open up exciting new possibilities.
which "possibilities"?
It would breathe new life into the distribution, giving it a contemporary look and feel that resonates with users. In this regard, I would like to suggest exploring the idea of migrating the project to GitLab for managing the UI/UX aspects. This would ensure continuous updates, maintenance, and a perpetually fresh and modern appearance. Furthermore, it would provide a fantastic opportunity for contributors to actively participate in shaping the new vibe of openSUSE.
The web pages are our least concern IMHO.
To that end, I would like to offer a few specific suggestions:
1. **Implement a modern and intuitive design**: The future of UX design lies in motion design and gestural interfaces.
Please, fix the UX issues in the software first before messing around with the web sites.
By incorporating visually appealing elements, intuitive gestures, and smooth animations, we can create a more engaging and user-friendly experience, particularly on mobile devices.
The main purpose of the openSUSE web pages is directing people where to download the correct installation media and how to get help / report bugs.
I cannot imagine how "mobile devices" play a huge part in that. I guess you do not envision "a desktop on a notebook computer" a "mobile device" in this concept.
2. **Consider the use of VR and animated logos**: As digital services continue to evolve, there is a growing trend towards using Virtual Reality (VR) to deliver immersive experiences. Additionally, introducing motion designs, such as animated logos, can make a lasting impression and enhance brand awareness.
We do not need "brand awareness", we need people who fix the build problems.
VR? have you been smoking strange stuff?
3. **Experiment with unorthodox designs**: By breaking away from conventional design grids and exploring unique layouts, we can make our websites truly stand out. Let's dare to be different by experimenting with various scrolling techniques and interactive elements that provide visitors with a distinctive and memorable user experience.
Again, the websites do not need to "truly stand out". They need to be easily accessible to guide people to what they need for what they want to do.
Which may include guiding to the existing repositories that carry the styles used on the websites as well as the content that is not user posts. While the repositories may exist they are not exactly easy to find. As anything the websites surely have bugs that could potentially get addressed more easily if more potential contributors learned where to submit the fixes.
4. **Improve usability**: I noticed that some of our websites face usability challenges, while others remain static. It would greatly benefit the openSUSE community if we focus on enhancing the usability of all our websites, ensuring a consistent and user-friendly experience across the board.
Basically all of the points above go against this point which is listed last but I see it as most important. Thanks Michal