Note this is a continuation of the work done in last years May-Aug internship. The work for this internship will be more focused on illustration and less on research/infographics/templates. @smeragoel and I will be co-mentoring this internship.

This is a proposed project for Outreachy. Note that once this ticket is approved you will have to register as a mentor on the Outreachy page and enter this information again. Many of these questions are based on the application on the Outreachy website.

• One-line name
  • Fedora Badges Design
• Longer description of project
  • Fedora Badges is a fun website built to recognize contributors to the Fedora Project, help new and existing Fedora contributors find different ways to get involved, and encourage the improvement of Fedora’s infrastructure.
• License of the project
  • Variety of licenses.
• Longevity (How long has the team accepted contributions)
  • 10 years
• Community size
  • 20+ people on the Badges Team which includes developers and designers.
• How will this project benefit Fedora
  • Fedora Badges is a popular method of recognition in the community. Many teams across Fedora use badges to promote engagement and growth. With the work going on to revamp Badges, the work done for this internship will help lift the design load tremendously.
• Sample plan of work for the 12 week internship. What are milestones the
  • Publish updated style guide to Fedora Badges docs
  • Revise old/outdated/bad art
  • Move art from old template to new template
  • Push badges design files to repo
  • Work through art requests on the badges pagure
  • Promotional work (banners, swag etc)
  • Create library of resources on Fedora PenPot
  • Badges sticker set for chat
  • Blog posts
• Benefits to intern (What will the intern get out of this internship)
  • Confidence working in a professional environment.
  • A network of industry contacts.
  • Exposure to new skills.
  • Increased employability.
  • Exposure to world of open source.
• Project website
  • https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/badges/
• Project repo
  • https://pagure.io/Fedora-Badges
• Where can an applicant find application tasks?
  • https://pagure.io/Fedora-Badges
• IRC
  • https://matrix.to/#/#design:fedoraproject.org
  • fedora-design on Libera.Chat
• Skills required including what level and if they are optional
  • Excellent computer knowledge and proficiency on either OSX/Windows/Linux
  • Must be proficient in basic design programs such as Inkscape & GIMP or the Adobe Suite with a willingness to learn the open versions of this software.
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of design theory
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of typography, infographics, style guides, etc
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of illustration and 2D art
  • Solid written and interpersonal communication skills
• Outreachy applicants are required to make a contribution as part of the application. What is the process for making a contribution?
  • Create a Fedora Account: https://accounts.fedoraproject.org/
  • Subscribe to the Badges mailing list: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/admin/lists/badges.lists.fedoraproject.org/
  • Introduce yourself to the team! (Element/IRC recommended)
  • Join #fedora-badges on IRC or fedora-badges on Element/Matrix https://matrix.to/#/#badges:fedoraproject.org
    • Note: register your nick on IRC or it will not let you send messages
  • Look for issues in the Fedora Badges repo tagged "outreachy"
  • Choose a ticket and comment with your intent to design a solution. Tag @smeragoel and/or @riecatnor on the ticket so we are aware.
    • Note: please take on only three tickets at a time. Once you have finished a ticket, you can take up a new one. Find more info on the Fedora Outreachy FAQ page. https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/mentored-projects/outreachy/faq/
  • Work on the ticket and upload SVG AND PNG files to the ticket. You will receive reviews/commentary most likely with some suggestions from improvement. Once you have incorporated the feedback, upload the new design and wait for another round of reviews. The process continues like this until the task is completed.