Along Quote by Evan Spiegel
“Somewhere along the way, when we were building social media products, we forgot the reason we like to communicate with our friends is because it's fun.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Verge, 2018
We lost sight of fun as the core reason for social communication, turning it into a business tool.
In simple terms: We forgot why we talk: for fun.
Key Takeaway
Remember fun in design.
Themes
communication
fun
design
technology
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product brainstorming
- team meetings
- user research
- feature planning
Key Concepts
human-centered design
motivation
user experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we re‑inject fun into our platforms?
- What features truly make users smile?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives can dominate, sidelining joy.
