Slack Product Principles
Slack's product principles guide the creation of human-centric workplace tools that make work life simpler, more pleasant, and more productive through five essential guidelines.
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Don't make me think
Ensure using Slack feels effortless by reducing cognitive load at every step, giving users more time to focus on work that matters most.
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Be a great host
Make users feel comfortable and happy by viewing Slack as their host, creating a welcoming environment that feels human and approachable.
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Prototype the path
Collaborate with customers using Slack Connect to develop products and features, learning from how customers actually use features rather than debating aspirational ideas.
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Don't reinvent the wheel
Learn from existing patterns and solutions rather than creating everything from scratch, building on proven approaches to deliver better experiences faster.
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Make bigger, bolder bets
Focus on incremental moves that improve customers’ working lives by climbing smaller hills to gain new perspectives rather than attempting distant, risky leaps.
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