Overview
Sometimes, the most valuable companies are built by simply making existing tools better. Look for popular but outdated software and reimagine it for modern users. Slack did this for workplace communication.
Company examples
- Slack - Modernized workplace communication, improving on older chat systems
- Notion - Reimagined note-taking and project management tools
- Figma - Refreshed design software with collaborative features
- Others: Routines.club, Goodbooks.io
Questions to consider
- Which popular but outdated software or websites could benefit from a modern redesign?
- How can we improve user experience and add new features to existing widely-used products?
How to cite
Faster Than Normal. “Find widely used software/content websites/products and give facelift Framework.” fasterthannormal.co/business-frameworks/find-widely-used-software-content-websites-products-and-give-facelift. Accessed 2026.