Crooked Designs is a new take on Oblique Strategies. Originally developed by musician Brian Eno and multimedia artist Peter Schmidt, Oblique Strategies was a deck of cards containing a series of cryptic and thought-provoking directives meant to promote creativity. These phrases are intended to help artists and creators break creative blocks and approach their work from new, unexpected angles.
The original Oblique Strategies deck was created in 1975 and has been used by countless artists to stimulate their creative processes. Each card offers a unique directive, such as "Emphasize the flaws" or "Use an old idea," encouraging users to think differently and push beyond conventional boundaries.
Crooked Designs offers AI-generated suggestions from ChatGPT similar to the original deck. This approach brings a fresh perspective to the classic tool, providing even more diverse prompts like "Invert expectations" and "Distill to essence." Whether you're an artist, writer, musician, or creative thinker, Crooked Designs aims to inspire and challenge you in new ways.