# A new visual language for Slack

DevFeed: [A new visual language for Slack](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/a-new-visual-language-for-slack-9120.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://slack.design/articles/a-new-visual-language-for-slack/>)

Author: lcarmen2

Published: 2023-10-27T20:58:07Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Slack Design](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/slack-design.md>)

Topics: [Information Architecture](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/information-architecture.md>), [Slack](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/slack.md>), [ui](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ui.md>)

Tags: [architecture](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/architecture.md>), [communication](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/communication.md>), [design](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/design.md>), [evolution](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/evolution.md>), [information-architecture](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/information-architecture.md>), [information-density](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/information-density.md>), [interface](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/interface.md>), [layout](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/layout.md>), [productivity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/productivity.md>), [slack](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/slack.md>), [what-we-do](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/what-we-do.md>)

## AI overview

Slack designers describe a two-week sprint exploring a new visual language alongside a major evolution of Slack's information architecture. The proposed direction preserves information density and productivity while using gradients, transparent surfaces, rounded controls, and depth to create a more approachable interface.

## Source excerpt

As we embarked on the largest evolution to Slack's information architecture, us designers believed it was the perfect opportunity to evolve Slack's iconic look and feel. While the undertaking would be no small feat, we were inspired to make Slack even more pleasant, more personal, and easier to understand. Make it more Slack-y. We decided [...] The post A new visual language for Slack appeared first on Slack Design.