Black Mirror Board (BM Board) is an experimental design workspace that replaces traditional drag-and-drop interfaces with terminal commands. Created by takahiro kinoshita, it aims to eliminate the "visual drag" that slows down a designer's intuition by providing a dark, fast, and interactive space that feels like an extension of the mind.
The platform features a Terminal UI where users command their canvas through text commands rather than mouse interactions. It supports Co-Creation, allowing multiple users to share rituals in real-time. The aesthetic is explicitly dark, sleek, and inspired by the Black Mirror universe, creating an immersive near-future atmosphere.
Unlike conventional tools such as Miro or Figma, BM Board emphasizes "Command over Clicks" to maintain uninterrupted creative flow. Users communicate through a code-like, intimate ritual of commands, making the creative process feel more immediate and connected to raw intuition. The terminal-driven approach is designed to speed up the translation of thoughts into visual execution.
The workspace is positioned as an alternative to existing design tools that the creator believes are too rigid for raw intuition. By removing the need for dragging elements, it aims to create a more direct pathway from thought to execution. The tool is currently in development as the creator refines the "command-based communication" approach.
BM Board targets designers and creative professionals who feel constrained by traditional visual interfaces. It's particularly suited for those who appreciate terminal aesthetics and want to explore alternative methods of creative expression. The tool emphasizes shared rituals and real-time collaboration, making it suitable for teams looking for unique collaborative experiences.
Key Features
- •Pressure-sensitive pen engine: A stylus that reads pressure weight, auto-closes strokes, and provides eight anchors for precise shape editing with native rotation at 60fps, giving users Illustrator-like control in a browser.
- •Spell system: Features are shared as JSON payloads. Users paste JSON to install spells, store them in IndexedDB, and can even generate new spells by describing them in natural language to AI like Claude or ChatGPT.
- •SVG and PNG export: Type svg or png to export editable vectors or transparent PNGs with alpha channels. Vectors retain beziers and anchors for further editing in Figma or Illustrator.