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Digital Well-being Live Wallpaper: Generative Art

Transform your screen into a canvas of mindfulness with our unique live wallpaper. This app creates a dynamic piece of generative art that not only enhances the aesthetic of your device but also encourages you to reflect on your digital habits.

How It Works

As you interact with your screen, a circle appears at the point of touch. Simultaneously, a square emerges from your previous touch point, gracefully moving towards the new circle, leaving a colorful trail behind. This visual journey captures the essence of your screen interactions, creating a heat map of your most used areas.

After every 3600 squares, the screen refreshes, symbolizing a new cycle of engagement. The app keeps a count of the total squares drawn, displayed in a format that mirrors the passage of time:

1d:13h:3600

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This visual comparison between time and your screen interactions serves as a gentle reminder to balance your digital and real-life interactions. Our goal is to encourage less screen time and more face time.

Playing with Colors

While the core concept focuses on digital well-being, we invite you to explore different color palettes. The app allows you to customize the colors of the circles, squares, and trails, making your generative art uniquely yours. However, remember that the true purpose of this app is to foster mindfulness and reduce screen time.

Technical Details

This live wallpaper is crafted using the Android Processing Development Environment (APDE) and packaged with Processing 3.5.3, ensuring smooth performance and seamless integration with your device.

What's New in Version 1.2

Last updated on Oct 9, 2022

We've made minor bug fixes and improvements to enhance your experience. Install or update to the latest version to enjoy these enhancements and continue your journey towards mindful screen use.