[geomoose-psc] "A Round of Design"

[Jim Klassen]

Expanding on that, I've wondered if we have enough interest and tasks where GSOC might be worth looking into.

On 4/22/22 08:15, Jeff McKenna wrote:
> +1
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> I also want to point out that, if we had something like 3k in the pot, that with the going-rate for a professional today, that likely means 1 day spent to learn the current architecture and then that would leave about 2 days of actual effort on improvements (with that pot size).
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> That does then bring the question: is that enough funding for a professional (designer or any technical position)?
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> The funding amount of 3k is more geared for a student, maybe a nice 'summer job', or for a recent graduate.  (which is an excellent way for a student to get experience in FOSS4G)
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> So maybe we should start planning on pinging various university contacts to spread this news.
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> I hope my above feedback helps give some perspective.
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> I would personally love to see a student gain experience with something like this, and make some money at it as well.
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> Thanks,
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> -jeff
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>
> On 2022-04-21 1:00 p.m., Dan Little wrote:
>> Hey folks,
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>> I would like to propose using the SharedGeo funding to hire a designer to take a swipe at GeoMoose.  While this won't be a super in-depth UX engagement due to what funding we have, it would be nice to have someone who's day-in and day-out is making the user happy do a "once over" on the application.
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>> I don't believe this requires an RFC and I do not yet have a list of recommendations for a designer.  My proposed process:
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>> 1. This vote.
>> 2. Find available candidates.
>> 3. Review available portfolios offline.
>> 4. Discuss and Vote on engaging with one of those candidates at a PSC meeting.
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>> Cheers!
>>
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