Oblique Strategies PRO Cards

Unlock Creative Breakthroughs — Anytime, Anywhere

Oblique Strategies PRO Cards helps you overcome creative blocks with powerful prompts and lateral thinking techniques. Inspired by the legendary card deck of Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt, this app brings over 200 thought-provoking strategies to spark fresh ideas for artists, writers, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and anyone seeking inspiration.

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. This digital edition features all five historical editions in a beautifully crafted, modern interface.

• 5 Strategy Decks — Not Just Oblique

Beyond the original Oblique Strategies, 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 engineers) and Writing Strategies (133 cards for fiction, essay, poetry, screenwriting and journalism). Over 770 cards across five decks — every creative discipline covered.

• 5 Complete Editions

Access every edition of Oblique Strategies ever published — from the original 1975 deck through the final 2001 edition. Over 200 unique strategy cards spanning nearly three decades of creative wisdom 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 handcrafted visual themes or create your own look with the Pantone-inspired color picker. Match the aesthetic to your mood, your studio, or your creative 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.

• Apple Watch & Wear OS

Draw a strategy card right from your wrist. The companion watch apps work 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 VoiceOver support ensures everyone can access creative inspiration. We collect no personal data — your creativity stays yours.

For Every Creative Mind

Whether you're composing music, writing a novel, designing an interface, painting on canvas, or directing a film — Oblique Strategies PRO Cards is your pocket companion for breaking through blocks and discovering unexpected creative directions.

Used by legendary artists including David Bowie, Talking Heads, and Coldplay, Oblique Strategies has been a trusted creative tool for nearly 50 years. Now it's always in your pocket.

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