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Building for Privacy
How we protect your identity while keeping the platform safe from abuse.
Nostalgia in the Digital Age
Passing notes in the back of the classroom was the original anonymous messaging. Here is how we brought it back.
The Aesthetics of Brutalism
Why we decided to strip away the shadows, gradients, and soft corners, and build something deliberately sharp.
The three seconds before you hit send
Almost every honest message has a moment right before it's sent where you almost don't. That pause is the whole reason Chirkut exists.
The Art of Saying Nothing
Sometimes the most powerful message is the one that says very little. A look into the minimalism of modern communication.
Why anonymous letters still matter
Before there were read receipts, there was the folded note passed under a desk. Chirkut is that note, given a link instead of a hand to carry it.
Analog Memories in a Digital World
Why we crave the physical feeling of paper when everything is pixels.
Why We Hide Behind Screens
An exploration of the psychology of anonymity on the internet.
The Magic of Unfiltered Thoughts
In an era of polished social media, the unedited thought is a rare gem.
Designing for the Soul
How Brutalism in web design brings focus back to the content.