What is Oblique Strategies SE?
Oblique Strategies is a digital tool that aims to help artists, designers, and other creative professionals overcome creative blocks and generate new ideas through lateral thinking. Developed by renowned musicians Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt, the original Oblique Strategies concept consists of a deck of cards, each containing a vague or ambiguous phrase that encourages the user to approach a problem from a different perspective This app seeks to translate the essence of the physical card deck into a digital experience, making the Oblique Strategies more accessible to a wider audience. It features the original edition of the cards, as well as the newer decks, presented in a sleek, minimalist style that closely matches the design of the physical cards. The user interface is simple and straightforward, allowing users to focus on the creative process without being distracted by unnecessary elements
Highlights
- Digitized version of the original Oblique Strategies card deck, including new editions
- Minimalist design and straightforward user interface to support creative thinking
- Ability to randomly generate Oblique Strategies phrases to prompt lateral thinking
- Option to browse and select specific cards from the collection
- Accessibility to a wider audience compared to the physical card deck
Features
Creativity
Cards