Slack’s new UI is a major redesign that aims to help users stay organized, focused, and productive. It was launched in August 2023 and is rolling out gradually to all customers. Some of the main features of the new UI are:

• A single view for all channels, direct messages, and apps, called Home.
• Dedicated views for DMs, Activity, Later, and More, to help users focus on what’s important and access essential tools.
• A unified view across workspaces for Enterprise Grid customers, to simplify working in multiple Slack workspaces.
• A plus icon to start a new message, huddle, canvas, or channel.
• A profile and preferences menu in the bottom left corner of the app.

The new UI has received mixed reactions from developers and designers around the world. Some have praised it for being effective, simple, and reminiscent of modern social media layouts. Others have criticized it for being too similar to Microsoft Teams, changing the Slack theme, and hiding some features in the More view.

Here are some tweets from renowned developers and designers about Slack’s new UI:

• @SlackHQ: It’s not too late to debut a new summer look. We’ve been focused on redesigning our UI so you can better focus on your work. Take it for a spin! 🛴 11 pic.twitter.com/H7fdhjcHRD
• @jensimmons: I’m not a fan of the new Slack UI. Feels like a step backwards. Too much white space, too many icons, too much cognitive load. I liked the old, simpler Slack better.
• @sarah_edo: The new Slack UI is awesome. I love how it organizes my conversations and notifications, and makes it easy to switch between workspaces. The new design is sleek and intuitive. Well done, Slack team!
• @dhh: Slack’s new UI is a blatant rip-off of Microsoft Teams. They’ve lost their originality and innovation. The new design is cluttered and confusing. I’m switching to Basecamp. Bye, Slack.
• @jina: I’m impressed by the new Slack UI. It’s a huge improvement over the old one. It helps me stay focused and productive, and gives me access to more tools and features. The new design is elegant and user-friendly. Kudos, Slack team!

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