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DesignDec 2, 2025

The Flat Design Philosophy

The Problem with Folders

Every note-taking app starts simple. Then comes the organization problem.

You create a folder called "Work". Then "Work/Projects". Then "Work/Projects/2024". Before you know it, you're spending more time organizing than writing.

Euclase takes a different approach: no folders, no tags, no hierarchy.

The Network Model

Instead of organizing notes into trees, Euclase treats notes as a network of connected ideas.

Traditional (Tree):
Work/
  └── Projects/
        └── Alpha/
              └── Meeting Notes.md

Euclase (Network):
[Meeting Notes] ←→ [Project Alpha] ←→ [Q4 Goals]

How It Works

  • Tabs - Open multiple notes simultaneously, switch instantly
  • Search (⌘K) - Find any note in milliseconds
  • Sync Blocks (coming soon) - Reference content from other notes

The Benefits

  • Zero cognitive overhead - No "where should I put this?"
  • Natural connections - Notes link to each other, not to folders
  • Faster access - Search is always faster than navigation

Inspiration

This philosophy is inspired by:

  • Zettelkasten - The slip-box method

  • Roam Research - Bidirectional linking

  • How our brains actually work - Associative, not hierarchical


Conclusion

Folders are a solution to a problem that search has already solved. In 2025, there's no reason to organize notes manually.

Write freely. Search instantly. Let connections emerge naturally.

The Flat Design Philosophy - Euclase Blog