# Color-Coded Communication Apps The New Slack Desktop App Streamlines Team Communications By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-communication References: [thenextweb](http://thenextweb.com/apps/2016/09/14/slack-beta-app/) & [slack](https://slack.com/beta/osx) The latest and greatest version of the Slack desktop app aims to take the concept of [cloud-connected team communication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamhubcom) to the next level by speeding up your ability to message within teams as well as switch between different teams that you might be a part of. What's great about the updated Slack app is that it retains the familiar look and feel of its predecessors, but now includes bonus features such as color-coding to help you distinguish between teams. With its easy-to-use and intuitive interface, customizability and lightweight data usage, it's clear that the Slack desktop app brings a ton of value in a time when it's increasingly common for team communication to take place among people located all around the world, what with people increasingly taking to tele-commuting and working from home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Color-coded Communication:** Incorporating color-coding in communication apps can improve team organization and workflow. - **Streamlined Team Communication:** Simplifying team communication can improve productivity and lead to better outcomes. - **Cloud-connected Communication:** Integrating cloud connectivity in communication apps can offer seamless access across multiple devices and locations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Communication Technology:** Continuously developing communication tools can open doors for more efficient and productive team collaborations. - **Telecommuting Services:** Providing tools and services that support remote communication can enhance the experience for remote employees and improve their productivity. - **Software Development:** Incorporating easy-to-use and intuitive interfaces into software development can increase user adoption and improve workflow. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Updating Chat App Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discord-desktop-update.md) - [Collaborative Document Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slack-canvas.md) - [Public Holiday Work Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-holidays-slack-app.md) - [Workplace Chat Theme Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slack-themes.md) - [App-Based Security Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armo.md) - [Team Collaboration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoho-cliq.md) - [AI Workplace Communication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slack-ai.md) - [Collaborative Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chat-platforms.md) - [Message Summarization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catch-up.md)