Open Design
Noun · Open Source
Definitions
A movement and practice of making design processes, assets, decisions, and collaboration more open, participatory, and shareable. In open-source culture, open design extends transparency and contribution norms beyond code into visual and product work.
In plain English: An open collaborative approach to design work and design artifacts.
Example: "The project embraced open design by publishing component files, decision notes, and feedback channels instead of treating visual direction as a closed internal artifact."