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Mozilla Automation TeamJesse M5 min readintro

Desktop Calendar: A Design Journey

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Summary

The Thunderbird Automation Team outlines the redesign of the desktop calendar UI, moving to a three‑pane layout (grid, navigation bar, collapsible sidebar) and updating dialogs for better visual hierarchy. Community feedback via surveys and TopicBox shaped the direction, and the new design will be rolled out incrementally for further testing.

  • Early redesigns focused on isolated dialogs (event details, invitation notifications) to reduce risk and gather quick feedback.
  • The new layout consolidates the workspace into three sections: central grid, top navigation bar, and a collapsible sidebar for calendar management.
  • Community input was collected through TopicBox posts and a short survey, influencing priorities like view modes and sidebar behavior.
  • The sidebar is designed to collapse, accommodating both large and small screen footprints.

Thunderbird UI engineers and contributors should care because it details upcoming UI changes, the design rationale, and how community feedback will drive implementation.

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