Silk
Symmetrical generative art that blooms under the cursor, which everybody who touches it turns into a wallpaper factory.
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How to get the most from it
Silk sits in Zen Visuals under Unwind, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- 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 and calming.
About this category: Slow, quiet, low-stimulation visuals. Nothing here flashes, autoplays loudly or asks for anything. Background-tab material.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Looking at something lovely
- Winding down when your head is busy
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Silk: quick answers
Is Silk free?
Yes. Silk is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Silk?
No. You can use Silk without signing up for anything.
Does Silk work on a phone?
Yes. Silk works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Silk safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Silk take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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