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I actually think slack is both an example of poor design and good design. While the multi-tenant with zero shared ui elements is a monstrosity, I think they do
by arzig 3y ago
I actually think slack is both an example of poor design and good design.
While the multi-tenant with zero shared ui elements is a monstrosity, I think they do a really good job at discoverability. One of the things application level menus aren’t great at is connecting what element must be focused to take the action. In something like word, it’s all a document so most things are applicable most of the time, but that breaks down in chat like slack where there is a notion of chats, files, links, users, etc and the localized contextual controls while not always great aren’t terrible either.
- eep_social 3y agoSlack, assuming you’re referring to the new design is exceptionally poor. Putting a sidebar on my sidebar so I can get notified while I’m being notified isn’t the discoverability I’m looking for. It’s as if they took a discord screenshot and copied it without even attempting to understand how it works.
- imbnwa 3y agoWould absolutely rather use Discord than Slack
- OkayPhysicist 3y agoI'm continuously surprised that Discord hasn't made a play in the Slack/Teams/etc space. They are dramatically more competent at it than their competition.