Oblique Strategies SE: Master the Art of Lateral Thinking

Name: Oblique Strategies SE
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Rating: 4.81 (1000 reviews)

Break through creative blocks with the legendary prompts of Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt. A minimalist, privacy-first companion for artists, musicians, and designers on all your devices.

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Publisher

Nicolae Gherasim

A Glimpse into the Method

Discover the interface used by 171K+ users.

Oblique Strategies SE app splash screen showing minimalist text and user navigation instructions

Minimalist interface of Oblique Strategies SE app displaying a creative prompt that says Do nothing for as long as possible.

Minimalist interface of the Oblique Strategies SE app showing a creative thinking prompt

iPhone home screen showing three minimalist Oblique Strategies SE widgets with creative prompts like Humility of intentions.

Settings menu for Oblique Strategies SE showing options to toggle different editions and visual preferences

Minimalist interface of the Oblique Strategies SE app showing a creative breakthrough prompt

Oblique Strategies SE app screenshot showing a creative prompt saying Don't break the silence on a dark minimalist background

Minimalist interface of Oblique Strategies SE app displaying a creative inspiration prompt

Minimalist interface of Oblique Strategies SE showing the creative prompt Would anybody want it

The About screen of the Oblique Strategies SE app explaining the creative philosophy and history of the deck by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt

Master the Art of Getting Unstuck

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 171K+ users.

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Lateral Thinking Prompts

Access over 100 legendary strategies designed to disrupt routine thinking and reveal hidden perspectives in your art, music, or code.

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Frictionless Inspiration

Stay in your creative flow with standalone Apple Watch support and Home Screen widgets for instant, glanceable prompts without the phone distraction.

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Digital Minimalism

Focus on your craft within a sleek, distraction-free interface that respects your privacy—zero data collection, just pure creative utility.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 171K+ people who love this app.

"Whenever I’m stuck on a track in the studio, the last thing I want is to get sucked into my phone. Having these prompts on my Apple Watch is a game-changer; it provides the perfect nudge to break a loop or rethink a melody without losing my creative flow."

Marcus J., Sound Designer & Music Producer

"As a designer, I appreciate the minimalist, distraction-free interface. The Home Screen widgets offer that quick spark of lateral thinking I need when I'm too close to a project. It is a sophisticated mental reset that respects my privacy and my focus."

Elena S., Senior UX Creative Director

About the app

Everything you need to know about Oblique Strategies SE.

Description

Unlock Creative Inspiration—Anytime, Anywhere! Oblique Strategies SE helps you overcome creative blocks with powerful prompts and inspiration. Based on the legendary cards by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt, this app sparks new ideas for artists, writers, musicians, designers, and anyone seeking creativity. Oblique Strategies is a deck of cards, each with a thought-provoking phrase to break routine thinking and encourage fresh perspectives. This digital edition brings the original and new decks to your fingertips, in a sleek, minimalist style true to the classic design. Key Features: • 100+ original and new Oblique Strategies cards • Minimalist, distraction-free interface • Daily inspiration with Home Screen widgets • Works on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac • Apple Watch app runs independently • VoiceOver support for accessibility • Shake your device for a new prompt • Long tap to repeat the last phrase • No data collected—privacy first Whether you’re making art, writing, composing music, or brainstorming, Oblique Strategies SE is your pocket tool for creative breakthroughs. Download now and unlock your next big idea!

Latest Version

10.6

Size

4.7 MB

First Released

May 16, 2016

Unlock Your Next Creative Breakthrough

Join thousands of designers, musicians, and artists using these legendary strategies to break routine thinking. Minimalist, privacy-first, and seamless across your entire Apple ecosystem.

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