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July 13th, 2026

Design Team Sessions Live (Video Chat Hangout)

Attachments: Design Team Sessions Live (Video Chat Hangout)

Summary

Meeting discussions centered on finalizing Fedora Remix logo packaging ticket and refining a poster design for getting started in the Fedora Community.

Aligned

  • Color banners removed from poster design: The team decided to remove the color banners from the poster layout to prioritize fixing core alignment and spacing, citing concerns over visual cohesion and ink consumption.

Next Steps

  • [Madeline Peck] Review Songs: Listen to the suggested songs for ticket 64 after the meeting. Provide feedback on the ticket regarding the audio choices.
  • [Madeline Peck] Update Tickets: Post meeting notes to tickets 40 and 64. Include specific feedback on alignment and spacing improvements.

Details

  • Fedora Remix Package Design Update: Emma Kidney provided an update on a set of designs for the Fedora Remix logo package, noting that they finished the work that morning. Emma Kidney explained that they had realized a mistake but intended to have it fully corrected by the end of the day. Emma Kidney noted there wasn't much to show visually as the task primarily involved replacing the Fedora logo for the Fedora Remix logo.

  • Ticket 64 - Audio Feedback and Wider Review: Madeline Peck addressed Ticket 64, which Nik had requested to discuss. The discussion involved song suggestions provided by Nik; however, Madeline Peck had not yet had the opportunity to listen to them. Madeline Peck decided that instead of listening during the meeting—citing potential audio sharing issues when sharing browser tabs—they would listen immediately after the meeting and provide feedback. Madeline Peck also proposed sharing the link in the design chat on Matrix to gather a wider scope of opinions from other community members, emphasizing that the decision should not rest solely on them.

  • Ticket 40 - Poster Design Review and AI Feedback: Madeline Peck reviewed Ticket 40, a poster design, and commended the Nik for using AI to obtain feedback when other community members were unavailable. Madeline Peck opened the poster file in Inkscape to analyze recent changes, comparing it to earlier versions and suggestions made by a community member named Sir Korgo.

  • Poster Design - Visual Identity and Cohesion: Madeline Peck raised concerns regarding the visual identity of the poster, specifically the black text used for titles on the color banners. Madeline Peck noted that other large fonts were either white or Fedora blue, and the black text felt inconsistent. Madeline Peck observed that earlier versions used white text for calls to action like "register," "engage," "explore," and "introduce yourself," and suggested leaning back toward that approach to maintain a cohesive visual identity.

  • Poster Design - Banners and Color Contrast: The group discussed the addition of solid color banners across the poster. Madeline Peck pointed out distracting white gaps where the banners wrapped around text and suggested closing those gaps if the banners were kept. Emma Kidney expressed reservations about the banners, suggesting they might be too "in your face" due to the vibrancy of the colors. Emma Kidney noted that while the circles were effective for highlighting characters, solid banners might be overwhelming. Madeline Peck added that the lack of contrast necessitated black text on some banners (like the green one) while others used white, creating a lack of uniformity.

  • Poster Design - Alignment, Spacing, and Technical Execution: Madeline Peck identified several technical issues with the current draft, including inconsistent border sizes between the top and sides and "tangent lines" where elements were touching. Madeline Peck demonstrated shifting elements in Inkscape to create "breathing room" and ensure that information would not be cut off during printing. Emma Kidney emphasized that the structural alignment and spacing should be finalized before adding new decorative elements like banners or circles.

  • Poster Design - Accessibility and Printing Costs: Madeline Peck highlighted the importance of being conscientious about the cost of printing for community members. They noted that the solid banners use a significant amount of color ink compared to previous designs. Madeline Peck suggested that if someone were to print these for a remote meetup using their own money and home printer, a design with less heavy ink usage would be more practical and inclusive.

  • Project Labeling and "Newbie" Documentation: Nik inquired if Ticket 40 could serve as "rookie reading material". Madeline Peck confirmed that it is a good example for new members because, although it is labeled as a "newbie" ticket, it is well-documented regarding research, Inkscape techniques, and Fedora's visual design rules. Madeline Peck mentioned that they, Emma Kidney, and Jess had previously refined ticket labels and would keep this in mind for future onboarding materials.

  • Meeting Conclusion and Wrap-up: Madeline Peck concluded the meeting three minutes early, promising to leave detailed comments on the discussed tickets based on the notes.