Slack UI Looks Different From What User Expected
This submission notes that Slack's design appears different from a user's expectations. It contains no specific problem or actionable signal for builders or investors.
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New Slack users find the initial app navigation experience confusing, particularly the concepts of workspaces, channels, and direct messages. The onboarding flow does not provide sufficient guidance to reach productive use quickly. This is a well-documented UX challenge for Slack that the company has repeatedly attempted to address.
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