Oblique Strategies PRO Cards
Pairwise Tech
Unlock Creative Breakthroughs — Anytime, Anywhere
Oblique Strategies PRO Cards helps you overcome creative blocks with powerful prompts and a lateral thinking method. Inspired by the legendary card deck of Brian Eno — pioneer of ambient music — and Peter Schmidt, this app brings over 200 thought-provoking strategies to spark fresh ideas for artists, songwriters, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and anyone seeking a creative muse.
Originally published in 1975, Oblique Strategies is a set of cards, each bearing a cryptic remark or instruction designed to break routine thinking and encourage unexpected creative directions. Like drawing a tarot or oracle card for your creativity — each draw brings a moment of stoic clarity when you need to decide now and move forward. This digital edition features all five historical editions in a beautifully crafted, modern interface.
Decide Now — End Creative Paralysis
Can't decide what to work on next? Draw a card and let the strategy guide your move. One card, one prompt, one breakthrough — a creative method for instant lateral thinking when you need it most. Use it to brainstorm, craft your next project, or break through any creative block.
5 Strategy Decks — Not Just Oblique
Beyond the original Oblique Strategies deck, explore four additional curated decks:
• Game Design Strategies — 60 cards for game developers
• Academia Strategies — 129 cards for researchers and writers
• Software Strategies — 253 cards for software engineers and tech leads
• Writing Strategies — 133 cards for fiction, essay, poetry, screenwriting, journalism
Over 770 cards across five decks — every creative discipline and profession covered.
5 Complete Editions
All five editions ever published — from the original 1975 deck through 2001. Over 200 unique strategy cards from Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt.
Draw Your Way
Tap the button, shake your device, or let a widget surprise you. Multiple ways to discover your next creative breakthrough, whenever and wherever inspiration strikes.
13 Stunning Themes & Custom Colors
Choose from 13 visual themes or create your own with the Pantone color picker. Match your mood, studio, or project.
Widgets & Daily Notifications
Add a widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for automatic daily inspiration. Set a custom notification time to receive a fresh strategy card every morning — or whenever suits your creative rhythm.
Wear OS Companion App
Draw a strategy card right from your wrist. The companion watch app works independently, so you can get inspired even without your phone nearby.
Favorites & History
Save the cards that resonate most and revisit them anytime. Track your draw history to see which strategies have guided your creative journey.
Accessibility & Privacy
Full accessibility support ensures everyone can access creative inspiration. We collect no personal data — your creativity stays yours.
For Every Creative Mind
Whether you're songwriting, crafting a novel, sketching a design, or directing a film — Oblique Strategies PRO Cards is your pocket creative toolkit and workshop icebreaker for breaking creative blocks.
Used by David Bowie, Talking Heads, and Coldplay — a trusted creative tool for nearly 50 years.
Key Features:
• 200+ strategy cards across 5 historical editions (1975–2001)
• Inspired by Brian Eno & Peter Schmidt's legendary creative tool
• 13 visual themes + Pantone color customization
• Home Screen widgets with configurable auto-refresh
• Wear OS companion app — draw from your wrist
• Shake to draw a new card
• Save favorites & track draw history
• Daily inspiration notifications
• 14+ languages supported
• Privacy-first — no data collected
Privacy Policy: https://evening-blanket-18c.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2fc5d83d5aef8094a8b0c81bd2216087
Terms of Use (EULA): https://evening-blanket-18c.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-3265d83d5aef80ffae8fd9d965b04db0
Oblique Strategies PRO Cards helps you overcome creative blocks with powerful prompts and a lateral thinking method. Inspired by the legendary card deck of Brian Eno — pioneer of ambient music — and Peter Schmidt, this app brings over 200 thought-provoking strategies to spark fresh ideas for artists, songwriters, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and anyone seeking a creative muse.
Originally published in 1975, Oblique Strategies is a set of cards, each bearing a cryptic remark or instruction designed to break routine thinking and encourage unexpected creative directions. Like drawing a tarot or oracle card for your creativity — each draw brings a moment of stoic clarity when you need to decide now and move forward. This digital edition features all five historical editions in a beautifully crafted, modern interface.
Decide Now — End Creative Paralysis
Can't decide what to work on next? Draw a card and let the strategy guide your move. One card, one prompt, one breakthrough — a creative method for instant lateral thinking when you need it most. Use it to brainstorm, craft your next project, or break through any creative block.
5 Strategy Decks — Not Just Oblique
Beyond the original Oblique Strategies deck, explore four additional curated decks:
• Game Design Strategies — 60 cards for game developers
• Academia Strategies — 129 cards for researchers and writers
• Software Strategies — 253 cards for software engineers and tech leads
• Writing Strategies — 133 cards for fiction, essay, poetry, screenwriting, journalism
Over 770 cards across five decks — every creative discipline and profession covered.
5 Complete Editions
All five editions ever published — from the original 1975 deck through 2001. Over 200 unique strategy cards from Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt.
Draw Your Way
Tap the button, shake your device, or let a widget surprise you. Multiple ways to discover your next creative breakthrough, whenever and wherever inspiration strikes.
13 Stunning Themes & Custom Colors
Choose from 13 visual themes or create your own with the Pantone color picker. Match your mood, studio, or project.
Widgets & Daily Notifications
Add a widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for automatic daily inspiration. Set a custom notification time to receive a fresh strategy card every morning — or whenever suits your creative rhythm.
Wear OS Companion App
Draw a strategy card right from your wrist. The companion watch app works independently, so you can get inspired even without your phone nearby.
Favorites & History
Save the cards that resonate most and revisit them anytime. Track your draw history to see which strategies have guided your creative journey.
Accessibility & Privacy
Full accessibility support ensures everyone can access creative inspiration. We collect no personal data — your creativity stays yours.
For Every Creative Mind
Whether you're songwriting, crafting a novel, sketching a design, or directing a film — Oblique Strategies PRO Cards is your pocket creative toolkit and workshop icebreaker for breaking creative blocks.
Used by David Bowie, Talking Heads, and Coldplay — a trusted creative tool for nearly 50 years.
Key Features:
• 200+ strategy cards across 5 historical editions (1975–2001)
• Inspired by Brian Eno & Peter Schmidt's legendary creative tool
• 13 visual themes + Pantone color customization
• Home Screen widgets with configurable auto-refresh
• Wear OS companion app — draw from your wrist
• Shake to draw a new card
• Save favorites & track draw history
• Daily inspiration notifications
• 14+ languages supported
• Privacy-first — no data collected
Privacy Policy: https://evening-blanket-18c.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2fc5d83d5aef8094a8b0c81bd2216087
Terms of Use (EULA): https://evening-blanket-18c.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-3265d83d5aef80ffae8fd9d965b04db0
Developer email
help+strategies@pairwisetech.io
Released
Mar 16, 2026
Current version
1.6.0
Android version
7.0
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