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Design
Distilled
to
Intelligence
An operating system for the AI era—built on a foundation of monochrome precision and native automation Beautifully functional. Fundamentally intelligent.
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An operating system for the AI era—built on a foundation of monochrome precision and native automation Beautifully functional. Fundamentally intelligent.
An operating system for the AI era—built on a foundation of monochrome precision and native automation Beautifully functional. Fundamentally intelligent.
An operating system for the AI era—built on a foundation of monochrome precision and native automation Beautifully functional. Fundamentally intelligent.
Security
Security
UI/UX
UI/UX
Simple
Simple
Functional
Functional
AI
AI
Design systems
Design systems
Our Operating system, Explained
Here's some features
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UAI
AI Assistant and Agent always at your reach
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UAI
AI Assistant and Agent always at your reach
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UAI
AI Assistant and Agent always at your reach
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Secure
Security is about control. By prioritizing local execution for AI and system tasks, your data never leaves the hardware. We’ve removed the "Cloud Middleman," which is the primary target for modern breaches. Your device is an island, not a node ,Our systems have never had a virus
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Secure
Security is about control. By prioritizing local execution for AI and system tasks, your data never leaves the hardware. We’ve removed the "Cloud Middleman," which is the primary target for modern breaches. Your device is an island, not a node ,Our systems have never had a virus
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Secure
Security is about control. By prioritizing local execution for AI and system tasks, your data never leaves the hardware. We’ve removed the "Cloud Middleman," which is the primary target for modern breaches. Your device is an island, not a node ,Our systems have never had a virus
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Simple by Design
Good design should not be a burden. We spend as much time stripping away unnecessary features as we do building new ones. By removing the digital clutter, we create an interface that feels light, fast, and responsive to your needs.
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Simple by Design
Good design should not be a burden. We spend as much time stripping away unnecessary features as we do building new ones. By removing the digital clutter, we create an interface that feels light, fast, and responsive to your needs.
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Simple by Design
Good design should not be a burden. We spend as much time stripping away unnecessary features as we do building new ones. By removing the digital clutter, we create an interface that feels light, fast, and responsive to your needs.
Alex Rivera
Student and Researcher
"Pure aesthetic, pure speed." "I wanted my desktop to look like a piece of high-end hardware. The monochrome design is beautiful"
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Alex Rivera
Student and Researcher
"Pure aesthetic, pure speed." "I wanted my desktop to look like a piece of high-end hardware. The monochrome design is beautiful"
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Alex Rivera
Student and Researcher
"Pure aesthetic, pure speed." "I wanted my desktop to look like a piece of high-end hardware. The monochrome design is beautiful"
"
Sam Treble
Photography Hobbist
"The Essential search is a game changer." "I don't dig through folders anymore. I just ask. Whether it's a photo from last summer or a specific line in an email, the AI finds it instantly. It’s the personal assistant I actually enjoy using."
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Sam Treble
Photography Hobbist
"The Essential search is a game changer." "I don't dig through folders anymore. I just ask. Whether it's a photo from last summer or a specific line in an email, the AI finds it instantly. It’s the personal assistant I actually enjoy using."
"
Sam Treble
Photography Hobbist
"The Essential search is a game changer." "I don't dig through folders anymore. I just ask. Whether it's a photo from last summer or a specific line in an email, the AI finds it instantly. It’s the personal assistant I actually enjoy using."
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Our Mission
Pushing boundaries since 2023
We have been waiting long for the Nothing Laptop (1) to be released -- Wait no more, Project Essential uses the same design and asthetics as NOTHING OS to feel like ONE.
Freelance Community
Project Essential Team
2023 → Now
Freelance Community
Project Essential Team
2023 → Now
Freelance Community
Project Essential Team
2023 → Now
Design Lead
NM Studios
2024 → Now
Design Lead
NM Studios
2024 → Now
Design Lead
NM Studios
2024 → Now
President of product and tech
Team 25
2019 → 2024
President of product and tech
Team 25
2019 → 2024
President of product and tech
Team 25
2019 → 2024
Product Designer
Team Fly
2016 → 2019
Product Designer
Team Fly
2016 → 2019
Product Designer
Team Fly
2016 → 2019
Pricing
Zero Price, Zero Limits
Zero Price, Zero Limits
Zero Price, Zero Limits
Monthly
Custom
$0
Completely Free
Pick of our AI version or AI Free
What's included
Unlimited AI Tokens
Large inventory of apps
Completely Free
Secure by design
Monochrome Theme
Essential UAI
David Helena
Freelancer
"Visual silence." "I wanted an interface that didn't scream for my attention. The monochrome design forces me to focus on my work rather than the OS. It’s the most disciplined design language I’ve ever used."
"
Monthly
Custom
$0
Completely Free
Pick of our AI version or AI Free
What's included
Unlimited AI Tokens
Large inventory of apps
Completely Free
Secure by design
Monochrome Theme
Essential UAI
David Helena
Freelancer
"Visual silence." "I wanted an interface that didn't scream for my attention. The monochrome design forces me to focus on my work rather than the OS. It’s the most disciplined design language I’ve ever used."
"
Monthly
Custom
$0
Completely Free
Pick of our AI version or AI Free
What's included
Unlimited AI Tokens
Large inventory of apps
Completely Free
Secure by design
Monochrome Theme
Essential UAI
David Helena
Freelancer
"Visual silence." "I wanted an interface that didn't scream for my attention. The monochrome design forces me to focus on my work rather than the OS. It’s the most disciplined design language I’ve ever used."
"
Senior-level quality
Senior-level quality
Senior-level quality
Systems thinking
Systems thinking
Systems thinking
Developer-friendly
Developer-friendly
Developer-friendly
Clear process
Clear process
Clear process
On-brand, every time
On-brand, every time
On-brand, every time
Reliable support
Reliable support
Reliable support
Fast execution
Fast execution
Fast execution
Thoughtful feedback
Thoughtful feedback
Thoughtful feedback
Smooth UI
Smooth UI
Smooth UI