Portholes

Windows into deep work. Use the focus of others as an inspiring backdrop to your own focus.

30-day free trial

Take inspiration from the craft of others and train your brain with the help of these absorbing work-with-me films.

The antidote to white-noise playlists, grainy study YouTubes and dull productivity timers, Portholes provide a motivating backdrop to keep your focus razor sharp.

Open a Porthole when you need an inspirational buddy to work alongside. Play the video as you work, and stay on task for the duration.

How it works

1 Pick a Porthole

Start your 30 day free trial. Navigate to the Anytime Focus section of the FLOWN launchpad and pick someone you'd like to 'work with'.

2 Play your Porthole

Open your Porthole and decide what you'll work on. Your virtual companion will help you stay on task.

3 Work alongside your virtual buddy

Settle into a state of deep work and achieve your goal for the session.

✔️ Trigger your mirror neurons

✔️ Get accountability on demand

✔️ Take inspiration from interesting people

Trigger your
mirror neurons

Observing others do things triggers your brain to follow suit. It's why you yawn when somebody else yawns and why we feel more productive in a library.

It's to do with 'mirror neurons' in your brain. Portholes trigger these neurons to aid your productivity.

Get accountability
on demand

FLOWN's Flocks let you interact with real people in a live virtual co-working space.

But if you miss the start, or can't fit a Flock around your commitments, Portholes are there for an accountability boost.

Take inspiration from interesting people

From university professors to playwrights, CEOs to composers, Portholes give you a window into the world of an inspiring deep worker.

Be spurred on by the inspiring flow of professionals focused on their work, and immerse into your tasks with ease.

"Like having really motivated coworkers"

I'm a teacher and a coach, but in between sessions I work alone. Portholes are like having really motivated and inspiring coworkers.

"I love Portholes"

I don't always have time to join a Flock, so these are the next best thing. They help me stay on task, plus I love seeing how other creatives work. I love portholes.

Our library of Porthole videos will keep on growing. Here's a selection of the people we've captured deep in their work.

The Musician

Emma Hall, music producer

Join Emma's calming and rhythmic flow as she builds dynamic soundscapes to work, think or relax to.

The Author

Micah Yongo, fantasy author

Settle into the quiet and creative current of fiction writing with award-nominated fantasy author, Micah Yongo.

The Performer

Laura Wyatt O'Keeffe, performer and theatrical maker

Immerse yourself in the discipline of performance art with multi-award nominated-performer Laura Wyatt O'Keeffe.

The Academic

Tamas David-Barrett, writer and academic

Unlock deeper thoughts in the studious presence of behavioural scientist and writer, Tamas David-Barrett.

The Sculptor

Margot Roulleau-Gallais, sculptor and artist

Work alongside the irresistible flow of skilled sculptor Margot Roulleau-Gallais.

The Athlete

Andy Robertson, professional athlete

Hone your focus as you experience the drive and discipline of one of Britain's top sprinters.

The Entrepreneur

Alicia Navarro, CEO and entrepreneur

Allow serial entrepreneur Alicia Navarro's steady focus to draw you into a deeper level of flow.

The Ceramicist

Hannah Stacey, ceramicist

Discover the mesmerising artistry and focus needed for ceramic pottery with this peek into Hannah Stacey's process.

Discover Portholes for yourself

Get your 30-day free trial now and discover the power of Portholes – plus FLOWN's full toolkit for supercharging your deep work.