Spotify’s new feature is introduced as frictionless as possible

Spotify’s new feature is introduced as frictionless as possible

Spotify's approach to onboarding to a new feature is blended in the UX of the app.

Spotify uses a clever way of introduction fir their new shuffle feature, smart shuffle. When a user clicks on the shuffle button, they are prompted with a slideout modal where they are given two options, regular shuffle as we know it, or Smart Shuffle, with microcopy below to onboard users to the new feature.

spotify new feature onboarding

Why it’s great:

Minimum friction - Spotify uses an onboarding UX element in a way that doesn’t feel like such, making it way less annoying for a user. The actual onboarding is done through copy that is almost hidden but is read thanks to its non-aggressive nature.

Good design - The modal is designed to highlight the new feature with the use of Spotify’s signature green while still keeping the non-intrusive feel.