Harmony
Mr Doob's sketching toy, where strokes web themselves together with connecting threads and turn scribbles into shading.
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How to get the most from it
Harmony sits in Drawing Toys under Make, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something beautiful, clever and mesmerising.
About this category: Generative brushes and cursor instruments. You are not drawing so much as steering something that is already drawing, which removes blank-canvas anxiety entirely.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Looking at something lovely
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Harmony: quick answers
Is Harmony free?
Yes. Harmony is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Harmony?
No. You can use Harmony without signing up for anything.
Does Harmony work on a phone?
Not well. We file Harmony as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Harmony safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Harmony take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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