User:Comm12project2016/sandbox

User Experience
Slack is built around creating a database of organizational knowledge. The main medium for creating this is through Channels. Channels are designed for conversations that are open to the entire team. Private Channels are designed for topics containing sensitive materials. The conversations can only be seen by those who are channel members. Direct Messages (DM or DMs) allow two or more team members to have quick easy conversations similar to instant message or Lync.

Channels and Direct Messages can be searched by the team members that have access to the messages using the Search functionality. Slack Search allows users to search by date, keyword or phrase through all the messages, channels and team members the user has access to. Search pre-populates related channels, previous searches and any team members. Creating a dynamic and engaging search system superior to Microsoft Outlook and other competitors.