design implementation

I would like to raise a discussion about the prospect of the Drupal community using a system that allows collective design, funding and development of any Drupal project.

Think about it this way: if the Knight Drupal Initative is the Google summer of code for Drupal, what I'm proposing is a Google year of code for Drupal, only there is no single entity such as Google or DKI funding projects, the funds come from community. My partner and I have already implemented a solution that makes that possible (www.fossfactory.org). I would like to hear from you about how suitable this model is for the Drupal community at large.

I am considering presenting on themeing Drupal using the Zen theme for either the April or May meeting.

Here is what I would like to do:

• Explain what Zen is
• How to create and use subthemes
• Creating regions

I will be adapting several designs to the Zen theme, among them:

• spring360 by René Hornig

Space is open! If you're interested in presenting please add a comment or contact Boris or myself. It can be as informal as a 15 minute review of your experience with a module. We encourage non-technical presentations on how Drupal did or didn't meet expectations, as well as the presentations only a developer could love.

May 2007 Meeting

The May Drupaliers meeting will either Thursday May 24th or Thursday May 31st.
Tentative Speakers are:
- rickvug: Design Implementation