designmap (hearts) slack
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Learn why Slack is the medium of choice for ad-hoc synchronous and asynchronous conversation.TRANSCRIPT
Slack ’s
slack is not a watercooler replacement...
slack is not IRC...
slack is none of these...
So Why Do We Care?
Who can relate to this?
Creates a Quiet Zone
The Dreaded Quiet ZoneEliminates ad-hoc conversation.
Sound is a distraction.
Everyone works differently.
Personal space is important.SF Design Week 5x5 June 16, 2014
The Dreaded Quiet ZoneMusic
Soundproofing
Ad-hoc seating
Not caringSF Design Week 5x5 June 16, 2014
The Dreaded Quiet Zone
ASYNC / VIRTUAL SYNC / PHYSICALADHOC
IM
Spectrum of Media
CollabSpace
ConfRoom
SF Design Week 5x5 June 16, 2014
Enter Slack...
Rob’s car gets stolen. Car is recovered. Rob posts to Slack.
Rob’s car gets stolen. Car is recovered. Rob posts to Slack.
Henry quickly responds.
The first attempts.
then it piles on.
there he is.
Like any good meme, it has staying power.
Slack is not the only option.
Nor the only medium...
5x5: DM SlackThe Medium is the Message
Enables humor
Enables remote working
A place for cultureSF Design Week 5x5 June 16, 2014
Email IM
Spectrum of Media
Slack CollabSpace
ConfRoom
5x5: DM Slack
ASYNC / VIRTUAL SYNC / PHYSICALADHOC
SF Design Week 5x5 June 16, 2014
Non-project related: 17.4% of total
SF Design Week 5x5 June 16, 2014