Hello there, fellow educators, publishers, and creators 👋🏼

Welcome to HibbittsDesign.org – creating open-source software for educators, digital publishers, and content creators, informed by over 25 years of experience in software interaction design, UX consulting, and higher education.

Whether you're digitally savvy or curious, HibbittsDesign.org offers a range of open-source software to harness the platform-independent nature of Markdown while enhancing the experience for both authors and their audiences. For those seeking personalized guidance, Paul Hibbitts also offers additional professional services & support.

You can also explore materials on Markdown publishing and UX design, building open-source projects & online learning insights that Paul has curated and authored.

Fostering positive experiences in open-source

Can people love open-source projects the way they love their favourite music or book? That positive feeling — for users and contributors alike — drives how Paul views and creates software.

Paul leads with outcomes over features, and strives to make tools both enjoyable and valuable in every open-source project. Explore the foundational article Building Open-source Projects with a Positive Vibe: 8 Practical Guidelines →

Personal lessons from open-source development

Insights into common open-source challenges from Paul's journey so far, informed by UX and higher education experience:

🌱 Sustainable Open Source Projects Pack - Build projects you can maintain in the long run

🎯 **Project Clarity Framework Pack** - Keep projects focused for both developers and users

🧡 Building Open Source with Heart Pack - Foster projects users and contributors enjoy

Or: View all of Paul’s blog posts →

Open-Source Publishing Tools for Educators, Publishers, and Creators

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Docsify-This Open Source Web App & Project

Docsify-This helps a broad range of educators, digital publishers, and content creators quickly transform Markdown text files into styled websites for instant publishing and sharing, while supporting OER and open publishing workflows. With a simple point-and-click interface and no website setup required, you can publish materials, courses, documentation, and projects — making web publishing more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. It was named a finalist in the Open Infrastructure category for the 2024 Open Education Awards for Excellence.

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