REWORK Fizzy Q's and A's
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Oct 29, 2025 The co-founders of 37signals tackle listener questions about their upcoming product, Fizzy. They clarify how Fizzy and Basecamp can complement each other rather than compete. The hosts emphasize the importance of aesthetics in software design and why users should test tools like they would test drive a car. They also caution against relying on feature comparison charts and discuss the careful integration of AI, acknowledging that not all features provide real value. Excitement builds as they confirm Fizzy's launch is imminent.
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Different Tools, Different Scales
- Fizzy and Basecamp overlap but serve different scopes and tastes rather than being strict competitors.
- Try whichever fits your workflow; both can coexist within the same organization.
Test Drives And Knife Handles
- David compares testing software to shopping for knives and taking cars for test drives to illustrate instant preferences.
- He argues users quickly know if a product's feel fits their needs after a short trial.
Try Before You Choose
- Give competing tools a 10-minute test drive to get a strong indication of fit before deciding.
- Use the product that feels right for the job instead of relying on feature checklists.