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Thoughts on Minimal Design & Real Connection

We write about our journey dismantling toxic algorithmic platforms, the psychology of human smiles, and how we build technology that respects your focus and mental wellbeing.

Product Design
April 28, 2026•7 min read

Digital Minimalism in Social Apps: Designing Against Doomscrolling

How intentional UI design and behavioral psychology can restore authentic connection without taking your attention hostage.

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Digital Wellbeing
July 15, 2026•6 min read

Apps like BeReal

If you love the unedited, spontaneous spirit of BeReal but want alternatives tailored to deeper intimacy and less visual noise, discover 5 top apps like BeReal that put authenticity first.

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Digital Wellbeing
July 30, 2026•8 min read

Social Media Detox: A Digital Wellbeing Approach

Rethinking screen time, psychological burnout, and how to build intentional online connection without going off the grid.

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Our Ethos
May 14, 2026•6 min read

Authentic Connection in an Era of Deepfakes: Apps That Say No to AI

Social media detox: a digital wellbeing approach — How digital wellbeing and human-first apps protect authentic connection in an era of deepfakes and AI.

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