The Sauce Labs Open Source fellowship is a six-month program that introduces beginners to the full open source life cycle of a project from user research to deployment. Designing for functionality is a challenging process, as it requires balancing users' dreams with practical possibilities. Effective communication and user advocacy are crucial in this process, as design exists at the intersection of user wants, business needs, and developer ability. The fellowship program helps participants learn about the nature of design and how to navigate its complexities, with a focus on creating a self-sustaining community. Through user research and testing, designers can identify solutions to problems and create a better product as a whole. By learning from their experiences and lessons learned, designers can refine their skills and produce high-quality designs that meet users' needs.