Signals & Shadows
Capture the Future. Navigate the Noise.
The essential journal for foresight practitioners, strategists, and designers. Document weak signals, spot fading shadows, and map your path to a preferred future.
From Observation to Strategy
The world is changing faster than ever. To navigate it effectively, you need more than just news. You need a system to capture your observations and synthesize them into strategy.
Signals & Shadows is a dedicated tool for horizon scanning. It helps you build a personal library of insights, moving beyond passive observation to active futures thinking.
Key Features
Structured frameworks guide you from simple observation to complex strategic foresight.
Capture Weak Signals
Don't let fleeting observations disappear. Log 'weak signals' of change the moment you see them.
- STEEP Framework categorization (Social, Technological, Economic, Environmental, Political)
- Impact analysis with probability and potential impact ratings
- Instant capture of observations
- Prioritize your focus automatically
Spot the Shadows
Innovation isn't just about what's new. It's about what's dying. Track systems, behaviors, and technologies in decline.
- Track declining systems and behaviors
- Reveal space for new opportunities
- Identify what's fading away
- Understand the full picture of change
Strategic Backcasting
Don't just predict the future. Invent it. Work backwards from your vision to create actionable roadmaps.
- Define concrete goals for specific time horizons
- Create step-by-step roadmaps from future to present
- Set milestones along the way
- Turn vision into strategy
Synthesis & Megatrends
Connect the dots. Combine multiple isolated signals into broader Megatrends to see the larger forces shaping our world.
- Synthesize signals into megatrends
- Visualize connections between observations
- See the bigger picture emerge
- Understand systemic forces
Why Signals & Shadows?
Designed for Focus
A distraction-free interface built specifically for deep thought and reflection.
Structured Thinking
Built-in frameworks guide you from simple observation to complex strategic foresight.
Visual Insights
Dynamic charts and matrices help you visualize the velocity and distribution of your insights.
Your Future Is Private
We believe your strategic insights and personal observations belong to you alone.
Start Mapping Your Future
Signals & Shadows is now available on iOS. Build your personal library of insights and navigate the future with clarity and strategy.