Ensō is an online tool designed specifically for writing, with the aim of helping users quickly get into a state of focused creativity through minimalist interactions. Its name is derived from the Japanese word "yen-sang" (円相), which symbolizes the perfect cycle in Zen Buddhism, and is a metaphor for a distraction-free creative realm.
The core design concept is reflected in three points:
- subtractive design: Remove all non-essential elements, leaving only the text input area in the writing interface, and hiding the toolbar and formatting options by default.
- Zero friction start: Browser-based ready-to-use, no registration or downloads required, blank documents loaded automatically
- Heartstream Support: Reduce creative interruptions with features such as autosave and ambient sound effects to keep the focus on the content itself
Compared to traditional writing software, Ensō doesn't pile on features, but instead improves creative efficiency by subtracting them, making it especially suitable for writing scenarios where procrastination needs to be eliminated.
This answer comes from the articleEnsō: A Fluent Authoring Tool for Focused WritingThe
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